The Trees
Rush
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There is unrest in the forest There is trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas The trouble with the maples And they're quite convinced they're right They say the oaks are just too lofty And they grab up all the light But the oaks can't help their feelings If they like the way they're made And they wonder why the maples Can't be happy in their shade? There is trouble in the forest And the creatures all have fled As the maples scream 'oppression!' And the oaks, just shake their heads So the maples formed a union And demanded equal rights 'The oaks are just too greedy We will make them give us light' Now there's no more oak oppression For they passed a noble law And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, Axe, And saw
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Written by: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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11 facts about this song
Song Concept- "The Trees" by Rush depicts a fable about trees that mirrors human societal behavior. It tells a story of conflict and unrest between Maples and Oaks, representing class struggle.
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Album- The song is track number three on Rush's 1978 album titled "Hemispheres."
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Run Time- The runtime of "The Trees" is about 4 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Musicality- It is known for its complex musical arrangements, filled with shifting time signatures and sudden tempo changes, signature traits of Rush.
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Lyrics and Music- Like most of Rush's library, "The Trees" was written by band members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, with Peart, the drummer, primarily responsible for the lyrics.
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Parody- It has been interpreted as a parody of unnecessary conflict and the folly of forced equality.
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Live Performances- The song, being a fan favorite, has often been included in the band's flashy live performances.
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Music Video- A promotional video for "The Trees," made for Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, features Rush performing the song on a sound stage.
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Recognition- The song is recognized for Lifeson's guitar work and Lee's synthesizer playing, which adds atmospheric texture to the song.
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Meaning- While Peart has dismissed the idea that "The Trees" possesses any sort of deep philosophical or political message, it's still often considered by fans as an allegory for class warfare or the inherent problems with forcing equality.
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Popularity- Despite not being released as a single, "The Trees" is one of Rush's most popular songs.
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