The Family Tree
Venice Lyrics


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Branches in the wind
Still standing here together
One more storm to weather
We'll get through it yet

So we're gathered here
Holding on to each other
To let go of another one we won't forget
Now as we say goodbye

To one of our own
We may be lonely
But we're not alone
Though the leaves will fall

And the tears will flow
May it always comfort us to know
The family tree will always grow
Father down to son, mother to daughter

Thicker than water, we are made of this
From the Earth we rise
To the Earth returning
We'll keep a candle burning

For the ones we'll miss
And when we say goodbye
To one of our own
We may be lonely

But we're not alone
Though the leaves will fall
And the tears will flow
May it always comfort us to know

The family tree will always grow




It's stronger than the wind can blow
The family tree will always grow

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Venice speaks about the strength of family bonds and the resilience of the family in the face of difficulties. The first few lines speak of branches in the wind, which could be a metaphor for the unpredictable and turbulent nature of life. However, despite this, the family remains standing together, ready to weather the next storm that comes their way. The "we" in the lyrics is a reference to the family, who are gathered together to say goodbye to someone they have lost, someone who will not be forgotten. Though they may be lonely, the family is not alone as they support and console each other.


The lyrics then speak of the family tree, a symbol for the continuity of the family line from generation to generation. The passing of a loved one is inevitable, like the falling of leaves or the flowing of tears. However, the family remains strong because they are bound together by their love and support for each other, which is thicker than blood. The family tree will always grow and continue to flourish, no matter what life throws their way. In the end, the family remains united and strong, ready to keep the memory of their loved one alive.


Line by Line Meaning

Branches in the wind
Despite difficulties, we remain steadfast


Still standing here together
We remain united


One more storm to weather
More challenges are ahead


We'll get through it yet
We will endure


So we're gathered here
We have come together


Holding on to each other
We hold onto our relationships


To let go of another one we won't forget
We remember those who have passed away


Now as we say goodbye
As we bid farewell


To one of our own
To a member of our family


We may be lonely
We may feel alone


But we're not alone
We have each other


Though the leaves will fall
Even during difficult times


And the tears will flow
When we grieve


May it always comfort us to know
Our bond will sustain us


The family tree will always grow
Our family will continue to grow and evolve


Father down to son, mother to daughter
Our family is connected through generations


Thicker than water, we are made of this
Our bond is strong


From the Earth we rise
From humble beginnings


To the Earth returning
We will all eventually pass away


We'll keep a candle burning
We will keep memories of our loved ones alive


For the ones we'll miss
We will always remember those we have lost


It's stronger than the wind can blow
Our bond is unbreakable


The family tree will always grow
Our family will never stop growing




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LENNON, JOHN VESTER, MARK LENNON, MICHAEL LENNON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@fennacohrs

Love u grandma ❤️.
She lovend Venice too.
So i do.
We played this song at her funeral.
A beautiful song.
If i hear the first notes of this song i feel tears coming.
I love Venice.
They Made a lot beautiful songs.
And i really wanna thank them for that.
I grew up with their music and i am very thankfull for that!
❤️😭



All comments from YouTube:

@marianhageman228

Eén van de mooiste liederen over het verlies van belangrijke mensen die in ons leven een rol hebben gespeeld enwaar we ooit allemaal mee te maken krijgen

@christopherdesmond7511

Not sure why I’m commenting here, but here goes; my wife, my two best friends in the world and I love Venice. We’ve seen them half a dozen times live, and love to play their stuff in the background at gatherings. I lost both my father and my wife last week. The plan right now is that my amazing and talented daughter will sing this song acoustic at her mom’s graveside service next week. I’ve held things together pretty well up until now. But playing this song tonight made me break my hold. Just a little, but enough to make me realize how amazing my wife was, and how much I pray that we can be together elsewhere. She was amazing, loving and kind. I hope that she is in a better place. Thank you, Venice, for all of your music, and especially this song. It is a blessing.

@christopherdesmond7511

@@julietownsend1953 Hi Julie, and thank you for your kind words. Having passed the year mark, things are going ok. My daughter is having some struggles, but we have each other. And there is so much going on in the world right now, we need to be looking for the positives. I hope all is well in your world. 😊

@cmoser3606

Thanks for sharing. Care emoji.

@anitahoefnagel2289

Dit nummer gedraaid op de begravenis van mijn moeder 2 maanden geleden. Zo emotioneel...maar ook een nummer waar ik veel kracht uit haal om door te gaan. Ik mis je mama xx

@eviannebos6766

Wij hadden de Groningse versie bij opa. Vier maanden geleden, maar deze vind ik 10x mooier.

@lucardi1487

Wij ook van mijn oma die 88 is die 3 maanden geleden overleden is

@marjodegoeijuiterwijk8925

Anita Hoefnagel , i’m heb het ook gedraaid op de crematie van mijn moeder. Dit nummer heeft vanaf de eerste keer dat ik het hoorde diepe indruk op me gemaakt. Ik heb het geluk dat ik het toen live gehoord heb

@ichuba4651

Recently One of my active youth member passed away on 31st March 2021.. it was a sudden demise..he left us all in pain... this song relates alot.. miss him when listening to this beautiful song.. Tekawabang salemo ni...😪😪
Love from I.Chu Changkiri

@Deventer1991

This song is a ritual in our family, every b'day, marriage, party and funeral we will sing this song together. The family tree will always grow

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