Strong Enough to Bend
Tanya Tucker Lyrics

There's a tree out in the backyard
The songwriter observes a tree that has never been broken by the wind.

That never has been broken by the wind
The tree has never fallen or lost a branch due to strong winds.

And the reason its still standing
The reason why the tree survived is that when the wind came, it adjusted and bent instead of breaking.

It was strong enough to bend
The tree's strength came from its ability to be flexible when facing challenging circumstances.

For years, we have stayed together
The songwriter reflects on staying with someone for a long time.

As lovers and as friends
The relationship has gone beyond romantic love, and the two people are also great friends.

What we have will last forever
The singer believes that their relationship is strong enough to last a lifetime.

If we're strong enough to bend
Their relationship can last even when going through challenging moments if they remain flexible and willing to make changes.

When you say something that you can't take back
The songwriter highlights the impact of speaking without taking into consideration the consequences of our actions.

Big wind blows and you hear a little crack
When something strong, like a big wind, comes up against something weaker (like a branch), the weaker one may break or crack.

When you say "Hey well I might be wrong"
Admitting you're wrong is a sign of strength and can help to minimize disagreements.

You can sway with the wind till the storm is gone
You can go with the flow and make the necessary adjustments until the situation improves.

Like a tree out in the backyard
The singer uses the tree as a metaphor for their relationship.

Our love will last forever
The songwriter believes that their love for each other will endure over time.

When you start thinkin' that you know it all
The songwriter highlights the danger of overconfidence and thinking that you're always right.

Big wind blows and a branch will fall
When we're too rigid, we become more susceptible to falling apart under the weight of external stressors.

When you say "Hey this job takes two"
The singer encourages working together to achieve common goals and to support one another in our endeavors.

We can sway with the wind till the skies turn blue
Being able to remain flexible and adjust to changing circumstances can help sustain our relationships over the long term.

Our love will last forever if we're strong enough to bend
The songwriter emphasizes the importance of being resilient and adaptable in our relationships to make them last a lifetime.