Envy The Trees
Embracing Life's Green Wisdom: Envy The Trees by Mia Stegner
Lyrics
Caught myself envying the trees again today
Expressing the speaker's recurring experience of feeling jealous of trees.
So strong, so still, so quiet, so alone but they don’t care
Describing the trees as strong, still, quiet, and indifferent to external opinions or circumstances.
With the squirrels living on their shoulders, and their toes always in the ground
Depicting the coexistence of nature, with squirrels on the trees' branches and their connection to the ground through their roots.
Letting the ones around them breathe, even making more air
Highlighting the positive impact of trees on the environment by providing oxygen and space for others.
Must be nice, can’t deny that I am angry
Admitting the speaker's frustration and anger despite the trees' innocence.
How can I be so mad when they did nothing wrong
Questioning the speaker's own emotions and the irrationality of being angry at the trees.
Have you thought about trees?
Prompting the listener to consider the significance of trees.
I want you to look at a single leaf in the breeze
Encouraging the observer to focus on a single leaf in motion.
Watch how it dances
Highlighting the graceful and carefree nature of a leaf's dance in the breeze.
See, how it doesn’t have a single worry
Emphasizing the leaf's lack of worries as a contrast to human concerns.
Damn every single one of those pretty green pieces of the world
Expressing resentment towards the seemingly carefree nature of nature.
Caught myself envying the trees again today
Reiterating the speaker's envy of trees and their qualities.
So alive, so wise, so big, they know their purpose
Describing trees as alive, wise, big, and aware of their purpose.
With the birds picking them to make homes with, and their arms always stretched out wide
Illustrating trees as providers for birds, offering shelter with their outstretched branches.
Pretty no matter the season, always getting to look at the sky
Highlighting the aesthetic beauty of trees throughout the seasons and their constant view of the sky.
Must be nice, can’t deny that I am angry
Acknowledging the persistent anger and frustration despite the trees' innocence.
How can I be so mad when they did nothing wrong
Questioning the validity of the speaker's anger towards the blameless trees.
Get chopped and burned and see if I care
Expressing a hypothetical scenario of trees being cut and burned, challenging the speaker's claim of indifference.
I do I swear I swear
Affirming the speaker's emotional connection and care for the well-being of the trees.
Get chopped and burned and see if I care
Repeating the theme of caring for trees despite the hypothetical scenario.
I do I swear I swear
Emphasizing the sincerity of the speaker's concern for the trees.
Have you thought about trees?
Encouraging reflection on the importance of trees and their individual elements.
I want you to look at a single leaf in the breeze
Reiterating the invitation to observe a single leaf in motion.
Watch how it dances
Emphasizing the graceful and carefree dance of a leaf in the breeze.
See, how it doesn’t have a single worry
Highlighting the leaf's lack of worries as a contrast to human concerns.
Damn every single one of those pretty green pieces of the world
Expressing resentment towards the seemingly carefree nature of nature.
Have you thought about trees?
Reiterating the importance of contemplating trees and their significance.
I want you to look at a single leaf in the breeze
Encouraging the observer to focus on a single leaf in motion.
Watch how it dances
Highlighting the graceful and carefree nature of a leaf's dance in the breeze.
See, how it doesn’t have a single worry
Emphasizing the leaf's lack of worries as a contrast to human concerns.
Damn every single one of those pretty green pieces of the world
Expressing resentment towards the seemingly carefree nature of nature.
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