2. oak trees are often seen as symbol for eternity, constancy and persistence, not only in a personal and poetic but also in a political context. The song "tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree" tells the story of a war prisoner turning home.

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https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_a_Yellow_Ribbon_Round_the_Ole_Oak_Tree
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8fhciUojQ0&pp=ygUseWVsbG93IHJpYmJvbiByb3VuZCB0aGUgb2xlIG9hayB0cmVlIGd1aXRhciA%3D

plants themselves do not make music, yet there are a lot of popular songs featuring them. Hang on, this is the start of a little series (and you can join in if you want):

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1. Das Heideröslein:
comparing a young girl with a flower is a common lyrical trope - yet the text mentions a moment of resistance, rendering this song an early example of "no means no", if you want

https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidenr%C3%B6slein