The Hanging Tree'
Midnight Reflections: Unveiling the Haunting Tale of 'The Hanging Tree'
Lyrics
cre you, are you comin' to the tree?
Are you coming to the tree?
Where they strung up a man, they say who murdered three
Refers to a place where a man, accused of murdering three people, was hanged.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Strange events have occurred in this location, making it an unusual and eerie place.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Suggests a potential meeting at midnight in the hanging tree, possibly for clandestine or mysterious reasons.
cre you, are you comin' to the tree
Repeats the question, emphasizing the invitation or inquiry to come to the tree.
Where dead man called out for his love to flee?
Describes a dead man's plea for his love to escape or run away from the hanging tree.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Reiterates the strange occurrences in the area.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Echoes the idea of a potential midnight meeting in the hanging tree.
cre you, are you comin' to the tree
Repeats the invitation to come to the tree, introducing the image of a necklace of hope.
Where necklace of hope, side by side with me?
Describes a necklace of hope, suggesting a symbol of optimism or a shared connection.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Highlights the unusual nature of events in the vicinity of the hanging tree.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Reiterates the idea of a potential midnight meeting in the hanging tree.
cre you, are you comin' to the tree
Repeats the invitation, recalling a moment when the speaker advised someone to run for freedom.
Where I told you to run, so we'd both be free?
Suggests that strange things happened, reinforcing the notion that the hanging tree is an extraordinary place.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Reiterates the potential meeting at midnight in the hanging tree.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Repeats the invitation, emphasizing the eerie atmosphere of the hanging tree.
cre you, are you comin' to the tree?
Restates the question, referring again to the hanging tree and the man accused of murdering three people.
Where they strung up a man, they say who murdered three
Recalls the previous mention of the man hanged for murder and the strange events in the area.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Reiterates the unusual occurrences in the vicinity of the hanging tree.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Echoes the idea of a potential midnight meeting in the hanging tree.
cre you, are you comin' to the tree
Repeats the inquiry, inviting someone to the tree, reminiscent of earlier lines.
Where the dead man called out for his love to flee?
Recalls a dead man's plea for his love to escape, reinforcing the tragic and desperate nature of the situation.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Reiterates the strange events in the area, creating a sense of foreboding.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Repeats the potential midnight meeting in the hanging tree, maintaining the mysterious atmosphere.
cre you, are you comin' to the tree
Repeats the invitation, incorporating the image of a necklace of hope and unity.
Where necklace of hope, side by side with me?
Describes the necklace of hope, symbolizing a shared source of optimism or strength.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Reiterates the strange occurrences in the area, underscoring the unsettling nature of the hanging tree.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Repeats the idea of a potential midnight meeting in the hanging tree, concluding with a sense of anticipation or mystery.
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