Under the Tree
Sim Lyrics
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Where have you been?
問いかけに答えはなく
Where are we headed?
What did you mean?
追いかけても 遅く 遠く
Don't make a mess of memories
Just let me heal your scars
The wall, the owl, and forgotten wharf
時が止まることもなく
We're getting older
Second, by second, by second
Why, oh, why
Why, oh, why
Don't you wanna stay with me?
Why, oh, why
Why, oh, why
Are you giving up on me?
I'll be waiting, waiting for you
Let me hold you under the tree
Under the tree-ee-ee
Ee-ee-ee
Ee-ee-ee-ee
I'll protect you!
In this song, Sim appears to be asking questions to someone who has disappeared or is distant. The questions "Where are you at?" and "Where have you been?" suggest that Sim is seeking answers or explanations that she has not received. However, the answer is not forthcoming and Sim is left to wonder about the whereabouts of this person. The second verse continues with more questions that don't appear to have easy or straightforward answers for the mysterious person who seems to have vanished from her life. She sings, "Where are we headed?" and "What did you mean?," both inquiries that could suggest deeper conflicts between the two.
The following lyrics express the mixed emotions Sim feels towards the disappeared person: "A bird, a butterfly and my red scarf / Don't make a mess of memories / Just let me heal your scars." The metaphor of the bird and butterfly, along with the red scarf, suggests a time of innocent happiness and freedom, but also of memories that may have been slightly marred or damaged. Nevertheless, Sim seems to be ready to take it upon herself to comfort and heal the person's scars, wanting to preserve and protect their relationship despite the difficulties. The final verse repeats the chorus, with Sim asking why the person must leave her and expressing her willingness to wait for them under the tree and protect them.
Overall, "Under the Tree" is a bittersweet song about a person who has gone away, possibly permanently. Sim's longing and confusion are palpable in the lyrics, but so is her determination to hold on to the person and heal their wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are you at?
Asking for your current whereabouts.
Where have you been?
Asking for information about your past activities or location.
問いかけに答えはなく
There's no answer to my questions
Where are we headed?
Asking for information about our future destination or path.
What did you mean?
Asking for clarity or explanation about something you said or did.
追いかけても 遅く 遠く
Even if I chase, it's slow and far away.
A bird, a butterfly and my red scarf
These are elements of a memory from the past.
Don't make a mess of memories
Don't ruin the good memories we share.
Just let me heal your scars
I want to help you recover from your emotional wounds.
The wall, the owl, and forgotten wharf
These are elements of a memory that's been forgotten or pushed aside.
時が止まることもなく
Time doesn't stop for anyone.
We're getting older
Time is passing, and we're getting older.
Second, by second, by second
Time is passing in small increments.
Why, oh, why. Why, oh, why
Expressing frustration or sadness about a situation.
Don't you wanna stay with me?
Asking if you want to continue being together.
Are you giving up on me?
Asking if you're losing faith in our relationship.
I'll be waiting, waiting for you
I'll be here for you when you're ready.
Let me hold you under the tree
I want to be close to you and comfort you.
Under the tree-ee-ee, Ee-ee-ee, Ee-ee-ee-ee
Repeating the previous phrase for emphasis or emphasis on the situation.
I'll protect you!
I'll keep you safe from harm.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mah, Sim
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