Like a Tree

"Like a Tree" is a reflective and reverent piece inspired by Psalm 1, exploring the contrast between the paths of the righteous and the wicked. With imagery rooted in Torah and nature, the song draws from the metaphor of a tree planted beside streams of water—steadfast, fruitful, and nourished by divine wisdom.

Blending Jewish spiritual themes with an almost liturgical storytelling tone, the song speaks of a soul rooted in Torah, standing firm amidst the storms of temptation and fleeting desires. Each verse reveals the consequences of choosing wisdom or folly, while the chorus reaffirms the deep connection to HaShem, celebrating the soul’s flourishing when grounded in divine truth.

The sound and lyrics invite listeners into a sacred stillness, evoking the enduring strength of faith and the promise of spiritual life for those who dwell in G-d’s ways.

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Lyrics

[Verse:]
Happy is the man who has not followed the counsel of the wicked,
or taken the path of sinners, or joined the company of the insolent;
rather, the teaching of the HaShem is his delight, and he studies that teaching day and night.

[Chorus:]
He is like a tree planted beside streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season, whose foliage never fades,
and whatever it produces thrives.

[Verse:]
Not so the wicked; rather, they are like chaff that wind blows away.
Therefore the wicked will not survive judgment, nor will sinners, in the assembly of the righteous.

[Chorus:]
He is like a tree planted beside streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season,
whose foliage never fades,
and whatever it produces thrives.

[Bridge:]
For the HaShem cherishes the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked is doomed.

[Chorus:]
He is like a tree planted beside streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season,
whose foliage never fades,
and whatever it produces thrives.