Danger

Do you see how the branches bend
To the orders of the wind?
Do you see how they bow their heads
How their fruits fall so close to them?

We have surrendered all our leaves
All that’s left is thorns
All that’s left is roots where the trees should be

So you better take care
When you handle me
So you better taste danger
In the fruits you eat
Strange fruit grow on strange trees
Strange fruit grow on strange trees

Do you see how the body bends?
Do you feel all your muscles tense?
Do you know why the caged man sings
While we’re whispering to the wind?

He has surrendered all his wings
All that’s left is stumps
All that’s left is nothing where his arms should be

So you better take care
When you handle me
So you see danger
‘Cause I’m breaking free

From the orders of the wind
From the orders of the whip
From the orders of the wind
From the orders of the whip

Strange fruit grow on strange trees
Strange fruit grow on strange trees