The trees (Sad)

I started noticing trees a few years ago. I have no idea how it started and why but it did. I love they way they snake up and go this way and that. The differences between the trees brought out their character in one manner or other. Thus it seemed to me that the trees could feel anger or sadness depending on the situation. Rush used this concept as a metaphor in their song "The trees".

In the song, the group talk about an unrest and misunderstanding between trees. It is one of their popular songs. The following is a rewrite of the lyrics from the point of view of trees missing the inhabitants who have moved out of the place.

The Tree (Sad)

There is unrest in the place

There is sadness with the trees

For the banyan wants activity

And the neem feels lonely

The trouble with the banyan

As it was always with children

They heard their shouts from dawn till dusk

As they run around gleefully

But the neem can't help its feelings

As they could not hear the talks

And they wonder why it stopped

Can't the children come back?

There is sadness in the place

And the children all have left

As the trees scream 'depressing!'

And they sadly, sway in the wind

So the trees formed a union

And demanded some company

'The place is just too quiet

We are used to company'

Now there's no more loneliness

For they passed a noble law

And replaced trees with buildings

By cutting,

Leveling,

And concrete