1) An English folk ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands/artists called Trees:
1) An English folk rock band that existed between 1969 and 1972.
2) Pseudonym San Diego singer/songwriter/synthesist Dane Conover used in the early 1980s.
3) A noir dreampop, shoegaze band from Naples, Italy formed in 1993.
4) Five-piece band based out of Nashville.
5) A drone/doom metal band from Portland, Oregon.
6) An instrumental post-metal/sludge metal trio from Denver, Colorado,
1) Trees were an English folk rock band that existed between 1969 and 1972. Although they met with little commercial success in their time, the reputation of the band has grown over the years. Like other similar bands at the time, their music were influenced by Fairport Convention, though with a heavier and more psychedelic edge. The group's material was divided between adaptions of traditional songs and original compositions.
They produced 2 albums; The Garden of Jane Delawney in 1969 and On the Shore in 1970.
2) False group name for San Diego singer/songwriter/synthesist Dane Conover, who released a new wave/synth-rock album entitled Sleep Convention for MCA under the Trees moniker in 1982. Received some renown via the singles "Come Back" and "Shock Of The New," whose low-budget videos received some airplay on the nascent MTV.
3) Trees are a noir dreampop, shoegaze band from Naples, Italy. Trees formed in 1993 and one year later released a now-difficult-to-find Trees demo tape. In 1997, Trees signed on to a two-album deal with Italian label Energeia. Their debut self-titled album was released in 1997, and Harmonizer followed two years later (released in America by Losing Today). National touring followed their album releases. Eventually Trees went missing for much of the new millennium, but reappeared in 2007 for their 10th Anniversary box set, released by Ark Records, titled Walking Trees. This new 3-disc collection included reissues of their first two albums and a third new album titled Ash. Following their newest release, Trees went into hiding again, with little to no live shows planned. It is unsure what their true status is post-Ash. http://trees-band.blogspot.com/
4) Trees is a five-piece band based out of Nashville, which released an album titled Back to Roots in 2006.
5) Trees is a drone/doom metal band from Portland, Oregon. They released their debut, Light's Bane, on 20 Buck Spin (LP) and Crucial Blast (CD). Freed of This Flesh was released in 2010, and Sickness In followed in 2012.
6) Trees is an instrumental doom/sludge metal trio from Denver, Colorado, featuring Justin Hackl (Only Thunder), Matt Clark (TaunTaun), and Daniel McCarthy. Their debut album, When The Three Beggars Arrive, was released in mid-2011.
http://treesmakingyourearsring.bandcamp.com/
Fool
Trees Lyrics
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Imma write the anthem
A hundred reasons and one to let the stress go
Smooth as cocoa butter, cooler than coca-cabana
I'm the idol man, no idle hands, and I can't stand
Idle fingers neither, I've been tweaking like I'm teething
Itching to be different and my brethren pagan heathens
Making shitty deals with demons, double crossing Eden
Keep it on the low, like my eyes when they glow
Keep the shit alight, I feel lighter in my soul
I could fly to heaven, I could finally know
If it's what they promised us, or if it's all a show, like it's
Fool's gold, fool's gold
Middle of the summer, I'm still feeling this cold
Fool's gold, fool's gold
Can't be satisfied off of money you stole
Miss me with that villainous intent
I can smell it on your breath
That money disgusting, but I pay rent
Gotta work to live, but I won't live to work
If I don't work it out, then now
I'm out of options, possibilities are limited
Own a business or be owned by a business, take your pick
It's sick, but no sick days, no paid leave
No way to be, and I
Keep it on the low, like my eyes when they glow
Keep the shit alight, I feel lighter in my soul
I could fly to heaven, I could finally know
If it's what they promised us, or if it's all a show, like it's
Fool's gold, fool's gold
Middle of the summer, I'm still feeling this cold
Fool's gold, fool's gold
Can't be satisfied off of money you stole
Fool's gold, fool's gold
Middle of the summer, I'm still feeling this cold
Fool's gold, fool's gold
Can't be satisfied off of money you stole
In "Fool," Trees provides commentary on the concept of wealth and success in our society. The opening line, "Miss me with that wispy weak shit / Imma write the anthem," sets the tone for the rest of the song, making it clear that Trees is uninterested in the superficiality of wealth and wants to create music that reflects genuine emotion and struggle. The chorus, "Fool's gold, fool's gold / Middle of the summer, I'm still feeling this cold / Can't be satisfied off of money you stole," reinforces this sentiment, contrasting the superficial glitter of wealth with the emptiness it often brings, leaving people feeling cold and unsatisfied.
The song goes on to explore the struggle of balancing the need for financial stability ("Gotta work to live, but I won't live to work") with the desire for self-expression and a meaningful existence ("Itching to be different and my brethren pagan heathens"). The line "Making shitty deals with demons, double crossing Eden / Eat the fruit and spit the seeds, immediately scheming" is a striking metaphor for the Faustian bargain that many people make in order to achieve success, sacrificing their souls and relationships in the process.
Overall, "Fool" is a powerful critique of the values of our society and a testament to the resilience and creativity of those who refuse to be defined by them.
Line by Line Meaning
Miss me with that wispy weak shit
I don't want to hear anything uninteresting or weak.
Imma write the anthem
I'm going to write a powerful and influential song.
A hundred reasons and one to let the stress go
There are many good reasons to let go of stress and relax.
Smooth as cocoa butter, cooler than coca-cabana
I'm confident, cool, and collected.
I'm the idol man, no idle hands, and I can't stand
I'm always striving for greatness and won't accept anything less.
Idle fingers neither, I've been tweaking like I'm teething
I've been working hard and making changes to improve myself.
Itching to be different and my brethren pagan heathens
I want to be unique and original, like my fellow unconventional people.
Making shitty deals with demons, double crossing Eden
Choosing to make poor decisions in order to get ahead and going against the natural order.
Eat the fruit and spit the seeds, immediately scheming
Taking advantage of opportunities as soon as they arise.
Keep it on the low, like my eyes when they glow
I keep my true intentions hidden and secretive.
Keep the shit alight, I feel lighter in my soul
Being positive and optimistic makes me feel better.
I could fly to heaven, I could finally know
I could find enlightenment and answers to life's mysteries.
If it's what they promised us, or if it's all a show, like it's
Whether the promises of heaven and a better life are true or not.
Fool's gold, fool's gold
Having false hopes or expectations.
Middle of the summer, I'm still feeling this cold
Even in the best of times, I still feel unfulfilled and unhappy.
Can't be satisfied off of money you stole
Money doesn't bring true happiness or satisfaction.
Miss me with that villainous intent
I don't want anything to do with evil or malicious actions.
I can smell it on your breath
I can tell when someone has bad intentions or is being insincere.
That money disgusting, but I pay rent
Even though money can be unsavory, I still need it to survive.
Gotta work to live, but I won't live to work
I understand the importance of working, but it's not the most important thing in life.
It's sick, but no sick days, no paid leave
Even though we need time off occasionally, we don't always get it.
No way to be, and I
It's difficult to find a balance and way to live that feels fulfilling.
Can't be satisfied off of money you stole
Money isn't the key to happiness and satisfaction.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Zachary Serafin
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Pete
Shivers down my spine, man! Effing brilliant. This is one of so many mint songs from back in the day! My day. I'm heading for 70 years old. What you got now that compares? Nothing. Glad I was young when I was. Viva the good old days 😎
herringfly
We could mine the 60s and 70s for sounds and come up with all the new, quality music we'll ever need. Like you, so glad I was young back then.
John Valencia
@herringfly Right, what's stopping Pete? as far as I was concerned it's still legal to make whatever sounding music you like.
herringfly
@John Valencia What are you trying to say? That Pete should make his own 60s/70s type music? Use more words.
John Valencia
@herringfly That's exactly what I'm saying.
herringfly
@John Valencia You spectacularly miss the point.
Canucklehead
Excellent song from one of my favorite albums. A mystery why such a great album sold almost nothing and disappeared. I didn't discover until 40 years after it came out.
Steve Haw
I would never have known about this band if it wasn´t for the CBS compilation albums of the 70´s. So glad to hear it again. Such nostalgia. Thanks for posting.
Keith Pullen
Outstanding Album,- Has a combination of a rich mixture of so many Brilliant folk rock albums that have remained hidden or buried for such a long time. Love this.
Lemurian Moon Gypsy
When ever I go thru folk / prog rock phases this album comes out 🤘