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Tree of Life - Single

by Dusty Wright

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"Swamp rock biblical... a gothic edge of prophecy with a Native American verve." - Robert Cochrane/CC UK

This is my homage to the trees of Gaia. Trees talk to us. We need to listen. Written for La Mama's Poetry Electric: "Climate Change" event, Apr 26, 2021.

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Verse 1:
THIS IS THE STORY OF THE TREE OF LIFE
FULL OF WONDER, BUT FULL OF STRIVE
THIS IS THE STORY OF THE TREE OF LIFE

THIS IS THE STORY OF A WOMAN AND A MAN
LAID WASTE TO ALL THAT THEY HAD
THIS IS THE STORY / OF THE TREE OF LIFE

CHORUS:
TREE OF LIFE / SO TALL AND PROUD
WRAP YOUR LIMBS AROUND US / ROOTS UNBOUND
WATCHING LIFE / WATCHING LIFE DEVOLVE
TREE OF LIFE

Verse 2:
I WATCHED IN HORROR AS YOU POISONED OUR LAND
AND KEPT ON TAKIN’ WITHOUT A REAL PLAN
THIS IS THE STORY OF THE TREE OF LIFE

I TRIED TO CRY OUT DON’T MURDER THIS LAND
CUZ IF YOU DO IT’LL ALL BE SAND
THIS IS THE STORY OF THE TREE OF LIFE

CHORUS:
TREE OF LIFE / SO TALL AND PROUD
WRAP YOUR LIMBS AROUND US / ROOTS UNBOUND
WATCHING LIFE / WATCHING LIFE EVOLVE
TREE OF LIFE

BRIDGE:
MAJESTIC IN YOUR REACH
SO MUCH WISDOM IF YOU COULD SPEAK
SO MUCH LIFE LEFT TO SEEK (IF LEFT ALONE)
TREE OF LIFE

Verse 3:
WHEN MY LIMBS GROW HEAVY AND WEAK
PLZ CHOP ME DOWN / EASE MY SOUL TO SLEEP
THIS IS THE STORY OF THE TREE OF LIFE

PLANT MY SEED / AND I’LL RISE AGAIN
TO COMFORT GAIA FROM ALL OF YOUR SINS
THIS IS THE STORY OF THE TREE OF LIFE

CHORUS:
TREE OF LIFE / SO TALL AND PROUD
WRAP YOUR LIMBS AROUND US / ROOTS UNBOUND
WATCHING LIFE / WATCHING LIFE EVOLVE
TREE OF LIFE

Outro:
TREE OF LIFE / TREE OF LIFE / TREE OF LIFE
TREE OF LIFE / TREE OF LIFE / TREE OF LIFE

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released May 26, 2021
Dusty Wright - vocal, Gretsch guitars, shaker
Jonathan K. Bendis - Gibson Johnny A guitar
Kevin Mackall - bass
Bobby Bird Burke - drums

Produced by Dusty Wright & Martin John Butler. Mixed by Martin John Butler at Two Dogs Studio, NYC. Recorded at Silo House Studio, New Concord, NY. Mastered by Maggie Luthar at Welcome to 1979, Nashville. Song written by Dusty Wright,

© 2021 PetRock, Inc./BMI.

Cover at by d. Bindi.

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Dusty Wright New York, New York

I'm a singer-songwriter/composer who has released 11 albums and multiple singles. I've had my songs featured in films, television, and online. My music has been aptly described as "cinematic Americana."

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