The song Birch Trees by Handsome Ghost tells the story of two people who grew up together in the great white north. The lyrics mention how they haven't been back to their hometown in a while and that there are many changes since they last saw it. However, they still remember the old hidden driveway and the front lawn that used to be overgrown. The song also talks about how the two people had a close relationship when they were young, but something happened to pull them apart. Despite the distance between them, they both still feel a connection and are willing to try again. They reminisce about the innocence they shared and how they used to sneak outside in the middle of the night. The mention of the dead birch trees is a metaphor for the relationship that was once alive, but has since died. However, the fact that they still know each other and can figure it out gives the song a sense of hope. The chorus repeats the idea of giving their relationship one more chance, indicating that they are both willing to make an effort to make things work. Overall, Birch Trees is a nostalgic and wistful song about the possibility of second chances and reconnecting with someone from the past.
