Palmetto Peach
Seabird Lyrics
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When trouble came looking for me
Just trying to find some shelter
When I found a palmetto tree
She said you're safe beneath my branches
Stay as long as you please
If you're weary from all your running
I have fruit that taste like a peach
She said I can be your giving tree
if your heart needs some therapy
and though her branches were just out of reach
I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach
The day I met a palmetto peach
The wind it left me tired
The rain it left me cold
I asked her if it was normal
for a young man to feel this old?
And smiling she said you'll be fine dear
you just need a hand to hold
I promise if you hang in there you'll find
someone with a heart of gold
She said I can be your giving tree
if your heart needs some therapy
and though her branches were just out of reach
I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach
The day I met a palmetto peach
She said I can be your giving tree
if your heart needs some therapy
and though her branches were just out of reach
I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach
The day I met a palmetto peach
The day I met a palmetto peach
"Palmetto Peach" by Seabird is a song about finding solace and comfort in unexpected places. The singer of the song finds himself in a difficult situation and looking for shelter, he stumbles upon a palmetto tree. The palmetto tree becomes a metaphor for a safe haven where he can find peace and feel protected. The tree offers him not only shelter but also a kind and comforting presence. The tree offers to be his "giving tree" if he needs therapy for his heart. The singer is grateful for the moment and never forgets the day he met the palmetto peach.
The lyrics illustrate the idea that sometimes we look for comfort and solace in the wrong places, but we can find it in unexpected moments or people. The palmetto peach is a symbol of hope and generosity that offers the singer a sense of security and understanding. The song suggests that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we can find goodness and light in the simplest things, and we must cherish those moments that give us strength.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't looking for trouble
I was not seeking difficulties
When trouble came looking for me
However, challenges found me
Just trying to find some shelter
I was only seeking a place of refuge
When I found a palmetto tree
It was then that I stumbled upon a palmetto tree
She said you're safe beneath my branches
The tree told me I could seek safety within its shade
Stay as long as you please
It invited me to stay as long as I needed
If you're weary from all your running
Furthermore, it acknowledged that I must have been exhausted from running away
I have fruit that taste like a peach
It even offered its fruit with a peach-like flavor
She said I can be your giving tree
The tree also said it can be my source of support
if your heart needs some therapy
If my spirit requires healing
and though her branches were just out of reach
Although I couldn't touch its branches
I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach
I'll always remember the day I encountered the helpful palmetto tree
The wind it left me tired
The harsh wind had exhausted me
The rain it left me cold
The pouring rain had given me chills
I asked her if it was normal
I inquired if feeling this way was typical
for a young man to feel this old?
Despite me being young, was it common to feel so old?
And smiling she said you'll be fine dear
The tree smiled and calmed me by saying I'll be okay
you just need a hand to hold
I just needed someone to support me
I promise if you hang in there you'll find
The palmetto tree vowed that there's hope if I persevered
someone with a heart of gold
I'd come across a person with a compassionate heart
The day I met a palmetto peach
The day I encountered the palmetto tree, I learned a valuable lesson
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.