Peach Tree
Embrace Opportunity: Lessons from a Cursed Peach Tree
Lyrics
We'd watch for the right size and color
We were observant, looking for the appropriate size and color.
But I think that our peach tree was cursed
The peach tree we had seemed to have a negative fate or bad luck.
Because all of the squirrels, and birds, and bugs
Squirrels, birds, and bugs were quick to take the peaches before we could.
Wouldn't wait as long, so they'd get there first
The competition for the peaches was fierce; other creatures got there first.
If you wait too long for a thing to be ripe
If you delay too much, things can go bad before you realize it.
Then just before you know it, it's spoiled
Waiting too long for something to ripen may result in spoilage.
If you wait too long for your turn to bite
Delaying your opportunity to act may ruin your perfect plan.
Then your perfect plan will be foiled
Procrastination can thwart your well-thought-out plans.
Go outside, take what's there
Suggesting to go outside and seize opportunities available.
It can be yours, even the squirrels will share
Even something seemingly abundant can be shared, using squirrels as an example.
Go outside, take a bite
Encouraging taking action and trying things, even if they aren't perfect.
You will never taste anything perfect, try as you might
Perfection may be unattainable, so try and enjoy what's available.
We'd watch for the right size and color
Repetition of the observation of the peach tree's unfortunate state.
But I think our peach tree was cursed
Reiteration of the belief that the peach tree is cursed.
Because all of the squirrels, and birds, and bugs
Repeating the idea that other creatures outpace us in reaching the peaches.
Wouldn't wait as long, so they'd get there first
Emphasizing the swift competition for the peaches.
If you wait too long for a thing to be ripe
Warning against waiting too long for something to be ready.
Then just before you know it, it's spoiled
Repeating the idea that delayed action may result in spoilage.
If you wait too long for your turn to bite
Reiteration of the consequences of waiting too long to act.
Then your perfect plan will be foiled
Emphasizing the risk of plans failing due to delayed action.
Don't be too picky, in the pursuit of picking peaches
Cautioning against being overly selective in the pursuit of goals.
That's what the story of the poor peach tree teaches
Referencing a moral or lesson learned from the story of the unfortunate peach tree.
Don't be too picky, in the pursuit of picking peaches
Repeating the caution against excessive pickiness in pursuing objectives.
That's what the story of the poor peach tree teaches
Reiteration of the lesson derived from the story of the poor peach tree.
We'd watch for the right size and color
Repeating the observation of seeking the right size and color.
But I think that our peach tree was cursed
Reiterating the belief in the cursed nature of the peach tree.
Because all of the squirrels, and birds, and bugs
Repetition of the idea that other creatures beat us to the peaches.
Wouldn't wait as long, so they'd get there first
Emphasizing the swiftness of other beings in reaching the peaches.
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