SONG OF OAK
Dear People
Here’s your old friend Oak
I never spoke out before
But now I can’t be silent
Dear People
Here’s your old friend Oak
I never spoke out before
But now I can’t be silent anymore
Do you remember me
It’s the old Oak tree
Do you remember me
I am Oak
Member of the Standing Tall People
Friend of all people
Those who rustle in the wind
And I can hear you think
Trees usually don’t speak
You have a point there indeed
I had to work on my technique
For some time
Never knew that I could rhyme though
But see me go
There’s something that I want you to know
We’ve known each other for so long
Our bond was strong, even when we didn’t
See each other much, we got along so well
Can you tell my friend when we lost touch?
I’ve seen your first steps, heard your first cry
You blew my mind, being the first of all creatures
To ask why
We had a silent understanding
You became a true companion
And I was so proud to be
Your sacred tree
And I was so proud to be
Your sacred tree
Ooo, and I miss you
That’s all
Ooo, I miss the warmth of an arm
A tender check after the storm
And I wonder if you miss me too
We felt a mutual respect
And I always protected you
Though I feel that I’ve become
An object to you now
Making me wonder
If I have let you down somehow?
I know that it sounds funny but what if
My branches grew paper money
Instead of leaves
Would I then receive more of your attention
Or am I being naive
Oh I just want you to know
That I miss your company
I miss the silence of you sitting
Underneath my canopy
I miss the parties and the nights
You danced around my trunk
When you got drunk and I got drunk
With happiness since we were blessed
With friendship that forever lasts
With friendship that forever lasts
Ooo, and I miss you
That’s all
Ooo, I miss the warmth of an arm
A tender check after the storm
And I wonder if you miss me too
Ooo, and I miss you and I miss you
Ooo, and I miss you and I miss you
Lyrics & vocals Nynke Laverman | Music Sytze Pruiksma & Nynke Laverman | All instruments, musical production & recording Sytze Pruiksma | Mix Harry Zwerver | Mastering Darius van Helfteren
