Guided by Voices
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Guided by Voices
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One of the few Guided by Voices songs penned by someone other than main songwriter Robert Pollard or “classic lineup” guitarist Tobin Sprout, “I Am a Tree” was written by Doug Gillard originally for his band Gem. Recorded in October 1993, Gem’s version was released as a 12" single in 1996 on Scat Re...
[Verse 1]
I am a tree - I show my age when I don't cry
I have the leaves that will fall off when wind blows by
Don't strip off my bark - I have been stripped of it before
'Cause yesterday's gone and tomorrow has so much more in store
[Verse 2]
You are a bird - you're taking off in every way
Say the last word until there is nothing more to say
Don't interrupt - you know the squirrels are my friends
Get off my limb - for I will break before I bend
[Chorus]
I'm planning to see
I'm planning to feel you all over me
So climb up my trunk and build on your nest
Come and get the sap out of me
I am a tree!
Fruitless and free!
No symmetry!
Touch me and see!
[Verse 3]
I am a tree - counting my rings will do no good
I won't live long but I would be with you if I could
When you take flight, remember me to one who lives there
Since you have flown, there's something special in the air
[Chorus]
I'm planning to see
I'm planning to feel all over me
So climb up my trunk and build on your nest
Come get the sap out if me
I am a tree!
Fruitless and free!
No symmetry!
Touch me and see, yeah
I am a tree, yeah
Fruitless and free, yeah
No symmetry, yeah
I Am a Tree was written by Doug Gillard.
I Am a Tree was produced by Don Depew.
Guided by Voices released I Am a Tree on Tue May 20 1997.