Story Behind The Song

This song was written by Casia of Canada. Through the ability of internet collaboration sites, Casia met singer and melodist, Christina Britton of Scotland. They are now soul sistas and have been collaborating for over two years. They are finishing their second album with composers, musicians, and mixers from around the world.

Song Description

The simple pleasures of love are what humans strive for, but unfortunately it can come with a bitter taste. There are always hurdles to overcome and it's never as simple as one dreams it to be.

Lyrics

The Bitter Tree
Lyrics by Casia © 2011
Christina Britton - Vocals and melody
David Patterson - Composition

(V1)
All I want are simple things
A bit of love without the strings
The sun is scorching today
But in truth I'm feeling rain

(Chorus)
The bitter tree
Is diseased
Call the doctor
Won't you please
Find a cure
And release me

(V2)
This life wasn't in
In my long-term plan
Tell me why was I
Was I dealt this hand
The king always rules
But I'm just a Jack
It's time to call my
Call my aces back

(Chorus)
The bitter tree
Is diseased
Call the doctor
Won't you please
Find a cure
And release me

(V3)
I thought I'd always be
Always be wild and free
I'm not sure that this thing
This thing called love is for me
But I took that bite
Now he's holding the cards
The school of knocks has me
Has me falling hard

(Chorus)
The bitter tree
Is diseased
Call the doctor
Won't you please
Find a cure
And release me

Solo

(Bridge)
Yeah it was me
I took that bite of the bitter tree
I feel it rushing through my veins
Love has infected me
I fall down to my knees
I'm begging the doctor please
Please give me a pill
So I can finally be free

(Outro)
The bitter tree
The bitter tree
Can't you see
It's not for me
The bitter tree
It's not for me
But I've fallen hard
Now I'm diseased