Shaking The Tree

The lyrics encourage a woman to claim more freedom and shape a life beyond the role expected of her. At first, she is “waiting” and dreaming of something better; gradually, the language becomes more active and confident. She is urged to recognize that she is not anyone’s slave, find people who will support her, and treat this moment as a beginning.

“Shaking the tree” suggests challenging a settled system so that change can happen. The image of an “incoming wave” gives her growing influence a sense of movement and strength, while “turning the tide” means changing the direction of events. The repeated “woman’s day” frames this change as a moment of recognition and opportunity, not merely a private decision.

The song also connects personal change with change in relationships: it asks the woman to express anger and pain, and suggests that a man may have a more compassionate or “womanly” side. This could mean that honesty and emotional openness may help both partners change, though the lyrics do not promise that this will happen. The repeated chorus sounds collective, implying that individual courage matters, but support from others matters too.