Wishing Tree
Wishing Tree Wisdom: Love's Cautionary Tale
Lyrics
Mama, mama said to me
Mama advises caution or restraint.
Don't go down by the wishing tree
Warns against going to the wishing tree.
Oh without thinking, thinking about me
Implicit plea to consider the consequences on herself.
Mama, mama look at me
Mama, a call for attention.
Thinking 'bout you
Reflecting on thoughts about Mama.
Underneath the wishing tree
Being beneath the wishing tree, a symbolic place.
I found a woman who'll be good to me
Finding a supportive partner.
She said don't go under no kissing tree
Partner's advice to avoid romantic entanglements elsewhere.
Oh, oh with anyone but me
Emphasizes exclusivity in romantic connections.
Oh baby, baby come and see
Inviting the partner to witness something.
I'll be waiting for you
Expressing anticipation and commitment.
Underneath the wishing tree
Reiterating the symbolic significance of the wishing tree.
Oh yes I will
Affirming the waiting commitment.
Oh baby, baby come and see
Repetition of the invitation for emphasis.
I'll be waiting for you
Reiteration of waiting and anticipation.
Under the wishing tree
Reaffirming the symbolic importance of the wishing tree.
Oh
A moment of emotional emphasis or realization.
Under the wishing tree
Repeating the symbolic reference to the wishing tree.
Oh yes I will
Confirmation of commitment under the wishing tree.
Under the wishing tree
Repeating the symbolic location.
I'll be waiting for you, you, you
Reiterating the waiting commitment with emphasis.
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