Artifoxy - Baobab Shadows Lyrics

Thought it was a rose, tended with care
But it's a baobab tree growing there

In the beginning, love so pure and bright
Spent my days and nights, nurturing the light
Roots grew deep, branches reaching high
Never noticed the thorns hidden in the sky

Baobab tree, precious in my eyes
Spent so much time, couldn't see the lies
Under your shade, I found some peace
But in your grasp, I couldn't release

Hung a rope from your sturdy limb
Swung in the breeze, dreaming on a whim
But moments of clarity cut through the haze
Realized the harm in your tangled maze

Baobab tree, precious in my eyes
Spent so much time, couldn't see the lies
Under your shade, I found some peace
But in your grasp, I couldn't release

Sudden awakening, a moment so clear
This tree brings me pain, it's not what I hold dear
Took a knife to the rope, let it fall free
Chopped down the baobab, set myself free

Baobab tree, no longer in my sight
Finally free from the endless night
Under your shade, I no longer seek
Cutting you down, made me strong, not weak

No more longing, no more ties
Found my strength, in my own eyes