Trees
Pulp
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I took an air-rifle, shot a magpie to the ground & it died without a sound. Your skin so pale against the fallen Autumn leaves & No-one saw us but the trees. Yeah, the trees, those useless trees produce the air that I am breathing. Yeah, the trees, those useless trees; they never said that you were leaving. I carved your name with a heart just up above - now swollen, Distorted, unrecognisable; like our love. The smell of leaf mould & the sweetness of decay Are the incense at the funeral procession here, today. In the trees, those useless trees, etc. You try to shape the world to what you want the world to be. Carving your name a thousand times won't bring you back to me. Oh no, no I might as well go & tell it to the trees. Go & tell it to the trees, yeah.
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Written by: ANGEL LAFAELE NOA, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, DAVID VURDELJA, DRAZEN KVOCIC, RONALD RAY BRYANT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Band History"Trees" is a song by the British band, Pulp. Formed in 1978, the band is known for its innovative sound with a fusion of pop, punk, and art rock.
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Album and Release"Trees" is featured on Pulp's "We Love Life" album, released in 2001. This album is considered one of Pulp's most quietly daring and innovative works.
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Song InspirationThe title "Trees" stems from a conversation between lead vocalist Jarvis Cocker and his grandmother. After she told him that she preferred trees because people always disappointed, Cocker wrote the song as a commentary on relationships.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe song is a metaphorical exploration of love and disappointment, comparing human imperfection to the constancy and stability of trees.
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Production"Trees" was produced by none other than Scott Walker, one of the most prolific figures in British pop music.
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Band Line-upWhen "Trees" was released, Pulp consisted of Jarvis Cocker (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Nick Banks (drums), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Steve Mackey (bass), and Mark Webber (guitar, keyboards).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Trees" features the band members in various scenarios involving trees, which mirrors the metaphorical representation of trees in the song lyrics.
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Song Reception"Trees" was warmly received by the public and critics, who praised its lyrics and the band's performance, affirming Pulp's status as one of the most innovative British bands of their era.
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Failure to ChartDespite the praise and popularity among fans, "Trees" did not chart in the UK singles chart, reflecting the band's cult following rather than mainstream popularity.
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Cultural Impact"Trees," like many of Pulp's songs, discusses British culture and society of the time. Its poignant commentary on human relationships adds to the band’s reputation as social commentators.
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Live Performances"Trees" was widely performed during Pulp's tours in 2001 and 2002, providing fans with an immersive live experience of the track.
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