Tree grew up in Santa Cruz and has taken "piano lessons at three years old,… Read Full Bio ↴Tree grew up in Santa Cruz and has taken "piano lessons at three years old, songwriting the next year, an album written by age six". He sang and played guitar in a ska band called Irony, which was his first experience performing. In high school, Tree took interest in hip-hop and electronic music, becoming a DJ and he started recording with the rap group called Mindfuck. He has performed shows opening for acts such as Tyler, the Creator; Nero, and Frank Ocean, and has released music under his pseudonym, Tree. At the age of 17, he had already made presentations for performances such as Skrillex and Zeds Dead, and began releasing his music with his middle name, Tree. At age 18, Tree signed to London-based R&S Records and released his debut EP Demons. The EP gained some recognition after Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke approved of his cover of their song "Karma Police". Tree studied business at San Francisco State University for two years and Music Technology at California Institute of the Arts. Nowadays he's making music as Oliver Tree.

Revival
Mr.Tree Lyrics

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Smoking pot that's laced
May cause thoughts to phase
Like lost in space, but taste
Ten times worse than toxic waste
Drop the bass, it might rot your face
It's over man, over there
Looking like Medusa with the cobra hair
Stuck on the track and the

Night train hit's ya
Energy flash, full flame, I emit the
Power from within, cause they will
Stab your back like a rusty rhino
What's up man don't think that I know?
(I know) Style is immaculate
Split while I speak it happens on accident
(I know) Stacking shit
Like each brick on my pyramid
I'm angry and bloody like a
Bitch on her period

(I know) scratch it back like vinyl
I'll be back, revival survival is key
It's not for the weak it's fine though

(I know) it's so easy
(I know) it's so easy if you try
I know that, it's ok
(It's the name of the company)
(I know) it's so easy
(I know) it's so easy if you try

I know scratch it back like vinyl
I'll be back, revival survival is key
It's not for the weak it's fine though

I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know oh ah oh
It's so easy it's so easy if you try
It's so easy if you try

I know (it's so easy)
Scratch it back like vinyl (it's so easy)

I'll be back, revival survival is key
It's not for the weak it's fine though

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mr.Tree's song Revival are cryptic and open to personal interpretation. In the first verse, the lyrics seem to warn against smoking laced (drug-infused) pot, as it could cause confusion and delirium. The reference to toxic waste emphasizes the dangerous and harmful effects such consumption can have. The singer also seems to suggest that being stuck on a track and getting hit by the night train can be a powerful and transformative experience, symbolized by an energy flash and the power within the singer.

In the second verse, Mr.Tree emphasizes his style and craft and speaks of stacking "brick by brick" until he reaches the top of his "pyramid." The lyrics reflect his drive and determination to succeed in the music industry despite the obstacles he has faced. The reference to being "angry and bloody like a bitch on her period" suggests his ability to persevere and stay the course despite adversity.

Overall, the song seems to reflect Mr.Tree's resilience and determination to overcome obstacles and succeed in his career, with a call to listeners to try and follow in his steps.

Line by Line Meaning

Smoking pot that's laced
Consuming marijuana that has been altered with other substances which can have a disorienting effect.

May cause thoughts to phase
It has the potential to cause a person's thoughts to become confused and distorted.

Like lost in space, but taste
The feeling it can give is similar to feeling lost and disoriented in space, but the experience is unpleasant.

Ten times worse than toxic waste
The feeling it causes is much more unpleasant than common hazardous materials.

Drop the bass, it might rot your face
The heavy bass music associated with marijuana culture can have an undesirable effect on one's appearance.

It's over man, over there
The use of marijuana is an outdated practice that one should avoid.

Looking like Medusa with the cobra hair
The physical appearance of someone under the influence can resemble the legendary figure of Medusa with her snake-like hair.

Stuck on the track and the night train hit's ya
When someone is addicted to marijuana, it can be difficult to get off the habit, and it can feel like they have been hit by a train.

Energy flash, full flame, I emit the
I have a powerful energy and intensity within me that I express through my music.

Power from within, cause they will stab your back like a rusty rhino
I draw my strength not from external factors, as people can be disloyal and betray you in unexpected ways.

What's up man don't think that I know?
Don't assume that you are the only one who is aware of something, I am also informed.

Style is immaculate
My aesthetic and creative choices are precisely crafted and polished to perfection.

Split while I speak it happens on accident
My rhymes come naturally and spontaneously, without much thought or effort.

Stacking shit like each brick on my pyramid
I am steadily building up my legacy and success, one layer at a time.

I'm angry and bloody like a bitch on her period
I am fierce and unyielding, like a woman going through menstruation.

Scratch it back like vinyl
Taking inspiration from classic recordings, I create a vintage sound that scratches the record like it used to be done on turntables.

I'll be back, revival survival is key
Even when things seem desolate, I have the willpower to return and regenerate myself, which is essential to my survival.

It's not for the weak it's fine though
Pursuing my goals and ambitions requires strength, resilience, and determination, but I am undeterred by the challenges.

I know that, it's ok
I have knowledge and awareness of what is happening, and I am at peace with it.

It's the name of the company
The phrase 'I know' is actually the name of the company sponsoring or promoting this song.

It's so easy
Despite the obstacles and difficulties, there is an inherent simplicity and ease to the way I approach life.

It's so easy if you try
Achieving success and happiness is not impossible, but it requires effort and dedication.

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