Words & Music: Opal Merenda, Saskia Van Meter, Stella Breitenstein, Ramona Brueckner, Lee Collins, Will Merenda, Mike Merenda, Ruth Ungar Merenda
The lyrics were composed in the Binnie's Bathhouse women's shower by Saskia, Opal, Stella, Ramona, and Ruth - taking inspiration from the sky above and the holidays around the corner. Meanwhile Lee, Will and Mike jammed on a minor chord which fit our mysterious forest vibe perfectly. Guinness, Ida, and Opal traded off the lead vocal in the studio with lovely shrieks from Opal and Saskia.
lyrics
SEASONS OF THE TREES
Springtime feel the breeze
Tap tap tap on the maple trees
Summer green leaves catch my eye
Up Up Up in the tie-dyed sky
Fall colors, Halloween
Trick-or-treat and hear the screams
Winter snow on the Christmas trees
Ho Ho Ho and presents, please
Seasons of the trees!
credits
from Volume 1: Resilience,
released April 22, 2021
Guinness Van Meter, Ida Stoever, Opal Merenda: lead vocal
Saskia Van Meter: vocal
Lee Collins: drums, vocal
Will Merenda: keys
Mike Merenda: guitars
Ruth Ungar Merenda: bass
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