Strong as an Oak
Growing Love, Weathering Storms: Becky's Journey from Willow to Oak
Lyrics
There's two trees in Becky Hill's front yard,
Describing the two trees, one large and one small, presumably the oak and the willow.
One big, and one small
Further description of the trees, specifying the big oak and the smaller willow.
That big oak's been there for ages
Noting the longevity of the big oak, suggesting it has been there for a long time.
And they planted that willow last fall
Indicating that the willow was planted recently, in the fall.
He bought it for their anniversary,
Explaining that the willow was a gift for their anniversary, symbolizing their love.
So they could watch it grow like their love
Expressing the desire to witness the willow grow, paralleling the growth of their love.
Well each day she looks out the window,
Describing how, over time, the willow has not grown much, observed daily by the woman.
To see it not growing that much.
Highlighting the lack of substantial growth in the willow, possibly mirroring relationship struggles.
And she cries like that weeping willow,
Continuing the analogy, describing her tears and emotional pain when the wind (challenges) blows.
Every time the wind starts to blow
Anticipating her future strength, suggesting resilience against emotional storms.
One of these days she's gonna be strong,
Expressing hope for the woman to become strong, drawing a parallel with the steadfast oak.
Strong like the oak.
Reiterating the desire for the woman to become strong, akin to the enduring oak tree.
Now she hates the thought of leaving,
Addressing the woman's reluctance to leave despite inner conflict.
She hates to stay,
Highlighting her internal struggle—desire to leave versus the lingering need for the relationship.
But somewhere in her heart she still needs him,
Acknowledging a remaining emotional connection, albeit weaker than before.
But not as much as she did yesterday.
Indicating that her need for the relationship has diminished compared to the past.
And she cries like that weeping willow,
Continuing the analogy, indicating emotional pain during challenging times.
Every time the wind starts to blow
Repeating the hope for her future strength, akin to the oak tree's endurance.
One of these days she's gonna be strong,
Reiterating the anticipation of the woman's growth and strength.
Strong like the oak.
Empty line, providing a pause in the narrative.
She'll walk out that screen door and hold her hand high,
Depicting a scene of her confidently walking away, symbolizing independence and strength.
Won't look back, won't shed a tear
Emphasizing her determination to move forward without looking back or dwelling on the past.
Right now she's afraid of being alone,
Expressing her current fear of loneliness, despite having been emotionally alone for a long time.
Oh, but she's been alone for years
Highlighting her realization that she has been emotionally isolated for years in the relationship.
She cries like that weeping willow,
Continuing to describe her tears during emotional storms, emphasizing her ongoing struggle.
Every time the wind starts to blow
Reiterating the expectation of her future strength, likening it to the steadfast oak.
One of these days, she's gonna be strong,
Anticipating her growth and resilience against life's challenges.
Strong like the oak.
Empty line, providing a pause in the narrative.
Yeah one of these days, she's gonna be strong,
Restating the expectation of her becoming strong, comparable to the strength of an oak tree.
Strong as an oak
Concluding with a strong affirmation of her future strength, likening it to the solidity of an oak.
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