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Shaking the Tree Lyrics by Peter Gabriel

Shaking the Tree

1990

[Intro: Youssou N'Dour]
[?]
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree

[Verse 1: Peter Gabriel]
Waiting your time, dreaming of a better life
Waiting your time, you're more than just a wife
You don't want to do what your mother has done
She has done
This is your life, this new life has begun

[Refrain: Peter Gabriel]
It's your day
A woman's day
It's your day
A woman's day

[Verse 2: Peter Gabriel]
Turning the tide, you are on the incoming wave
Turning the tide, you know you are nobody's slave
Find your sisters and brothers
Who can hear all the truth in what you say
They can support you when you're on your way

[Refrain: Peter Gabriel]
It's your day
A woman's day
It's your day
A woman's day

[Chorus: Youssou N'Dour]
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree

[Verse 3: Peter Gabriel]
Changing your ways, changing those surrounding you
Changing your ways, more than any man can do
Open your heart, show him the anger and pain, so you heal
Maybe he's looking for his womanly side, let him feel

[Bridge: Peter Gabriel]
You had to be so strong
And you do nothing wrong
Nothing wrong at all
We're gonna to break it down
We have to shake it down
Shake it all around

[Chorus: Youssou N'Dour & Peter Gabriel]
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon
We are shakin' the tree

About “Shaking the Tree” by Peter Gabriel

Read the complete lyrics to "Shaking the Tree" by Peter Gabriel from the album "Shaking the Tree" in 1990. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Wolof, In English, UK Pop.

"Shaking the Tree" is performed by Peter Gabriel. from the album "Shaking the Tree" in 1990 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Shaking the Tree", explore more songs by Peter Gabriel using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Shaking the Tree" is credited to Peter Gabriel. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Shaking the Tree" appears on "Shaking the Tree" in 1990.

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