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The Baobab Tree (Feat. Simon Godfrey)

from Stitched Up by The Patchwork Alliance

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Tells the legend/story of the fabulous Baobab Tree & how it got its 'other’ name as the "Upside-Down Tree".
Based on Myths & Legend!

lyrics

I'll tell you all of the Upside Down Tree
Should have let sleeping dogs lie
It began at the waters edge
Basking in the evening light

Caught its' reflection with the other trees
Hated what it saw
Complained that it was unfair
to have an elephant form

"Why not fruit like the fig?
Why not slender like the palm?
Why not bright like the flame tree?
Would it have done any harm?

Wrinkles cover my skin
Flowers small and pale
Underwhelming, invisible
Not worthy of your name!"

The Creator lost his cool!
Struck and plucked it out
Turned it over and planted it firmly, Upside down!

"As you can no longer see
You'll stop your moaning at me
I will give you many a year
To muse and disagree"

Alone and peaceful stands the Baobao Tree
Waiting for a Dusk glow shine
A few short hours to free up the soul, to pass along life

Open up in the blink of an eye
By tomorrow, flower's fade
‘But I have stood here for a thousand years
Watching all things start to wane”

credits

from Stitched Up, released March 1, 2024
See Album Page for Full Band credits

Guy Manning: Music, Lyrics & Arrangements
Produced by Sean Timms

Featured Lead & BV Vocals: Simon Godfrey
BVs: Guy Manning
Keyboards & Samples: Guy Manning
Saxes: Marek Arnold
African guitars & Lead Guitar: Jon Axon
Acoustic Guitar: Guy Manning
Mandolins: Guy Manning
Basses: Guy Manning
Drums: John Southerden & Guy Manning
Percussion & FX Samples: Guy Manning

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Guy Manning UK

Physical CDs are still available - check on the websites below

Leader of band - Damanek (3 albums)

Leader of project, The Patchwork Alliance

Solo Artist / Band Leader for Manning [1999-2014] (15 albums)

Former Performer,Arranger for UPF (United Progressive Fraternity)

Ex-member of The Tangent sadly
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