Evergreen
Pekoe Lyrics

I know wisdom is one I greet after broken bones
I acknowledge that true wisdom is only attained after experiencing pain and hardships.

Oh, I've skin to be stitched and the heal has something to show
Despite my injuries, there is healing to be gained and lessons to be learned from the scars.

Sometimes we learn too slow
At times, we fail to learn from our mistakes and take too long to grow.

And stumble through shadows of stories we've told
We get caught up in the narratives we've constructed for ourselves and struggle to see beyond them.

Let them come, let them go
We should acknowledge our feelings and allow them to pass without holding onto them.

These feelings are visitors that don't knock on doors
Our emotions can come unexpectedly and uninvited, but must be acknowledged and dealt with.

'Cause the light shines through the cracks in our hearts
Our vulnerabilities and imperfections allow for growth and transformation.

onto the flaws in our souls
The light illuminates the negative aspects of our being that we must confront and address.

Where the evergreen grows
The 'evergreen' symbolizes growth, renewal and resilience, which can be found in places of emotional vulnerability.

We'll never really need to ever really know
We may not always understand the significance of our experiences, but growth and transformation still occur.

'Cause these woods are safe place to go
Emotional vulnerability can be frightening, but necessary to grow and heal.

A fire can burn me, but it cannot reap what I sow
While challenges can cause pain and suffering, they cannot take away the personal growth and progress that has been made.

'Cause these plant lives depend on my hopes
Our accomplishments and progress depend on our own determination and optimism.

And I've much for a world full of evergreen trees
By acknowledging and confronting our emotional struggles, we can inspire growth and renewal in others.

Oh, I know
The singer acknowledges their understanding that growth requires vulnerability and facing challenging emotions.

It ain't simple to make like it's easy
Despite the benefit of emotional growth, it is not a simple or easy task to confront one's emotions.

As much as I'd like to believe
Despite any wistful desire for otherwise, personal growth is a difficult journey that requires effort.

When we cry out our tears, it's a storm of our strength
Rather than weakness, emotions and tears can represent strength because they are a sign of facing one's feelings and confronting them.

Sending rain to these forests inside
Emotions can be nourishing and fuel growth and transformation, like rain to a forest.

And to face through this downpour is sunlight that counts for
By facing and addressing negative feelings, the artist is able to experience personal growth and renewal.

Your heart's insight
Personal growth and insight is a result of emotional challenge and facing difficult experiences.

Evergreen sleep well tonight
The song concludes with a symbolic symbol of the potential for emotional growth in the face of hardship.

Tonight
The final repetition implies a continued journey of emotional growth and renewal.