Trees
Paul Weller Lyrics

Well, once I was a lover
I used to be someone who was in love and passionate about life

With beautiful long brown hair
I used to have attractive physical features that helped me get attention

When I walk down any street
I used to have a confidence about myself that made me feel important

Men would stop and stare
Men would be attracted to me and try to get my attention

Boys would whistle
Young men would show their appreciation for me with simple actions

And their eyes would shine
Men were enchanted by my beauty and charm

My skirt would swish
My movements were graceful and emphasized my femininity

To show my long strong legs so fine
I had a physical appearance that I was proud of and wanted to show off

Was a time, I was a mother
At some point in my life, I became a mother and had the responsibility of caring for children

Darling children would come for me
The children in my life would seek me out for comfort and love

I loved them and I'd feed them
I cared deeply for the children and wanted to take care of their needs

And in their eyes such love I'd see
I found joy and fulfillment in the love and admiration of the children I cared for

They'd call my name in times of need
The children knew they could depend on me when they needed help or support

And I'd be there
I was always there for the children when they needed me

(And they loved me)
The children had a strong affection for me that was reciprocated

(And we loved you)
The love between myself and the children in my life was strong and mutual

Once I was a man
At another point in my life, I identified as a man

My cock as hard as wood
I had a strong sense of male sexuality and virility

I stood as strong as any tree
I was confident in my masculinity and strength

Look back, the winds are catching me
I am feeling the effects of time and aging

So, my woman, love me
I am calling out to the woman in my life to show me love and support

And you know I am strong
Despite my aging body, I still have a sense of inner strength and resilience

I was raised and nude as trees
I grew up in a natural and authentic way, like a tree would grow

My baby loves me
The woman in my life has affection for me

(My baby loves me)
The line is repeated for emphasis

I was back to this time itself
I am reflecting on the past and how it has influenced the present

Deep and sharp within my empty cell
I am feeling a sense of loneliness and isolation despite being surrounded by people

A comedy of errors I've become
I feel like my life has not gone according to plan and that I've made mistakes

And all my devils, I forgot
I've been trying to ignore or forget about the negative aspects of my personality or past experiences

And on my name or where I've come
I am questioning my sense of identity and what defines me as a person

Someone take me back to the fields
I am longing for a return to a more natural and peaceful way of life

Where I need to be
I feel like there is a place where I belong and can find happiness

So once again I can stand tall and feel
I want to regain my sense of pride and dignity

Once more, a tree
I want to feel like I am part of nature or something bigger than myself, like a tree would be