Feed The Tree

Belly

About Feed The Tree

"Feed the Tree" is a song by Belly, released as the band's first single from their debut album, Star, in 1993. It is the band's biggest hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. According to lead singer Tanya Donelly, the song is a metaphor about commitment and respect, with the tree being a place on a large farm where a family would be buried. The song is a downloadable track for the Rock Band series.


Year:
1993
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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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Belly

Belly was an alternative rock band formed in 1991 by former Throwing Muses members Tanya Donelly (who was also in The Breeders) and Fred Abong. The band was based in Boston, Massachusetts, though all of the original members grew up in Newport, Rhode Island. The band consisted of Donelly on lead vocals and guitar, Abong on bass, Tom Gorman on guitar, and Chris Gorman on drums. Tom and Chris, who were brothers, were childhood friends of Donelly's; they had previously played in the hardcore punk band Verbal Assault. On at least one tour date (in February, 1993) in Albany, NY, former Throwing Muses member, Leslie Langston, lent a hand on bass. more »

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Written by: TANYA DONELLY

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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".
Chart Success
The 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.
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.
Influential Sound
Belly'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.
Meaning & Interpretation
The song's title, "Feed the Tree" is often interpreted as a metaphor for death and the respect for the continuity of life.
Production Team
Along 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.
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.
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.
Lead Vocal
Tanya 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.
Personnel
Other members during the recording of "Feed the Tree" were Fred Abong on bass, brothers Tom and Chris Gorman on guitar and drums respectively.
Popularity in UK
In 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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