Lyrics
Scod: The trees are dying
The trees are in a state of decline or dying.
I'd hate to be a tree in this new century
Expresses a dislike or concern for being a tree in the current era.
All:The trees are crying
Indicates the trees are expressing distress or sorrow.
I'd hate to have what's done to a tree done to me
Highlights the fear of experiencing similar harm as trees do.
Gatesy:Cos they cut them down and turn them into wood
Refers to the process of cutting trees and transforming them into wood.
Yon: They rape entire forests for the corporate good
Describes the exploitation of forests for the benefit of corporations.
Scod: A million awful things are done to trees
Implies numerous harmful actions are inflicted upon trees.
But worst of all (yon and gatesy:Worst of all)
Reinforces the worst action affecting trees (being chained to hippies) with emphasis.
All: Trees get chained to hippies
States the unfortunate event of trees being used for protest purposes (chained to hippies).
Trees get chained to hippies
Reiterates the trees being chained to hippies.
Free the trees!
An exclamation urging for the liberation of trees.
Scod: I'd rather have a squirrel store his nuts in me
Expresses a preference for being utilized by a squirrel rather than being in a similar plight as a tree chained to a hippie.
Help! I'm chained up to a hippy.
Conveys distress at being chained alongside a hippie, seeking help.
yon and gatesy:Free the trees
Repetition urging for the freedom of trees from hippie association.
scod:Smoking dope right near me
Complaint about drug usage (smoking dope) near the tree.
yon and gatesy:Free the trees
Reinforces the call for freeing the trees.
scod:Not offering me any
Expresses dissatisfaction at not being offered the same substances (dope).
yon and gatesy:Free the trees
Continued call for the liberation of trees from hippie activity.
scod:Playing bongos badly
Complaint about disruptive behavior (playing bongos badly) near the tree.
yon and gatesy:Free the trees
Emphasizes the need to free the trees from disruptive activities.
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Exclamation expressing emotion or emphasis.
Free the trees, free the trees, free the trees
Repeated call for the liberation of trees from hippie association.
Have I made my point quite clearly?
Asking if the point made is clear regarding the plight of trees.
Am I labouring it now?
Questioning if the emphasis on the point is excessive.
I'd rather be a table
Expresses a preference for being an inanimate object (table) rather than facing the fate of being turned into wood.
I think rather be woodchips ...
States a preference for being woodchips rather than a tree facing exploitation.
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