Oliver Tree reveals the original lyrics of his hit 'Life Goes On' and explains why they were changed by his label.
Key Takeaways
- Original lyrics of 'Life Goes On' were different and included the word 'onion.'
- Label intervention led to changing the lyrics to avoid confusion with another song.
- Oliver Tree uses the onion metaphor to describe life's complexity.
- The video offers insight into the music production and lyric approval process.
- Oliver Tree has a quirky and humorous approach to his music.
What the video covers
- Oliver Tree discusses the original lyrics of his song 'Life Goes On,' which were 'Life goes onion.'
- He explains that the lyrics were changed due to another song with the same title.
- Oliver shares his love for onions and Funyuns as his favorite snacks.
- He metaphorically describes life as an onion with many layers to unravel.
- The video is a short clip from IMPAULSIVE Shorts.
- The conversation highlights the creative process and label influence on song lyrics.
- Oliver expresses a humorous and personal connection to the original lyrics.
- The video is presented in English.
- It is a brief, informal discussion about the song's background.
- The tone is lighthearted and playful.
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Speaker A
I was listening to that song of yours that goes, "Life goes." That song sucks. The original lyrics were, "Life goes onion."
Speaker A
And then basically, there's this other song called "Life Goes On," so I had the label make me change the lyrics. Are you
Speaker A
serious? Are you an onion fan? I love onions. Funyuns are my favorite snacks. Why would you make a song that goes, "Life goes"? Life is like an onion, man. There's many layers to unravel. It's a big part of my
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