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Olive Tree

from SHAPESHIFT by Hana Malhas

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A happy-sounding sad song. Also, POV of a Middle Eastern travelor who realizes that the moment you find a second-home -- not the flippant 'home away from home' cliche you might apply to your college town abroad, or that year you spent learning a new language in a different country --, but rather a place that you live in long enough for its seasons to change the terrain of your personality DNA ---- that's the moment you begin a solitary existence. You will never again fully belong anywhere, And it's probably one of the best things that can happen to you..eventually. Listen to 'Endal Eneed' to find out why.

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The sweat slides off your skin and follows your hand as it sinks into the dirt.
I watch you from a window and I hear your silent communion with the earth.
One day I’ll ask you to grow me an olive tree.

Rain comes at night, reluctant at first, then loud and strong.
Then loud and strong, gushing out of air, thick with thirst.

I can finally breathe, at least until the next sleepless night.
Tonight I’ll dream that you planted me an olive tree.

One day I’ll ask you to grow me an olive tree.

credits

from SHAPESHIFT, released March 12, 2010
Hana Malhas: vocals, guitar
Jamie Register: vocals, bass
Odai Shawagfeh: e. guitar
Rick Stilgenbaur: e. guitar
Derar Shawagfeh: drums

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Hana Malhas Amman, Jordan

Hana Malhas embodies the intriguing paradox of belonging to nothing and everything at the same time. A performing singer, songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, producer/curator. Drawing from her Arab lineage, blending Jordanian, Palestinian, Lebanese, and Circassian heritage, HM’s music delves into themes of identity, belonging, time, and the human condition. ... more

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