My Boys
Taken by Trees Lyrics
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A solid soul, and the blood I bleed
But with a little cat and by my spouse
I only want a proper house
I don't care for fancy things
Or take part in the freshest way
But to provide for my mine who ask
On my father's grave
I don't mean to seem like I care about material things
Like a social status
I just want four walls and adobe slabs for my boys
There isn't much that I feel I need
A solid soul, and the blood I bleed
But with a little cat and by my spouse
I only want a proper house
I don't care for fancy things
Or to take part in the freshest way
But to provide for my mine who ask
I will work hard, on my father's grave
On my father's grave
Father's grave
I don't mean to seem like I care about material things
Like a social status
I just want four walls and adobe slabs for my boys
The song "My Boys" by Taken by Trees is a heartfelt ode to simple living and the importance of family. The first verse sets the tone for the lyrics as the singer explains that there isn't much that she feels she needs in life, just a solid soul and the blood she bleeds. She goes on to express that all she wants alongside her spouse and a little cat is a proper house for her family. As the song continues into the chorus, the singer emphasizes that she does not care for fancy things or social status, but instead just wants a home for her boys, made of "four walls and adobe slabs."
The second verse emphasizes the singer's willingness to work hard to provide for her family's needs. She states that she will work hard on her father's grave, indicating the deep connection she has to her family and ancestors. Despite this dedication to hard work, she still maintains that her only desire is a home for her "boys," emphasizing the importance of family to her. In the final repetition of the chorus, she once again expresses that her desire for a home is not about material things or social status, but only about providing a stable and safe environment for her family to thrive in.
Overall, "My Boys" is a poignant and emotive song that celebrates the importance of family and the simplicity of a life built around love and stability.
Line by Line Meaning
There isn't much that I feel I need
The singer doesn't have many material desires.
A solid soul, and the blood I bleed
The singer values internal qualities such as strength of character.
But with a little cat and by my spouse
The singer seeks companionship and a sense of family.
I only want a proper house
The artist desires a home of their own.
I don't care for fancy things
The artist is not interested in luxury or extravagance.
Or take part in the freshest way
The singer is not interested in following trends or being fashionable.
But to provide for my mine who ask
The singer is committed to meeting the needs of their family and loved ones.
I will work hard, on my father's grave
The artist is willing to work tirelessly to provide for their family, even invoking the memory of their father as motivation.
I don't mean to seem like I care about material things
The artist wants to clarify that they are not materialistic and don't care about social status.
Like a social status
The artist doesn't prioritize or desire social standing.
I just want four walls and adobe slabs for my boys
The singer wants nothing more than a modest home for their family.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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jacob simanek
the instrumentation is very agreeable and the over all tone of the song has produced a nice, clean, repaired feeling in my chest. and the combination of the symmetrical but still organic rhythm of the drums with the playful overtone of the plucking strings is very breakthrough. and i appreciate how the melody is held artistically and how it's coupled politely with the intellectual feel of the synth. the remake of this song was obviously a poetic concept that was translated into non-verbal form
Francis Guanezo
the parallel between the original and this cover proves that gender barriers are insignificant. amazing song with an amazing message.
stude444
I don't understand why people think she has a bad voice. I think it sounds perfect. <3
john adams
This is a very great cover!!
kotiushca
Me encanta (:
Josh Chamberlain
i like how she played with the rhythm. it's a very creative yet true cover. love it.
marimardepp
this is my favorite song from them. Makes me feel like going out and playing in the sun
BeTrue2beingYou
love it!
Lisa Thompson
Victoria is adorable! I loved her voice first time I heard it on the radio years ago singing "YOUNG FOLKS" with Peter, Bjorn and John. Then I found the girl so cute and mysterious on the video by New Order "Temptation". I recently learned that darling girl on the NEW ORDER video was the same girl who sings YOUNG FOLKS. After learning more about her I found "Taken by Trees"and "The Concretes". I have a NEW ( but has been around along time) pop star I just love.....VICTORIA BERGSMAN! I am usually a head with music. Not this time. Lots of years passed. with only knowing the girl on young folks has an awesome voice. She even makes one of my favorite bands "New Order" video "The temptaion of Victoria" soooo cool.