Like most songs in the 90s, the lyrics are enigmatic, but that is just one of its charms (along with an unshakably catchy melody sung well). According to Songfacts, "The metaphor is the tree that would be planted on large farms as a point of reference to getting around (the only tree sometimes). Because nothing would grow under the large tree, the family would be buried under it. Hence: Take your hat off, boy when you're talking to me and be there when I feed the tree."
Thursday, December 17, 2015
"Feed The Tree" by Belly
Belly was a short-lived 90s band led by the prolific Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses, The Breeders). They had a single Top 100 appearance with the gorgeous song, "Feed The Tree", which climbed to #95 in the spring of 1993. It is surprising this tune didn't get to the top of the tree.
Like most songs in the 90s, the lyrics are enigmatic, but that is just one of its charms (along with an unshakably catchy melody sung well). According to Songfacts, "The metaphor is the tree that would be planted on large farms as a point of reference to getting around (the only tree sometimes). Because nothing would grow under the large tree, the family would be buried under it. Hence: Take your hat off, boy when you're talking to me and be there when I feed the tree."
Like most songs in the 90s, the lyrics are enigmatic, but that is just one of its charms (along with an unshakably catchy melody sung well). According to Songfacts, "The metaphor is the tree that would be planted on large farms as a point of reference to getting around (the only tree sometimes). Because nothing would grow under the large tree, the family would be buried under it. Hence: Take your hat off, boy when you're talking to me and be there when I feed the tree."
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