The band named "Odds" was formed in Vancouver in 1987 by Craig Northey (voc… Read Full Bio ↴The band named "Odds" was formed in Vancouver in 1987 by Craig Northey (vocals, guitar), Steven Drake (guitar, vocals), Doug Elliott (bass) and Paul Brennan (drums). The band played frequently in Los Angeles and later signed to Zoo Records. The album Neopolitan appeared in 1991; it was followed by "Bedbugs", which featured the radio hit "Heterosexual Man." In 1996 the band released "Good Weird Feeling" which went platinum in their native Canada. Paul Brennan left the group, Pat Steward (drums) joined the band. "Nest" followed in 1997 and had a US top 40 hit with "Someone Who Is Cool." In March 1999, Northey left the band to pursue a solo career. During their 8 year hiatus Odds members appeared on albums for Colin James, Northey Valenzuela (with Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms), Matthew Good, Bryan Adams and Strippers Union (with Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip). Northey performed and recorded film and TV scores for comedy troupe "Kids in the Hall".

In 2007 the former members, minus Steven Drake and adding Murray Atkinson (guitar) reformed under the name "The New Odds", whose MySpace page claimed the new group sounds "a little bit like Odds only not quite." The album Cheerleader was issued by the band under this name. By 2009 the band moved back to their original moniker "Odds"

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Trees
Odds Lyrics

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We all know she's not alone
That doesn't mean she's not lonely
We said goodbye; I felt sick inside
Leaning on a rail, I watched her as she shied away

To our passion, her defences held no ground
But by the light of morning kisses
I could see her face turn down

Love ain't what you're used to when you're used to being alone
The curtain is parted
You see that your emotions have grown away

Turn it around
What could it be?
She lifts her eyes and smiles at me
Tasting the moment I say
Could we just take a walk
Out through the yard
And wander through the trees
Sometime?
Just you and me
Sometime

Wander through the trees
Sometime

Just you and me
Sometime soon

Overall Meaning

"Trees" by Odds is a song that explores the complex emotions of a woman who is not alone but still feels lonely. The singer acknowledges that she has a partner but that does not necessarily mean that she does not feel isolated. The song describes a scene where the singer and the woman in question say goodbye, and the singer watches as she shies away. The singer had previously experienced a deep passion with her, yet he could see her face turn down when they kissed in the morning light. The song suggests that the woman is struggling with her emotions and is uncertain about what she wants from love.

The lyrics use the metaphor of "trees" as a symbol of hope and possibility. The singer suggests that they take a walk through the trees, to explore the beauty and promise of nature. The suggestion is an invitation for the woman to open up to him and share her feelings. The phrase "Just you and me" implies that the singer is willing to be patient and take the time to understand her emotions. The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that they will explore their feelings together.

Line by Line Meaning

We all know she's not alone
We are aware that she has people around her, but that doesn't eliminate the possibility of her feeling lonely.

That doesn't mean she's not lonely
The presence of people in her life doesn't negate the fact that she might be experiencing loneliness.

We said goodbye; I felt sick inside
After we parted ways, I felt overwhelming nausea and unease.

Leaning on a rail, I watched her as she shied away
I saw her retreat and become timid as she moved further away from me.

To our passion, her defences held no ground
Despite our overwhelming passion towards each other, she maintained her boundaries and didn't let her guard down.

But by the light of morning kisses
The following morning when we shared kisses, I noticed a significant change in her demeanor.

I could see her face turn down
I could observe a visible change in her expression, indicating that something was bothering her.

Love ain't what you're used to when you're used to being alone
When you've spent a considerable amount of time alone, you might not recognize love in its true essence even if it's right in front of you.

The curtain is parted
The veil of confusion and uncertainty is lifted.

You see that your emotions have grown away
You realize that you are no longer in control of your emotions as they have developed and taken a life of their own.

Turn it around
Look at things from a different perspective.

What could it be?
What possible explanation or reasoning could there be for this situation?

She lifts her eyes and smiles at me
She looks up and grins, indicating that she is open to communication.

Tasting the moment I say
Feeling the present situation, I suggest.

Could we just take a walk
Can we go out for a stroll?

Out through the yard
Outside, around the yard.

And wander through the trees
Take a leisurely stroll amid nature's beauty.

Sometime?
Would you like to do this soon?

Just you and me
It can be an intimate activity that we do together.

Sometime soon
Let's make plans for a leisurely stroll in nature offered by trees soon.

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Written by: STEVEN DRAKE

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