This is a beautiful song, no doubt, but the second verse in particular is one of the most beautiful uses of imagery I've heard in a long time.
The tree is quite obviously representative of the writer and, quite frankly, makes me want to plant a tree for my kids if/when I have them.
The line "branches were sewn by the color green" indicates the tree/writer has grown into a healthy mature being.
That said, the "cracks of the skin" with which the tree was climbed indicate that the growth experienced has not been without some difficulties/scars. The fact that the tree was climbed by these cracks is very poignant in the sense that we typically learn/grow from our mistakes and, provided we actually learn/grow, this is what allows us to "rise" and see the world.
The last part of this verse almost brought me to tears when I first heard it simply because of the simplicity of the comparison... hanging on for dear life atop a tree blowing in the wind is very much like hanging on for dear life amidst a dying love. I think we've all been there and I'm not sure I need to say much more.
Ultimately I think this song stands for the notion that, no matter how solid or stable or satisfying something is (whether it be a house, your beliefs or a relationship), nothing is permanent and no matter how tightly we hold onto things/people, sometimes they disappear anyway. Although it is sad in a certain respect, I think it really speaks more to enjoying the moments we have when we have them without any expectations of permanence. In other words, we can either focus on the tragedy of the fleeting nature of these things; the difficulty of choice between a past life and a new one; or we can focus on the beauty of the moments in which we live and have lived and will continue to live with the knowledge that they too will pass.
@dibo your interpretation of this song is incredibly Insightful. I was especially moved by your last paragraph. It brought me to tears. So you think, though, that perhaps either the author or her lover is dying?
@dibo your interpretation of this song is incredibly Insightful. I was especially moved by your last paragraph. It brought me to tears. So you think, though, that perhaps either the author or her lover is dying?
@dibo don’t know if you will see this considering you commented this in 2007 and it’s now 2021 but you are spot on with this couldn’t agree more hope your doing well 14 years later this comment actually hit me deep and reminded me what I already knew you gotta just live for the moments everything is temporary and you gotta make the most of it while trying not to focus on the BS
@dibo don’t know if you will see this considering you commented this in 2007 and it’s now 2021 but you are spot on with this couldn’t agree more hope your doing well 14 years later this comment actually hit me deep and reminded me what I already knew you gotta just live for the moments everything is temporary and you gotta make the most of it while trying not to focus on the BS
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo I have always loved this song when I’ve heard it, and I just heard it again just now in a show I’m watching (while I also recognize it from shows I’ve watched in the past, etc.). This time, after being reminded again of this beautiful song, I went a step further bc I love music, symbolism, metaphors, and the ability for everyone’s interpretation of any carefully strung worded message to resonate with them in different ways…so I decided to google how the rest of the world—besides myself—received the lyrics and message of the song. And, surprisingly enough, I’m seeing...
@dibo I have always loved this song when I’ve heard it, and I just heard it again just now in a show I’m watching (while I also recognize it from shows I’ve watched in the past, etc.). This time, after being reminded again of this beautiful song, I went a step further bc I love music, symbolism, metaphors, and the ability for everyone’s interpretation of any carefully strung worded message to resonate with them in different ways…so I decided to google how the rest of the world—besides myself—received the lyrics and message of the song. And, surprisingly enough, I’m seeing your post now—a post that tells your interpretation and an extremely intuitive, insightful, and passionate take at that—and 18 years later, it STILL rings true and motivated me to comment (which involved me having to make an account and all of that lol, but it’s worth it to continue to notice and acknowledge how people from every walk of life & any generation, can still keep alive the meaning of song writing and how beautiful music is in general. I think it could unite us all. Understandably, the world doesn’t think this deep all the time, so I’m happy I saw your post and was able to feel a connection in terms of my symbolistic mindset and way of thinking, especially when this was posted—now doing the math😳—when I was literally 8 years old—it gives me a bit more confidence in how I still try to find meaning in many parts of the world, even when it seems like “this is a dreamless world” is shoved in your face in my life
At 26. Anyways, I appreciate your take on this song and I’m so happy you shared. I do hope you still get notifications 18 years later so you are able to see how you can make any impact on anyone in the world at any time. I appreciate you. Take care.
This is a beautiful song, no doubt, but the second verse in particular is one of the most beautiful uses of imagery I've heard in a long time.
The tree is quite obviously representative of the writer and, quite frankly, makes me want to plant a tree for my kids if/when I have them.
The line "branches were sewn by the color green" indicates the tree/writer has grown into a healthy mature being.
That said, the "cracks of the skin" with which the tree was climbed indicate that the growth experienced has not been without some difficulties/scars. The fact that the tree was climbed by these cracks is very poignant in the sense that we typically learn/grow from our mistakes and, provided we actually learn/grow, this is what allows us to "rise" and see the world.
The last part of this verse almost brought me to tears when I first heard it simply because of the simplicity of the comparison... hanging on for dear life atop a tree blowing in the wind is very much like hanging on for dear life amidst a dying love. I think we've all been there and I'm not sure I need to say much more.
Ultimately I think this song stands for the notion that, no matter how solid or stable or satisfying something is (whether it be a house, your beliefs or a relationship), nothing is permanent and no matter how tightly we hold onto things/people, sometimes they disappear anyway. Although it is sad in a certain respect, I think it really speaks more to enjoying the moments we have when we have them without any expectations of permanence. In other words, we can either focus on the tragedy of the fleeting nature of these things; the difficulty of choice between a past life and a new one; or we can focus on the beauty of the moments in which we live and have lived and will continue to live with the knowledge that they too will pass.
stupid and naive interpretation
stupid and naive interpretation
@dibo Beautiful interpretation. Don't listen to old "BBOGHEAD".
@dibo Beautiful interpretation. Don't listen to old "BBOGHEAD".
If you must hold on to anything, let it be the fruits of those seemingly permanent harvests.
If you must hold on to anything, let it be the fruits of those seemingly permanent harvests.
@dibo You have pinpoint insight and write lyrically. You have to be a writer by trade! Thanks for the deconstruction and interpretation ;)
@dibo You have pinpoint insight and write lyrically. You have to be a writer by trade! Thanks for the deconstruction and interpretation ;)
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@dibo your interpretation of this song is incredibly Insightful. I was especially moved by your last paragraph. It brought me to tears. So you think, though, that perhaps either the author or her lover is dying?
@dibo your interpretation of this song is incredibly Insightful. I was especially moved by your last paragraph. It brought me to tears. So you think, though, that perhaps either the author or her lover is dying?
@dibo don’t know if you will see this considering you commented this in 2007 and it’s now 2021 but you are spot on with this couldn’t agree more hope your doing well 14 years later this comment actually hit me deep and reminded me what I already knew you gotta just live for the moments everything is temporary and you gotta make the most of it while trying not to focus on the BS
@dibo don’t know if you will see this considering you commented this in 2007 and it’s now 2021 but you are spot on with this couldn’t agree more hope your doing well 14 years later this comment actually hit me deep and reminded me what I already knew you gotta just live for the moments everything is temporary and you gotta make the most of it while trying not to focus on the BS
@dibo Thank you, I really enjoyed reading this. I like the interpretation, I appreciate that you shared it.
@dibo Thank you, I really enjoyed reading this. I like the interpretation, I appreciate that you shared it.
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo i love this interpretation. This song is one if not is my favourite song of all time, and reading what you said i couldn't agree more i hope your doing well 15 years later man much love.
@dibo I have tears flowing as I read this.... Beautiful
@dibo I have tears flowing as I read this.... Beautiful
@dibo I have always loved this song when I’ve heard it, and I just heard it again just now in a show I’m watching (while I also recognize it from shows I’ve watched in the past, etc.). This time, after being reminded again of this beautiful song, I went a step further bc I love music, symbolism, metaphors, and the ability for everyone’s interpretation of any carefully strung worded message to resonate with them in different ways…so I decided to google how the rest of the world—besides myself—received the lyrics and message of the song. And, surprisingly enough, I’m seeing...
@dibo I have always loved this song when I’ve heard it, and I just heard it again just now in a show I’m watching (while I also recognize it from shows I’ve watched in the past, etc.). This time, after being reminded again of this beautiful song, I went a step further bc I love music, symbolism, metaphors, and the ability for everyone’s interpretation of any carefully strung worded message to resonate with them in different ways…so I decided to google how the rest of the world—besides myself—received the lyrics and message of the song. And, surprisingly enough, I’m seeing your post now—a post that tells your interpretation and an extremely intuitive, insightful, and passionate take at that—and 18 years later, it STILL rings true and motivated me to comment (which involved me having to make an account and all of that lol, but it’s worth it to continue to notice and acknowledge how people from every walk of life & any generation, can still keep alive the meaning of song writing and how beautiful music is in general. I think it could unite us all. Understandably, the world doesn’t think this deep all the time, so I’m happy I saw your post and was able to feel a connection in terms of my symbolistic mindset and way of thinking, especially when this was posted—now doing the math😳—when I was literally 8 years old—it gives me a bit more confidence in how I still try to find meaning in many parts of the world, even when it seems like “this is a dreamless world” is shoved in your face in my life At 26. Anyways, I appreciate your take on this song and I’m so happy you shared. I do hope you still get notifications 18 years later so you are able to see how you can make any impact on anyone in the world at any time. I appreciate you. Take care.