Feed the Tree
Belly
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This old man I've talked about Broke his own heart, Poured it in the ground Big red tree grew up and out, Throws up its leaves, Spins round and round. I know all this and more So take your hat off When you're talking to me And be there when I feed the tree This little squirrel I used to be Slammed her bike down the stairs They put silver where her teeth had been Baby silvertooth, she grins and grins I know all this and more So take your hat off boy When you're talking to me And be there when I feed the tree Take your hat off boy When you're talking to me And be there when I feed the tree This old man I used to be Spins around, around, around the tree Silver baby come to me I'll only hurt you in my dreams I know all this and I know all this and I know all this and more So take your hat off boy When you're talking to me And be there when I feed the tree Take your hat off When you're talking to me And be there when I feed the tree
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Written by: TANYA DONELLY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album History"Feed the Tree" is a song by the alternative rock band Belly. It was the lead single off their debut album, "Star".
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States in 1993, marking the band's highest-charting song in their discography.
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Music Video Recognition"Feed the Tree" music video was directed by Mark Seliger and Fred Woodward. In 1994, it was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards: Best New Artist and Best Alternative Video.
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Influential SoundBelly's sound on "Feed the Tree," characterized by engaging guitar riffs and ethereal vocals, was instrumental in defining the indie rock and alternative rock genre of the '90s.
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Meaning & InterpretationThe song's title, "Feed the Tree" is often interpreted as a metaphor for death and the respect for the continuity of life.
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Production TeamAlong with the rest of the album "Star," "Feed the Tree" was produced by Gil Norton — noteworthy for his work with bands like Pixies and Echo & the Bunnymen.
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Band's Peak"Feed the Tree" was released at the peak of Belly's popularity, before their eventual disbandment in 1996. After a hiatus of nearly two decades, the band reformed in 2016 and continues to perform this beloved track.
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Memory Inducer"Feed the Tree" holds a strong sense of nostalgia for fans of '90s music, as it was regularly played on alternative radio and MTV, cementing its place in popular culture of the era.
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Lead VocalTanya Donelly, the lead singer of Belly, was formerly a member of Throwing Muses and The Breeders. Her unique voice gave "Feed the Tree" its haunting, memorable sound.
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PersonnelOther members during the recording of "Feed the Tree" were Fred Abong on bass, brothers Tom and Chris Gorman on guitar and drums respectively.
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Popularity in UKIn addition to its success in the US, "Feed the Tree" also saw significant chart success in the UK, reaching number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
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