Oak Trees | Daniel Nunnelee Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Oak Trees
Daniel Nunnelee Lyrics


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Under the earth under the oak trees
And if I die before the sun rises
I'll be just fine right where I am

Cause I know where I'm going
I know where I'll be
Yeah, I know where I'm going

So you don't cry about me

Cause I'll be dancing, I'll be singing
I'll be spinning 'round in circles
I'll be jumping, I'll be screaming
When I see that silver lining
And I hope that you'll be with me some day
So don't cry about me
Cause I know where i'll be

Start a fire with my guitar
I used to play when i got started
I won't have a need for things like that
When I'm put six feet under ground

Cause I'll be dancing, I'll be singing
I'll be spinning 'round in circles
I'll be jumping, I'll be screaming
When I see that silver lining
And I hope that you'll be with me some day
So don't cry about me
Cause I know where i'll be

I'm going to a place where cars and lights
Won't keep me from my family late at night
I'm going to a place where all my nights
Aren't wasted losing sleep
I'm going to a place where the love can thrive
I'm going to a place where the cancer dies
I'm going to a place where there is no shame
And I can feel no pain
Yeah, this is where I'll stay
Cause I'll be so much more than under oak trees

I'll be dancing, I'll be singing
I'll be spinning round in circles
I'll be jumping, I'll be screaming
When I see that silver lining
Yeah, I'll be dancing, I'll be singing
I'll be spinning 'round in circles
I'll be jumping, I'll be screaming
When I see that silver lining
And I hope that you'll be with me some day

So don't cry about me
Cause I know where i'll be


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daniel Nunnelee's "Oak Trees" reflect on the inevitability of death and the afterlife. The singer expresses a desire to be buried under oak trees when he dies, but also reassures his loved ones that he knows where he's going and that they don't need to cry about him. He imagines himself dancing, singing, spinning, and jumping when he sees the silver lining, and hopes his loved ones will join him someday. The singer contemplates the idea that death will take away his need for material possessions, such as his guitar, and that it will bring him to a place where he can be with his family without any hindrances. He envisions a place where love thrives, shame is nonexistent, and pain is not felt. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's belief that he will be so much more than under the oak trees.


Line by Line Meaning

When I die will you put me
When I pass away, will you bury me


Under the earth under the oak trees
In the ground beneath the oak trees


And if I die before the sun rises
If I pass away in the early hours of the morning


I'll be just fine right where I am
I will be content with my resting place


Cause I know where I'm going
I am confident in where I will be after death


I know where I'll be
I am certain of my eternal destination


Yeah, I know where I'm going
I am very sure of my afterlife


So you don't cry about me
Don't be sad about my passing


Cause I'll be dancing, I'll be singing
I will be joyful and celebrating


I'll be spinning 'round in circles
I will be carefree and happy


I'll be jumping, I'll be screaming
I will be excited and overwhelmed with happiness


When I see that silver lining
When I reach heaven and see the beauty of it all


And I hope that you'll be with me some day
I wish for you to join me in eternal happiness


Start a fire with my guitar
Use my guitar to start a fire


I used to play when I got started
I played guitar when I was first starting out


I won't have a need for things like that
I won't need material possessions in the afterlife


When I'm put six feet under ground
When I am buried in the ground


I'm going to a place where cars and lights
I am going to a place where modern distractions don't exist


Won't keep me from my family late at night
Where I am able to spend time with my loved ones without external distractions


I'm going to a place where all my nights
Where every night will be filled with joy and contentment


Aren't wasted losing sleep
Where I won't have to worry or be anxious


I'm going to a place where the love can thrive
Where love will flourish and grow


I'm going to a place where the cancer dies
Where all illness and suffering will be gone


I'm going to a place where there is no shame
Where I won't feel any guilt or judgment


And I can feel no pain
Where physical and emotional pain don't exist


Yeah, this is where I'll stay
My eternal home will be this place of pure happiness


Cause I'll be so much more than under oak trees
I won't be confined to just a burial site, but rather living eternally in a joyful place


I'll be dancing, I'll be singing
I will continue to celebrate and be joyful


I'll be spinning 'round in circles
I will be carefree and happy


I'll be jumping, I'll be screaming
I will be excited and overwhelmed with happiness


When I see that silver lining
When I reach heaven and see the beauty of it all


And I hope that you'll be with me someday
I wish for you to join me in eternal happiness


So don't cry about me
Don't be sad about my passing


Cause I know where I'll be
I am certain of my eternal destination


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