“Under My Tree” feels like a comforting embrace, drizzled in R&B Holiday nostalgia and baked with the classic elements of old cinema classics. Soulful vocals, rich piano melodies and the warmth of a Wurlitzer, invite the listener into a hopeful romantic yearning, akin to the music of Adele, Lana Del Rey, Fiona Apple and Harry Connick Jr.
It is a heartfelt tribute to anyone who is away from their family or loved ones during Christmas and wants nothing more than to be with them. The opening lines introduce a sense of magic and melancholy amidst the festive backdrop and echo the sentiment that while the season can fill hearts with light, it can also magnify the absence of those we hold dear.
As the narrator contemplates the true meaning of Christmas, it becomes clear that the only gift they desire is the presence of their partner, emphasizing the tender and timeless, universal truth that love is the most cherished gift of all – something that transcends material desires.
