Story Behind The Song
The Manchineel Tree is the number one poisonous plant in the world according to the Guinness book of world records.
No part of it can be touched without dire consequences.
Song Description
The Manchineel Tree is the number one poisonous plant in the world according to the Guiness book of world records.
No part of it can be touched without dire consequences.
Song Length |
2:21 |
Genre |
Folk - Rural, Folk - Rural |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
Mood |
Relaxed, Tranquil |
Subject |
Plants, Forest, Danger |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The Manchineel Tree by Jeff Person © 20/02/2016
Intro: Steel Drums
Verse 1:
Under the spreading Manchineel
People they ask me how I feel?
I tell them I don't feel so bad
Except for these scalding burns I have
Chorus1:
Manchineel will make you burn
That is the lesson you must learn
If you sleep under the Manchineel tree
Then you will feel the burn like me
Verse 2:
Little green apples from the sky
Don't look up they may hit your eye
Then you will find that you can't see
Under the Manchineel tree
Instrumental : Steel Drums
Verse 1:
Chorus 2:
Manchineel will make you feel bad
When you start losing the skin you had
And as your back begins to peel
You'll curse the dreaded Manchineel
Chorus1:
Manchineel will make you burn
That is the lesson you'll soon learn
If you sleep under the Manchineel tree
Then you will feel the burn like me
Tag: If you sleep under the Manchineel tree
Then you will feel the burn like me
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