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When first I saw you, I couldn’t believe my eyes
You stood with such presence and power to sweep me up
I wandered around your roots trying to measure the time
Between your birth and mine
Your birth and mine

You’re always there in wind and weather and warmth and loneliness
You’re always there, giving shade, protection, space and shelter
Banyan tree, Banyan tree, Banyan tree- old, old tree

Your roots embrace me, make me forget all banalities
Sharing prospectives on life and history
I wandered around your roots- who has been here before
Gazing through your dress of leaves- catch the moon on it’s way out

You’re always there in wind and weather and warmth and loneliness
You’re always there, giving shade, protection, space and shelter
Banyan tree, Banyan tree, Banyan tree- old, old tree

While walking away from you- you’ve already grown again
Aging in beauty- stunning majesty
You’ll be in my life from now on just like an old friend
Leaning on you if I need to
Catch the moon on its way out
Catch the moon on its way out
Catch the moon on its way out

You’re always there in wind and weather and warmth and loneliness
You’re always there, giving shade, protection, space and shelter
Banyan tree, Banyan tree, Banyan tree- old, old tree