Treebeard's Song
The Tolkien Ensemble Lyrics
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Spring.
Ah! the sight and the smell of the Spring in Nan-
Tasarion!
And I said that was good.
I wandered in Summer in the elm-woods of Ossiriand.
Ah! the light and the music in the Summer by the
And I thought that was best.
To the beeches of Neldoreth I came in the Autumn.
Ah! the gold and the red and the sighing of leaves in the
Autumn in Taur-na-neldor!
It was more than my desire.
To the pine-trees upon the highland of Dorthonion I
Climbed in the Winter.
Ah! the wind and the whiteness and the black branches
Of Winter upon Orod-na-Thön!
My voice went up and sang in the sky.
And now all those lands lie under the wave,
And I walk in Ambarona, in Tauremorna, in Aldalómë,
In my own land, in the country of Fangorn,
Where the roots are long,
And the years lie thicker than the leaves
In Tauremornalómeë.
The lyrics of "Treebeard's Song" by The Tolkien Ensemble depict the journey and experiences of an ancient being known as Treebeard, who is an Ent from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Treebeard reminisces about different seasons and lands he has roamed in the past, but also acknowledges the changes that have occurred since then.
The first verse describes Treebeard's joy and appreciation for the spring season in the meadows of Tasarinan, relishing in the sights and scents of the rejuvenating nature. Moving on, he reminisces about his wanderings during summer in the elm-woods of Ossiriand, where he is enchanted by the light and music of this vibrant season near the Seven Rivers of Ossir.
In the third verse, Treebeard speaks of his arrival in the beeches of Neldoreth during autumn, reveling in the golden and red hues of the leaves and the melancholic sighing they create in the wind. He admits that this experience surpassed even his own desires. Lastly, he climbed the highlands of Dorthonion during winter, marveling at the chilling wind, the blanketing whiteness, and the stark contrast of the black branches against the snowy landscape on Orod-na-Thön. In this verse, Treebeard's voice lifts into the sky to sing.
The final lines reflect Treebeard's current state, as he acknowledges that these lands he used to wander now lie submerged beneath the waves. He finds himself in Ambarona, Tauremorna, and Aldalómë, which are regions in his own land, known as Fangorn. An ancient and timeless place where the roots run deep, and the passing years accumulate like the leaves on the forest floor, specifically in Tauremornalómeë.
Overall, "Treebeard's Song" presents a glimpse into the deep connection Treebeard, an ageless and wise being, shares with the changing seasons and the lands he once frequented, while also highlighting the enduring nature of his own homeland, Fangorn.
Writer(s): Peter Hall, J.r.r. Tolkien, Caspar Reiff
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CodyosVladimiros
As someone who dabbles in Geology, I love this. The memory of lost landscapes....
@facundopasini
The one singing is nothing less than Christopher Lee himself.
@marshallgraham2178
I want to wander the forests listening to this song.
@Darwinator
This comment was made two years ago. Have you wandered the forests, listening to this song yet?
@marshallgraham2178
emil2796 Yes I have.
@douglasjenkins2770
In the willow-meads of Tasarinan I walked in the
Spring.
Ah! the sight and the smell of the Spring in Nan-
tasarion!
And I said that was good.
I wandered in Summer in the elm-woods of Ossiriand.
Ah! the light and the music in the Summer by the
Seven Rivers of Ossir!
And I thought that was best.
To the beeches of Neldoreth I came in the Autumn.
Ah! the gold and the red and the sighing of leaves in the
Autumn in Taur-na-neldor!
It was more than my desire.
To the pine-trees upon the highland of Dorthonion I
climbed in the Winter.
Ah! the wind and the whiteness and the black branches
of Winter upon Orod-na-Thön!
My voice went up and sang in the sky.
And now all those lands lie under the wave,
And I walk in Ambarona, in Tauremorna, in Aldalómë,
In my own land, in the country of Fangorn,
Where the roots are long,
And the years lie thicker than the leaves
In Tauremornalómeë.
@user-vp9ub1fm8y
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@JessCaron
Deforestation makes Treebeard sad! (And likely to come and tear your house down and ruin your landscaping!)
@DemiseandGanon
Yes, Jess, because he walked in Tasarinan in the Spring, and now that land lies under the wave.
@rushirajsinhrana5029
Morgoth really ruined all of this for treebeard. Jerk.