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In my Tree (what inspired ED)

LesbelgesLesbelges Posts: 434
edited March 2007 in Words and Music...Communication
A long time ago I read a book and I decided to write a song about the general story cause it was so good. Then I remembered thought since the theme is about people being in trees if I could get some inspiration from that song, well i looked at the words and it dawned on me that In my Tree was exactly like this book. I didn't mention it because I was not sure, but someone else on Pearljamonline.it also made the connection.

The book Ed must have read before writing In my Tree is:

The Baron in the Trees
by Italo Calvino
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  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Interesting.. I'll have to look into it :)
    Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..

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  • righteousbaberighteousbabe Posts: 662
    It always reminded me of Catch 22 when Yossarian is sitting naked in the tree. Also of when you are little and climb into a tree. You are momentarily king or queen of the world and free. I will have to check out this book though.
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    he was a kitty in a previous life. :D:D
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    catefrances wrote:
    he was a kitty in a previous life. :D:D

    Will he need firemen to rescue him? :D
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    Jeanie wrote:
    Will he need firemen to rescue him? :D

    no. i think we just be shaking that tree and catch him when he falls. :D:p:D
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    catefrances wrote:
    no. i think we just be shaking that tree and catch him when he falls. :D:p:D

    Are you sure? I mean there's two of us and only one of him. I reckon we'll need at least one Fireman!!! ;)
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    Jeanie wrote:
    Are you sure? I mean there's two of us and only one of him. I reckon we'll need at least one Fireman!!! ;)

    i don't think i'll be needing any help. :D:p
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    catefrances wrote:
    i don't think i'll be needing any help. :D:p

    Now cate! I thought you liked firemen!!! :)

    And besides there is no way in hell you're not sharing!!! :D
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,265
    Sounds like a song to write stoned.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • catefrancescatefrances Posts: 29,003
    Jeanie wrote:
    Now cate! I thought you liked firemen!!! :)

    And besides there is no way in hell you're not sharing!!! :D

    who said i wouldn't share?
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    Sounds like a song to write stoned.
    I've always written that off as too obvious.

    And I'm so high..

    Ed's far too subtle for that. :p
    Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..

    http://www.wishlistfoundation.org

    Oh my, they dropped the leash.



    Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!

    "Make our day"
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    catefrances wrote:
    who said i wouldn't share?

    thanks cate! You're the best!! :D

    We gotta get a copy of this book and read it. What do you reckon? :)
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • LesbelgesLesbelges Posts: 434
    All you guys who are buying the book, please come back and post if you agree that the song comes from that book. I'm curious to see what you think.
    Cincinnati '03 Flooded venue!
    Bridge School '06 Night 1 & 2
    Venice '07 pummeled by the sleet! 
    Nijmegen '07
    Werchter '07
    April Fools ~ LA1
  • CommyCommy Posts: 4,984
    Its a john lennon inspired lyric I think...

    "no one, i think, is in my tree...I mean it must be high or low."


    they have a celebrity status, separated from the public, they're kinda put up on a pedestel.....


    imo
  • LesbelgesLesbelges Posts: 434
    Anyone happen to pick up this book yet? Just wondering what your thoughts are no this.
    Cincinnati '03 Flooded venue!
    Bridge School '06 Night 1 & 2
    Venice '07 pummeled by the sleet! 
    Nijmegen '07
    Werchter '07
    April Fools ~ LA1
  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    i remember reading a book in school..i forget what its called...but it was about a boy who live in the catskills... i think catskills was in the title..


    also...Emerson lived in a tree for several years on his own accord. after recieving cristicism
  • Androgynous MindAndrogynous Mind Posts: 520
    I dont know anything about the book, but this song is amazing...

    even better with a Boom solo!
    Oh he fills it up with the love of a girl...
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    Lesbelges wrote:
    Anyone happen to pick up this book yet? Just wondering what your thoughts are no this.

    Sorry lesbelges, haven't managed to keep up with my reading. BUT I have added The Baron In the Trees to my "homework" list and I will let you know as soon as I get it and read it. :)
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • i like matt.ci like matt.c Posts: 1,122
    Commy wrote:
    Its a john lennon inspired lyric I think...

    "no one, i think, is in my tree...I mean it must be high or low."


    they have a celebrity status, separated from the public, they're kinda put up on a pedestel.....


    imo
    thats what i always thought when i listen strawberry fields forever
  • mdigenakismdigenakis Posts: 1,337
    little kid climbed a tree, watched the sunset, catching that fall breeze, just thinking of what life may bring.
    i remember those moments. that's what comes to mind when i hear it.
    "Don't let the darkness eat you up..."

    -Greg Dulli

  • JamalJamal Posts: 2,115
    BTW, LesBelges : Where are you from? :D
    Surf little waves big... Charge big waves hard

    - Antwerp '06, Nijmegen '07, Werchter '07
  • Virgil CaineVirgil Caine Posts: 44
    I always thought the song was about that chick in the early 90s who camped out up in a redwood tree to protest the logging industry.
  • LesbelgesLesbelges Posts: 434
    Well I was born and lived in Belgium (Overijse, then moved to Genval). However I am of Italian nationality and study in the US. In August I will start working for General Motors in Detroit.

    Interestingly, I actually read the book in French instead of Italian. The title for the French book is "Le Baron Perche' "

    What about you? Where are you from?
    Cincinnati '03 Flooded venue!
    Bridge School '06 Night 1 & 2
    Venice '07 pummeled by the sleet! 
    Nijmegen '07
    Werchter '07
    April Fools ~ LA1
  • korbykorby Posts: 298
    its ed about trying to stay innocent.
    its ok
  • MLB5150MLB5150 Posts: 70
    macgyver06 wrote:
    i remember reading a book in school..i forget what its called...but it was about a boy who live in the catskills... i think catskills was in the title..

    I think it was called "My Side of the Mountain". A teenager lived in a tree and had a pet bird.
    "Who did you say you were, replacing might for miracles?" - ajc
  • JamalJamal Posts: 2,115
    Lesbelges wrote:
    Well I was born and lived in Belgium (Overijse, then moved to Genval). However I am of Italian nationality and study in the US. In August I will start working for General Motors in Detroit.

    Interestingly, I actually read the book in French instead of Italian. The title for the French book is "Le Baron Perche' "

    What about you? Where are you from?
    I'm from Dendermonde, Belgium ... not very far from Ghent

    I'm thinking about studying in the US too...
    Surf little waves big... Charge big waves hard

    - Antwerp '06, Nijmegen '07, Werchter '07
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