The Secret Life Of Plants
Stevie Wonder · Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants [1979]
Begins inside a tiny seed
And what we think as insignificant
Provides the purest air we breathe
But who am I to doubt or question the inevitable being
For these are but a few discoveries
We find inside the Secret Life of Plants
A species smaller than the eye can see
Or larger than most living things
And yet we take from it without consent
Our shelter, food, habilment
But who am I to doubt or question the inevitable being
For these are but a few discoveries
Wwe find inside the Secret Life of Plants
But far too many give them in return
A stomp, cut, drown, or burn
As is they're nothing
But if you ask yourself where would you be
Without them you will find you would not
And some believe antennas are their leaves
That spans beyond our galaxy
They've been, they are and probably will be
Who are the mediocrity
But who am I to doubt or question the inevitable being
For these are but a few discoveries
We find inside the Secret Life of Plants
For these are but a few discoveries
We find inside the Secret Life of Plants
The Secret Life Of Plants
Stevie Wonder's 'The Secret Life Of Plants' serves as the centerpiece of his 1979 experimental album of the same name. Commissioned for a television special, the track showcases Wonder's willingness to explore ambient textures and extended instrumental passages alongside his signature vocal melodies. The recording blends elements of funk, soul, and psychedelic rock, reflecting the artist's broader interest in nature and the environment during this period of his career. This work stands as a unique song in his discography, demonstrating his ability to craft music that functions both as a standalone single and as part of a larger conceptual narrative. The song remains a testament to Wonder's creative versatility and his capacity to merge popular songwriting with avant-garde production techniques.