Story Behind The Song
My mother had said she always wanted a little pond and a willow tree. I couldn't give those to her at the time, so I wrote this song instead.
Song Description
Gentle and simple, featuring clear female vocal and autoharp, creates a tender aura.
| Song Length |
2:35 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Poignant |
Subject |
Regret, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Joan Baez, Judy Collins |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
I Wish I Was a Willow By Einen, 1995
I wish I was a willow
bending down, down, down
I wish I was a willow
bending near the ground
The wind would blow my feather branches,
round and round,
I wish I was a willow,
bending down, down, down.
And if I be a willow tree
my branches would surround
Your shoulders like a blanket warm
to keep you safe from harm.