I am a tree — I show my age when I don’t cry
I have the leaves that will fall off when wind blows by Don’t strip off my bark — I have been stripped of it before
Yesterday’s gone and tomorrow has so much more in store
You are a bird — you’re taking off in every way
Say the last word until there is nothing more to say
Don’t interrupt — you know the squirrels are my friends
Get off my limb — for I will break before I bend
I’m planning to see
I’m planning to feel you all over me So climb up my trunk and build on your nest
Come and get the sap out if me
I am a tree!
Fruitless and free!
No symmetry!
Touch me and see!
I am a tree — counting my rings will do no good
I won’t live long but I would be with you if I could
When you take flight, remember me to one who lives there
Since you have flown, there’s something special in the air
(Re-zoom/Busy signals from the home front)
Guided by voices are simply one of the best and most important bands ever...influencing countless others who've reached greater fame. Dont forget to celebrate international GBV day!!
I just discovered GBV 2 years ago after hearing various people rave about them for years.. The thing I like about their music is that they know how to create the rock and roll guitar hook. And they hook you in many different ways. It isn't always a pretty jangle, it can be raw or distorted or slow and rhythmic. But GBV songs hook you and draw you in. And it should always be played LOUD!
A great track written by Cleveland's own Doug Gillard that was on one of his band GEM's releases prior to this version. Both rock out in the best way possible.