Song Description
From the viewpoint of a tree. Trying to reconcile the fate of being the wood used to nail Jesus to the cross.
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Rock - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Imagination, Spirituality |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
To Be a Tree
I was dead, buried in earth
Hoping for light to hasten my birth
I was young, reaching for sky
Bursting with hope as time floated by
How bittersweet to be so strong
Life can be a cruel destiny
I didn't do anything wrong
I only wanted to be a tree ...
I was chosen from a million more
Crafted by hand, what purpose in store?
How strong I came to be
Only good things will happen to me
How bittersweet to be so strong
Life can be a cruel destiny
I didn't do anything wrong
I only wanted to be a tree ...
I was set in a hole in the ground
While they wept, gathered around
Arms open wide, on my sturdy frame
Throwing the dice, mocking the name
How bittersweet to be so strong
Life can be a cruel destiny
I didn't do anything wrong
I only wanted to be a tree ... to be a tree ... to be a tree