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The Trees
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The Trees was released on October 29, 1978 by Mercury Records as a part of the album Hemispheres (40th Anniversary)
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Release DateOctober 29, 1978
LabelMercury Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
There is unrest in the forest, there is trouble with the trees
For the maples want more sunlight, and the oaks ignore their pleas
[Verse 2]
The trouble with the maples and they're quite convinced they're right
They say the oaks are just too lofty and they grab up all the light
But the oaks can't help their feelings if they like the way they're made
And they wonder why the maples can't be happy in their shade
[Verse 3]
There is trouble in the forest and the creatures all have fled
As the maples scream, oppression, and the oaks just shake their heads
[Verse 4]
So the maples formed a union and demanded equal rights
The oaks are just too greedy we will make them give us light
Now there's no more oak oppression for they passed a noble law
And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw
Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart
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