Lemon Tree
Post Malone Lyrics


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Couldn't fall asleep all night
I tried with all my might
I thought I knew what you want

It isn't all that nice
But I guess it will suffice
It's hard to know what you want
Could you be
A little less sour?
We're rottin' by the hour
And my heart's rotten too
And every film I watch
I'm on the side of the bad guy

So turn around and show me that I'm better
Some people got an apple
Some people got a tangerine
Look around and all I see
Is people happy with what they're given
Life is pretty sweet, I'm told
I guess I'm shit outta luck
Growin' a lemon tree
I'm gonna burn it down
And grow me somethin' better, yeah, yeah

Blood on my hands, I'm on the fence
I double down
I swing and I miss, a kick in the ribs
In trouble now
Came from the dirt, back in the ground
When I die
But I'ma survive, I got my own ways, oh-oh

Could you be
A little less sour?
We're rottin' by the hour
And my heart's rotten too
And every film I watch
I'm on the side of the bad guy

So turn around and show me that I'm better
Some people got an apple (some people got)
Some people got a tangerine (some people got a tangerine, oh-oh, yeah, yeah)
Look around and all I see
Is people happy with what they're given
Life is pretty sweet, I'm told (I'm told)
I guess I'm shit outta luck
Growin' a lemon tree (growin' a lemon tree)
I'm gonna burn it down
And grow me somethin' better, yeah, yeah





(And grow me somethin' better)
(And grow me somethin' better)
(And grow me somethin' better)
Line by Line Meaning

Couldn't fall asleep all night
I struggled to fall asleep and was awake all night


I tried with all my might
I made an effort to sleep, but it didn't work


I thought I knew what you want
I believed I understood your desires


It isn't all that nice
The situation is not pleasant


But I guess it will suffice
However, it will have to do


It's hard to know what you want
Understanding your desires is challenging


Could you be A little less sour?
Can you be less negative?


We're rottin' by the hour And my heart's rotten too
We are deteriorating quickly, and my emotions reflect that


And every film I watch I'm on the side of the bad guy
Regardless of the story, I find myself sympathizing with the villain


So turn around and show me that I'm better
Prove to me that I can be superior


Some people got an apple Some people got a tangerine
Some individuals have good fortune, while others are not as lucky


Look around and all I see Is people happy with what they're given
Everyone seems content with their lot in life


Life is pretty sweet, I'm told I guess I'm shit outta luck Growin' a lemon tree
Although life may be good, I am stuck with bad luck and undesirable circumstances


I'm gonna burn it down And grow me somethin' better, yeah, yeah
I will destroy what brings me unhappiness and cultivate something more favorable


Blood on my hands, I'm on the fence I double down
I am unsure and indecisive, yet I take risks in spite of it


I swing and I miss, a kick in the ribs In trouble now
I make mistakes and suffer the consequences


Came from the dirt, back in the ground When I die But I'ma survive, I got my own ways, oh-oh
I came from humble beginnings and will return to them one day. Despite that, I will overcome challenges in my own unique fashion




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Austin Richard Post, Billy Walsh, Brian Dong Ho Lee, Louis Russell Bell, Ryan Vojtesak

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@michaelnoonan5983

Couldn't fall asleep all night
I tried with all my might
I thought I knew what you want
It isn't all that nice
But I guess it will suffice
It's hard to know what you want
Could you be?
A little less sour, we're rotting by the hour
And my heart's rotten too
In every film I watch, I'm on the side of the bad guy
So turn around and show me that I'm better
Some people got an apple
Some people got a tangerine
Looking around and all I see is people happy with what they're given
Life is pretty sweet, I'm told
I guess I'm just shit outta luck growing a lemon tree
I'm gonna burn it down
And grow me something better, hey-yeah
Blood on my hands, I'm on the fence, I double down
A swing and a miss, a kick in the ribs, in trouble now
Came from the dirt, back in the ground, when I die
But I'ma survive, I got my ways, oh
Could you be?
A little less sour, we're rotting by the hour
And my heart's rotten too
In every film I watch, I'm on the side of the bad guy
So turn around and show me that I'm better
Some people got an apple
Some people got a tangerine
Looking around and all I see is people happy with what they're given
Life is pretty sweet, I'm told
I guess I'm just shit outta luck growing a lemon tree
I'm gonna burn it down
And grow me something better, hey-yeah



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LYRICS:

Couldn't fall asleep all night
I tried with all my might
I thought I knew what you want

It isn't all that nice
But I guess it will suffice
It's hard to know what you want

Could you be?
A little less sour, we're rottin' by the hour
And my heart's rotten too

In every film I watch, I'm on the side of the bad guy
So turn around and show me that I'm better

Some people got an apple
Some people got a tangerine
Look around and all I see is people happy with what they're given

Life is pretty sweet, I'm told
I guess I'm just shit outta luck, growing a lemon tree
I'm gonna burn it down
And grow me something better
Hey-ah, hey-ah

Blood on my hands, I'm on the fence, I double down
A swing and a miss, a kick in the ribs, in trouble now
Came from the dirt, back in the ground, when I die
But I'ma survive, I got my ways
Oh, oh

Could you be?
A little less sour, we're rottin' by the hour
And my heart's rotten too

In every film I watch, I'm on the side of the bad guy
So turn around and show me that I'm better

Some people got an apple
Some people got a tangerine (Some people got a tangerine, na, na, na)
Look around and all I see is people happy with what they're given

Life is pretty sweet, I'm told (I'm told)
I guess I'm just shit outta luck, growin' a lemon tree (Growin' a lemon tree)
I'm gonna burn it down
And grow me something better
Hey-ah, hey-ah

(And grow me something better)
(And grow me something better)
(And grow me something better)



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@sadokbenabdallah7527

I’ve noticed over the years there’s always that one acoustic song Post makes that always stands out from the rest of the album (‘Feeling Whitney’, ‘Stay’, etc). And it’s usually one of the more heart felt songs that’s absolutely incredible. Love this one.

@andrewkowalski9645

same here. When I read the title to this track, I had a gut feeling it would be a vulnerable song like stay

@connieathemile3198

I love stay an going back I'm realizing you're right

@jami-leeelverson5367

Those are my favourites to date now that you mention it. And now this one ♥️

@gaming_denyoxd

Damn u a genius bro

@onestepatatime2668

He talks about this on First We Feast. He explains it best. He found his rhythm again and this your spot on. The drum beats kicks in this is it!

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@YungBuckTheLabrat

I love the whole album, But this track is my favourite. Everything from his tone to the lyrics, to the Guitar and the drums is just so perfect. Honestly my favourite song of the year, this ones just really hitting for me.

@Leveezy

🔥💥 https://youtu.be/XGttt4vBB0s 💥🔥

@_andra

Sameeeee ❤️❤️❤️

@JohnSmith-uf3yn

It’s because of its deeper meaning- it’s speaking to us. Those whole listen..

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