Taken by Trees is the latest project of artist Victoria Bergsman from Stock… Read Full Bio ↴Taken by Trees is the latest project of artist Victoria Bergsman from Stockholm, Sweden. Bergsman was singer-songwriter for The Concretes for eleven years before deciding to leave the band in July 2006.

The debut album Open Field was recorded in six days, and features Peter Bjorn and John's John Eriksson, Electrelane's Verity Sussman, and Andreas Söderström (of Ass and Tape) on guitar.

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Greyest Love of All
Taken by Trees Lyrics

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When you're outside, all you want is in
And when you're in, all you want is out
I hope you'll find some peace of mind

When you're alone, and you long for friends
And then you're with friends, you want to be by yourself
I hope you'll find some peace of mind.

Be in, be out, be in
Be in, be out, be in
Be in, be out, be in
Be in, be out, be in

(I hope you find some peace of mind)

When you're outside, all you want is in
And when you're in, all you want is out
I hope you'll find some peace of mind

Be in, be out, be in
Be in, be out, be in

Be in, be out, be in
Be in, be out, be in...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Taken by Trees' song Greyest Love of All reflect the human tendency to be dissatisfied regardless of one's situation. When we are outside, we feel a strong desire to be inside, warm and protected from the elements. On the other hand, when we are inside, we grow restless and long for the freedom of being outdoors. Similarly, when we are alone, we crave the company of others, but when we are around others, we sometimes yearn for solitude. The lyrics seem to suggest that this cycle of wanting what we can't have can be exhausting and leaves us without peace of mind.

The repetition of the phrase "be in, be out" emphasizes the back-and-forth motion of our desires and the constant search for something that will give us a sense of satisfaction. Ultimately, the singer hopes that we will find some peace of mind, which can be interpreted as a state of acceptance and contentment with our current situation. The lyrics are simple yet relatable, capturing the complex emotions of the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

When you're outside, all you want is in
When you're away from a certain situation or environment, you often crave being a part of it.

And when you're in, all you want is out
When you're inside a certain situation or environment, you feel trapped and wish to go outside.

I hope you'll find some peace of mind
I wish for you to find a sense of calmness and tranquility in your life.

When you're alone, and you long for friends
When you're without people around you, you often wish for someone to be there for companionship.

And then you're with friends, you want to be by yourself
When you're surrounded by people, you become overwhelmed and want to be alone.

Be in, be out, be in
The continuous cycle of wanting to be inside or outside of certain situations.

I hope you find some peace of mind
I wish for you to find a sense of calmness and tranquility in your life.

When you're outside, all you want is in
When you're away from a certain situation or environment, you often crave being a part of it.

And when you're in, all you want is out
When you're inside a certain situation or environment, you feel trapped and wish to go outside.

Be in, be out, be in
The continuous cycle of wanting to be inside or outside of certain situations.

Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.