Later they moved to America and signed with Essential records. They decided to go their separate ways in 2005. Paul Colman temporarily joined the band The Newsboys, but has since moved on.
Paul Colman Trio (PC3) were known for great audience interaction. The three guys were always very funny, but their message spiritually challenging.
The Killing Tree
Paul Colman Trio Lyrics
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And it's me over you with my arms spread open wide
I try to run from the place I know that I can be set free
Come away come away there's a sweet voice calling me
To the killing tree
I look around at all the faces who are passing me
And I run try to run with nails in my feet
Leading you leading you to a place I'd never been
To the killing tree
Come on
I know what you're asking me and I don't want to give
'Cause it's safe and I know 'cause I've been here all these years
All the precious pain I hold without it there is fear
And I'm afraid when you say that you'll get me outta here
To the killing tree
Come on
Come away to a place of healing
So now I run to you and I move from night to day
For to live I must die and there's still no other way
I was alone in an evil dream but you took my place up high
Now it's you over me with your arms spread open wide
On the killing tree
Come on
The Killing Tree by Paul Colman Trio speaks about a person who finds themselves trapped in a cycle of fear and pain. The opening lines talk about the singer's mental state, where they are alone in an evil dream and visualizing themselves in a position of power, towering over others. However, the singer wishes to escape this cycle and be set free. They hear a sweet voice calling them towards the "Killing Tree," which signifies a place of healing. The singer seems reluctant to go to the Killing Tree due to the fear of losing the pain they have been holding so close to their heart.
The singer then looks around, trying to find solace in the faces of people passing by. They run with nails in their feet towards the dark abyss, and while they run, they realize that they were building their castles on a sandy beach. They were guiding themselves and their loved ones towards a place they had never been before, which denotes the feeling of uncertainty and confusion. Finally, they gather the courage to embrace the sweet voice and find themselves standing before the Killing Tree, where they finally resolve to let go of all their fears and embrace the pain that they've held onto for so long, manifesting in their death metaphorically. They are then resurrected with a newfound sense of vitality and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone in an evil dream I see myself up high
I am experiencing a nightmare where I am elevated in isolation
And it's me over you with my arms spread open wide
In this dream, I have placed myself above you with open arms
I try to run from the place I know that I can be set free
Even though I know I can find freedom here, I am attempting to escape this place
Come away come away there's a sweet voice calling me
Despite my hesitation, there is a voice coaxing me to leave
To the killing tree
This voice is leading me to the tree where I must confront my inner demons
I look around at all the faces who are passing me
As I attempt to escape, I see the faces of those I have interacted with
And I run try to run with nails in my feet
The pain of my past actions is causing me to struggle as I try to escape
All the time I was building castles on a sandy beach
Throughout my life, I have been constructing imaginary structures that will eventually crumble
Leading you leading you to a place I'd never been
I have been trying to guide you to a destination that I, myself, have never reached
Come on
Urging the listener to join me on this journey
I know what you're asking me and I don't want to give
I am aware of your request, but I am hesitant to comply
'Cause it's safe and I know 'cause I've been here all these years
I am comfortable in this familiar environment, even if it is not helping me grow
All the precious pain I hold without it there is fear
While my pain is valuable, I am scared to let go of it
And I'm afraid when you say that you'll get me outta here
I am anxious about leaving this place, even if it is for my own good
To the killing tree
Despite my fears, I know that I must face my past on the tree of healing
Come on
Encouraging the listener to join me on this difficult path
Come away to a place of healing
Inviting the listener to come along to a place where we can both find healing
So now I run to you and I move from night to day
With your help, I am able to escape the darkness and see the light
For to live I must die and there's still no other way
In order to truly live, I must undergo a process of death and rebirth
I was alone in an evil dream but you took my place up high
While I was once isolated in my own nightmare, you have taken my place to elevate me
Now it's you over me with your arms spread open wide
Instead of me placing myself above you, you are now in a position to embrace me with open arms
On the killing tree
Despite its name, the killing tree has become a place of life and renewal
Come on
Inviting the listener to join me in this newfound freedom and healing
Lyrics © ADARGA PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Natanael Nater
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