Trees
Stevie Lujan Lyrics
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Bring your penniless bags, cause these drinks are free
The milk and the honey, all the sweetest wines is what we're are going to drink.
And all the wayward ones, join our song and sing
Whoah, oh oh oh, Whoah, oh oh
All the trees of the forest clap the hands, oh oh oh oh
All the hills sing their as we dance, oh oh oh oh
Hey there, are you tired, are you thirsty? Come along and see
Bring your penniless bags, cause these drinks are free
The milk and the honey, all the sweetest wines is what we're are going to drink.
And all the wayward ones, join our song and sing
Whoah, oh oh oh, Whoah, oh oh
All the trees of the forest clap the hands, oh oh oh oh
All the hills sing their as we dance, oh oh oh oh
All the trees of the forest clap the hands, oh oh oh oh
All the hills sing their as we dance, oh oh oh oh
We will feast, we will feast
All the trees of the forest clap the hands, oh oh oh oh
All the hills sing their as we dance, oh oh oh oh
Whoah, oh oh oh, Whoah, oh oh
The lyrics to Stevie Lujan's song Trees seem to be an invitation to people who are tired and thirsty to come and join a festive gathering. The party is apparently open to everyone regardless of social standing as it notes that the guests can bring their "penniless bags" because the drinks are free. The party seems to be joyous, with participants drinking the "milk and the honey, all the sweetest wines” and singing along with the "wayward ones." The song creates a celebratory atmosphere with the use of repetitive, upbeat lyrics, and provides visuals of the cheers of nature joining the party, as "all the trees of the forest clap the hands" and "all the hills sing" as they dance.
The song describes a natural celebration with nature as a part of it. The lyrics use the image of nature coming alive and being part of the celebration; it provides a utopian sense of unity between nature and humans. It seems to be an invitation to people to put aside their worries and come together to celebrate with nature. The song invites everybody to have a good time, singing with strangers and enjoying the food and drinks provided. Therefore, the lyrics to the Trees song can be understood as an allegory of humanity finding unity with nature and coming together to celebrate.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, are you tired, are you thirsty? Come along and see
The singer is inviting people who may be tired or thirsty to come with them to drink.
Bring your penniless bags, cause these drinks are free
The drinks they will be having are free, so people are asked to bring bags to carry those drinks without paying anything.
The milk and the honey, all the sweetest wines is what we're are going to drink.
Their drinks will be like the sweetest things such as milk and honey, or the sweetest wines.
And all the wayward ones, join our song and sing
Everyone is welcome to join them and sing, even people who are considered wayward or lost.
All the trees of the forest clap the hands, oh oh oh oh
The singer is using a figure of speech where trees are described as if they are clapping their hands because of the celebration happening.
All the hills sing their as we dance, oh oh oh oh
Another figure of speech where hills are described as if they sing as the group dances.
We will feast, we will feast
The group will enjoy both the celebration and the drinks, as implied in the word 'feast'.
Whoah, oh oh oh, Whoah, oh oh
An expression of excitement or enjoyment during the celebration.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.