"The Big Tree" lyrics

There's some burnt grass in the yard, from a fire I didn't start
Why do some things learn to grow, while others just fall apart?
But the big tree didn't burn, it just stood there with the birds
I've tried to live and learn, but some days just feel so long
Mmm, mmm

And still you have to leave, there's not a forest in those trees
It's a good love when it waits and builds up like a symphony
I said dear, it won't be long, before I end up turned to stone
There's a big piece of my soul that's buried out there somewhere deep

And it's throbbing at my feet, it's consuming every part of me
It's a setting sun, I don't want to wait too long to see
So I'll stand out here each night, and I'll dream of some better life
In the darkest dark, I only need one speck of light
Somehow, it all feels alright

The big tree kept its roots, even when the earth shook loose
I've tried to keep my youth, but some days I just feel so tired
And I want to be moved, I want to be moved by you
But do I have to choose between rooted love and flying high?

And it's throbbing at my feet, it's consuming every part of me
It's a setting sun, I don't want to wait too long to see
So I'll stand out here each night, and I'll dream of some better life
In the darkest dark, I only need one speck of light
Somehow, somehow

I'll wait for you, if you wait for me
Dear, I'll wait for you, if you wait for me
Dear, I'll wait for you, if you wait for me

The big tree stands through time
But I'm afraid of getting left behind
I felt your hand fold gently into mine
Dear, I'll be your speck of light