Oh tree, oh tree
As old as me
You've known the earth for equal time
But have listened to different chimes
Different noises, that is
Quiet ones you've heard
While I have heard the rampant banging
Of the hooves of humanity's herd
They've trampled overtop
The world I knew before
Not really caring, just moving
Not really particular, either or
They've followed where their eyes have led them
Their engine drives their machine
If you wanted to stop them, you could never catch 'em
The clock ticks, they fade away, never to be seen
Thus I am rendered here
Small and weak
Trampled on, relentless noise in my ear
I am the spazzing outsider freak
But you tree; you're not small
You're grand and proud and never trampled
You are tall
So let me hug you
And stand above all you are
For just a moment, I'll see the world and say adieu
I don't deserve the sight, not at all
For you trees are patient and steady
While humans are busy, rapid, erotic, unnerved
Thus guiltfully I plead for this one moment
Your comfort, this life
That which I do not deserve
