Lyrics
Are you, are you comin' to the tree?
Asking if someone is approaching the tree.
Where they strung up a man, they say who murdered three
Referring to a man who allegedly murdered three people and was hanged at the tree.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Highlighting unusual events at the location, suggesting it's not uncommon for strange things to occur.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Suggesting a midnight meeting at the hanging tree, potentially a clandestine rendezvous.
Are you, are you comin' to the tree
Repeating the inquiry about approaching the tree.
Where dead man called out for his love to flee?
Describing a dead man's plea for his love to escape, adding an eerie atmosphere.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Emphasizing the strangeness of events at the tree location.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Reiterating the idea of a potential midnight meeting at the hanging tree.
Are you, are you comin' to the tree
Again asking if someone is approaching the tree, possibly the same person from earlier lines.
Where I told you to run so we'd both be free?
Recalling a previous instruction to run for freedom.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Underlining the strange occurrences at the tree location.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Repeating the idea of a potential midnight meeting with someone.
Are you, are you comin' to the tree
Asking if someone is approaching the tree again.
Where necklace of hope, side by side with me?
Mentioning a necklace of hope, suggesting a symbolic item linked to the speaker.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Reiterating the strange events at the tree location.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Reemphasizing the potential midnight meeting at the hanging tree.
Are you, are you comin' to the tree
Once more asking if someone is coming to the tree.
Where I told you to run, so we'd both be free?
Recalling an earlier instruction to run for freedom.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Stressing the unusual nature of events at the tree location.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Repeating the idea of a potential midnight meeting with someone for freedom.
Are you, are you comin' to the tree?
Reiterating the question about approaching the tree.
Where they strung up a man, they say who murdered three
Repeating the mention of a man who allegedly murdered three and was hanged at the tree.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Emphasizing the strange occurrences at the tree location once again.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Repeating the suggestion of a potential midnight meeting at the hanging tree.
Are you, are you comin' to the tree
Reiterating the inquiry about approaching the tree, perhaps with a sense of urgency.
Where the dead man called out for his love to flee?
Describing a dead man's plea for his love to escape, mirroring a previous scenario.
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be
Underlining the unusual events at the tree location, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
If we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Repeating the idea of a potential midnight meeting at the hanging tree as a recurring theme.
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