The Tree Of Life
Bill Mcgee · The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life (feat. Jay Baxter) Lyrics
[Intro]
(Oh-oo-oh 'kay)
[Verse]
We have tomorrow
Right before us like a burning flame
Yesterday night
And today's sundown is almost gone
Life is so, so unpredictable
It changes with every season
Even on your coldest night, or your coldest winter. (Yeah)
It happens for the best of reasons
[Chorus]
Although it feels so eternal
(Yeah) all you do is freeze
I know I promise Spring is coming
And with it brand new leaves
[Verse]
Roses aren't always red. (Ooh-ho)
Violets aren't always blue. (No)
But listen to the positives, the positive voice
That voice that's way down inside of you
The future is uncertain;
It's so hard for us to see
What tomorrow is holding
For you and me
[Chorus]
Although it feels so eternal
That all you ever do is freeze
Oh I promise Spring is coming
And with it brand new leaves
(Brand new leaves, Yeah)
[Flugelhorn solo]
[Bridge]
Witness the joy under all the pain
I'm ready to receive what you have for me. (Yeah)
[Chorus]
Although it feels so eternal
Like all you do is freeze
I promise Spring is coming (Woah oh)
I promise Spring is coming (Yes I know)
I know Spring is coming
And with it brand new leaves
Brand new leaves
With it, brand new leaves
[Outro (ad lib)]
I know
Ohhh
In the morning time
Brand new leaves
Talkin' 'bout the tree of life
Can I get a witness?
Ohh
Ooo
Somebody, somebody somebody somebody somebody
Vicious tree of life
But you gotta keep on dancin' on
I feel-
Know it seems dark right now-
Tomorrow will bring-
But Joy, Joy [?} in the morning
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The Tree Of Life
"The Tree Of Life" is a song about the cycles of life, about the way that everything changes with the seasons. The track, by Bill McGee featuring Jay Baxter, is a soulful reflection on the passage of time and the promise of renewal. The lyrics are full of the kind of gentle wisdom that makes the song feel like a quiet meditation.
The song opens with a reflection. "We have tomorrow / Right before us like a burning flame / Yesterday night / And today's sundown is almost gone / Life is so, so unpredictable / It changes with every season / Even on your coldest night, or your coldest winter / It happens for the best of reasons." It is a song about the way that life is always in motion, about the way that even the coldest winter is followed by spring.
The chorus is built around the central promise. "Although it feels so eternal / All you do is freeze / I know I promise Spring is coming / And with it brand new leaves." It is a song about hope, about the promise that renewal is always on the way.
The second verse is full of the kind of imagery that makes the song so affecting. "Roses aren't always..." It is a song about the way that beauty can be fleeting, about the way that even the most beautiful things have their season.
For a reviewer, "The Tree Of Life" is a gentle example of Bill McGee's ability to create music that is both reflective and hopeful. It is a song about the cycles of life, about the promise of renewal, and it is delivered with a vocal performance that is both warm and sincere. It is a track that rewards a quiet listen, and it is a worthy addition to his catalogue.