Men I Trust - Tree Among Shrubs

Shot on 8mm film in Quebec City and during our Untourable Tour 2021, in the USA.
Processing: Eastman Kodak NY
Scan & grading: Metropolis Post NY
Stream Untourable Album: smarturl.it/untourable
Merch & Tours: / menitrust
Lyrics
You make no sound
As folks gather ‘round,
Like shadow hounds
Eyes seem unsound
As folks gather 'round
And please you aloud
And I now believe that no one asked
About your secret past
The pain to match your strength
And I now believe that no one thought
You had a lonely past
The pain and strengths so vast
From mellow seas,
To houses on wheels,
To slabs in West lands,
Hand in hand
From yellow bills,
To slabs in West lands,
Like bones in your hands
But I see a tree that's standing high among the shrubs
So only one hand may rest its palm upon my cheeks
The only one that I'll need
To know why no one asked
About your secret past
The pain to match your strength
And I now believe that no one thought
You had a lonely past
And pain to match your vein
When it rains

[@avainspired]

this makes me feel warm cozy and happy, there's something so healing about their music. i love this band so much

[@justinkoprowski8443]

Their music is 100% positive vibes

[@mqrllon6059]

Took the word right out of my mouth

[@Mark-iw8kn]

Healing is the word to go!

[@shayrob6053]

Yes! Been helping me heal since I found them a year ago

[@yellowclouds3722]

Because of love: The love they've got between each other as friends & the love for the music.

[@skylers_a_bum]

The fact that they not only put so much work into their music, but also touring and making music videos all on their own without a record label really shows you how much Men I Trust cares about their fans and the music they create. They will be in the history books.

[@dan_noo]

cause she only trust the men she trust the most

[@lou5041]

history books only talk about slaughters, invasions and religion lmao

[@lou5041]

@@sensibility1174 and does your book make music haha ?

[@jellyshark8639]

@@sensibility1174 is your book on amazon? 👻

[@zonoka9609]

And their bandcamp digital albums go for free, truly amazing group

[@WindiaNata]

Been listening this nonstop on Spotify. I'm obsessed with their album ❤️

[@JJTheSpartan_117]

Honestly

[@sara-katewills1100]

Can't get enough of it! Going to buy the album ASAP

[@visualfernomenal]

Literally from start to finish, I don't skip a jam.

[@dtripv]

Dream pop juga teh

[@Ken-nv2hl]

I've listened to this song 50 times now. There is something so special about it.

[@idk.5661]

Everything is special in this song ✨

[@freethinker79]

That's the wonderful mystique of Men I Trust. There's an enriching, enlivening, elevating quality to all of their music. Doesn't matter what I listen to in their catalog, I always feel deeply rewarded thereafter!

[@j.m6334]

@@freethinker79 ikr! is so beautiful

[@PhotakuNetwork]

This song is Cat Stevens’s “foreigner suite”

[@tony_sheppard165]

same here! Its just beautiful, i cant explain it! cant help but replay it again! plus it almost loops perfectly

[@miusela]

This song will be definitely part of the soundtrack of this long, dark and cold winter ahead of us

[@colonelsanders4006]

Jheez guys, sounds like the fear mongering really did a number on you. Maybe switch of your screens once in a while and enjoy life👍

[@Blubkeks100]

@@crazyadventure7 did something like it happen?

[@kendrickmelendez8185]

Meow

[@Tyranidey-zz1ss]

Summer vibes too ❤

[@100danimorenito]

This music only gives me peace and more reasons to be alive. One of the most valuable bands since the 80s.

[@maleko_]

my heart melts when Emma smiles into the camera

[@horridstank3330]

my heart melts when jesse cries into the camera

[@wandan98]

I dont know what to make of this sentence.. lol ​@@horridstank3330

[@florsinforma]

You make no sound As folks gather 'round Like shadow hounds Eyes seem unsound As folks gather 'round And please you aloud And I now believe that no one asked About your secret past The pain to match your strength And I now believe that no one thought You had a lonely past The pain and strengths so vast From mellow seas To houses on wheels To slabs in West lands Hand in hand From yellow bills To slabs in West lands Like bones in your hands But I see a tree that's standing high among the shrubs So only one hand may rest its palm upon my cheeks The only one that I'll need To know why no one asked About your secret past The pain to match your strength And I now believe that no one thought You had a lonely past And pain to match your vein When it rains

[@armorykittington]

I love this song so much. The lyrics are perfect. The whole thing is perfect. Thank you.

[@DjProducerTerrex]

love this one and Schoulders , sugar from there latest album ...all is good love them !

[@mugen9499]

blessing people exist with this depth and creativity, much needed in this weird covid world

[@tangyorange6509]

Among usss

[@nurinshamila3752]

@@tangyorange6509 sus

[@alymillioner6558]

🎶✨🎶✨🎶✨🎶✨🎶

[@freethinker79]

Mass Psychosis appears to be everywhere these days. Their music offers a great escape away from all of the madness.

[@robertatorresdossantos2752]

❤❤

[@bunnywavyxx9524]

"the pain to match your strength" it's the admiration you have for people you love once you learn how they've overcome struggle that makes this line so resonant

[@user-uu6so5yg2p]

this has been my favourite song ever since it was released. I’m so glad I found and got into this band

[@SarahSmoothieface]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Men I Trust

[@dhvani3255]

these guys are so underrated. this feels like waking up and taking a walk during dusk in the fall but a day after a big storm passed, with a piping hot cup of coffee in ur hand and it fills u up with sm happiness and comfort. i love this song sm.

[@JessiTheBestiGaming]

Driving to go Christmas shopping and watching the snow sparkle in the sun

[@AMAN-pz3ec]

your name and the comment in context of the song made me smile

[@carlostorres9068]

Okay weirdo

[@namegoesfirstthenlastname1785]

Starting a new phase in my life, I can't handle listening to the music I once loved so much. I'm glad I found this after being done with what is now my past, good music for the new days ahead.

[@tangyorange6509]

But what about all the good music you listened to before?!!!

[@namegoesfirstthenlastname1785]

@@tangyorange6509 It's good, but I'm very sensitive, it makes me feel heartbroken and even cry. Gotta move on.

[@terasss2]

I actually feel the same. I used to be into a lot heavier stuff but this does it better for me nowadays. I still listen to heavy music every now and then though. What kind of music were you into if you don't mind us asking?

[@joschka420]

@@terasss2 are you me? haha :D

[@nzgkilla]

@@namegoesfirstthenlastname1785 Same, are we all here starting a new chapter huh

[@boxofjosh]

There is no doubt that a thousand people have fallen in love with her. Their music carries such emotional weight. I hope to see them one day

[@yasamakbudegil]

This vocalist is my reason for listening this band.

[@yavorsemkov7358]

She's gorgeous in every way.

[@edafr]

​@@yasamakbudegildawg💀

[@manaona3730]

My husband totally cried with when we saw them live a couples of years back. He’s NOT the crying type. So yeah, it’s an experience! She’s an experience! Both mesmerized.

[@robuxguyguy8520]

A tree among shrubs is exactly what Men I Trust is to me

[@smanga717]

loved seeing you guys on this tour; the level of happiness on-stage was palpable. they have reached what many artists strive for, few achieve, and fewer still manage to hold on to; being happy with who you are and the content you create.

[@unfavorablesemi1583]

Very well said. I agree.

[@vtdemocracy7520]

I wish people would stop referring to art as “content”. Otherwise I agree.

[@freethinker79]

YES! You can tell they're loving every minute of it. Good for them. :)

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

@@vtdemocracy7520 true, there’s a clear distinction between any content that exists, and art.

[@marcusc9397]

I like this band. They have a very unique sound.

[@fakepro5848]

its like if windows96 had lyrics

[@josieposiec268]

@@fakepro5848 there is tho (on some songs)

[@fakepro5848]

@@josieposiec268 fr?

[@user-rw9xw9rs6h]

It's the greatest song ever

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Men I Trust

[@venom5142]

bro wtf this song is crazy good

[@mybidness68]

Their music is so peaceful and soothing! The world needs more of them

[@noverrr4508]

Best song off the album.

[@imtee4315]

i trust this band with my life, every song of theirs feels like a warm hug. this dreamy vibe is just undescribably beautiful.

[@erickflostar9124]

Songs you play when the homies aren't around

[@Michael-lu2tz]

nah the homies are listening to it whether they like it or not

[@cengusanadorsito]

The only band i trust 💖

[@sjpatrik2]

clever

[@starseed9thedaniel436]

Thank you men I trust for everything you do and everything you are positivity and agapé to you infinity 🍎🌻✨

[@starseed9thedaniel436]

@@crazyadventure7 Agape (from Ancient Greek ἀγάπη (agápē)) is a Greco-Christian term referring to unconditional love, "the highest form of love, charity" and "the love of God for man and of man for God". ... Within Christianity, agape is considered to be the love originating from God or Christ for humankind.

[@RAMESH_WARAN]

The band we trust

[@guilhermepolillo7753]

She has an angelical voice

[@_Creaux]

this is my fav song on the album. it's hard tho cuz every song mit makes is my fav >.>

[@bassamp]

This band is everything.

[@imnotevenhere4396]

every men i trust album will always be my go to playlist

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Men I Trust

[@visualfernomenal]

Religiously.

[@ColtonKirkegaard]

That harmonizing in the chorus is just 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻❤️

[@spityergumout]

I love the harmonizing at 2:01

[@jusaginz]

we need more bands like this... But I also want "Men I Trust" to be the only band like this Edit:👁👄👁

[@berrr288]

me too me too

[@franciscofuentes8916]

Dude it makes me think on Spotify recommendations. When I listen to this and the album finished, it threw at me other girls who sang in a similar voice but I felt annoyed

[@Poopyrakakas]

@@franciscofuentes8916 Spotify recommendations kind of suck tbh. I found Men I Trust and other great bands through youtube recommendations and I never found anything I like through spotify.

[@sjorsvandermeulen4285]

More like this? Try Sam Evian

[@armybirds]

crumb is somewhat similar, but different enough to be fresh

[@vernoneballar8053]

I wonder if kids my age(16) listens to this type of music, and I highly suggest that they should because there's something about Men I Trust that gives this feeling of inner peace and escape from the cruel reality once you've listened to their songs.

[@mrrabia1]

Can confirm I do and I’m 17 :D

[@mrrabia1]

@Kepler 186-F bye

[@mrrabia1]

@Kepler 186-F I don’t know I just felt like being mean

[@mayathepsychiic]

Man, I must have heard this song three dozen times by now. This is the time it makes me cry out of nowhere. I can't imagine a more soothing sound

[@Semorebooty]

I found this song while smoking and never disappointed how euphoric it feels

[@OctoMilo]

Best song on the album, I was fortunate enough to see you guys pull this one out live at the el rey theatre, there were so many chills and tears. Love you guys and this cozy song ♥

[@austinjames5666]

Literally going to cry to this song before going into work

[@johncarlos1132]

I love you, Men I Trust! From Philippines. 🇵🇭🌷

[@gracelove886]

This track sounds so French, the melody and the soft singing voice.

[@josephmorris7447]

I saw them at the Fort Worth, Austin, and Brooklyn shows and it is so cool and touching to see how they made videos out of their time on the road. Even brought a tear to my eye. Can't wait to see them again.

[@georgesdimopoulos1486]

I love the fact I'm never sure what the lyrics are actually about

[@davedave7904]

so damn true

[@lostinspacemaik]

Thought thats only because my main language is german thought my english is not good enough for most men i trust Songs. But it feels like it dont matter that much

[@shepard25]

That's very curious, because I feel like I deeply understand and connect with their lyrics very easily. It feels like magic for me to find a band that I feel so touched by

[@standlone8642]

This song feel much more better with aesthetic video like this... the whole vibe is just perfect

[@mlefun1303]

why is emma so effortlessly gorgeous

[@josblackmetal7445]

I love when she smiles

[@josh__f]

this song will forever hold a special place in my heart.

[@maamounelsharkawy3924]

my favorite indie track of all time.. it just sounds right

[@marston24]

It takes me back every time I listen to it.

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Men I Trust

[@marston24]

@@MassiveFish-hp4pm thanks for your suggestion

[@maxspencerkarinen6463]

its very heartwarming to know that people who make such beautifully melancholic music are still happy :)

[@Churchh2002]

Ths band sounds very organic to me

[@mich8684]

again discovered them last year and so far this is the best song they have i love them sm

[@mohamedsabry3818]

This is the best song the world has ever witnessed

[@davidarturovergaralemos673]

I just got to tell you guys that I'm so grateful for your music, it had changed my life since I heard for the first time, love you guy's, one of my favorite bands

[@Novin.S]

This song touched that part of my soul that haven't been touched for so long. It's a great feeling.

[@user-iz3sn6ew8r]

obsessed.

[@000vyn]

i love men i trust

[@sb_dunk]

Most fans know this, but for those that don't, the name "Men I Trust" was thought up by Emma one night when she was sitting at a bar eating nuts. She started humming a tune to herself (that would later become "Show Me How") but the words she thought up at the time were "Stir Me Nut". She found this really funny and it stuck, but it's not really a band name. Her fondness for anagrams, which she apparently got from watching the UK game show "Countdown", led her to Men I Trust.

[@devin5297]

Just chillin at the bar, eatin nuts

[@verlie01]

its fake btw i hope ppl don't believe it ahaha

[@codemonke]

🤥

[@pelagunadarendah9078]

hey, as far as i know, emma joined men i trust after the second album (cmiiw)

[@jedi098765]

Dude. this joke is hilarious. I'm going to mentally replace the phrase show me how in the song with stir me nut from now on.

[@mustycoalminer9025]

FINALLY A MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS SONG

[@jaymerete5346]

I come back to this everyday

[@soppdogg1267]

Your music removes all bad feelings from me and makes me the chillest dude that ever did live. I hope that you people never have any problems.

[@kais3242]

to hear this song is a cathartic moment to me, along that matching lyrics and my subconscious have decided that the span of how much i love this song/band will never cease

[@d3n1z79]

why is she always recommending on my fyp ( i love it )

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Men I Trust

[@nadiabastien1108]

This song is such a vibe. I absolutely love it in my pjs with a lit candle.❤

[@Mugen123456789]

my youtube recommendations been going hard in the paint lately

[@Howard2.0]

She’s gorgeous

[@ImL3go]

This song is so peak

[@MrSpaceCowboy]

Simply beautiful

[@allensolis50]

I’m here warping with their mystical vibes ✨

[@basseth2691]

Never a bad song love it so relaxing

[@empskies4420]

i love you guys so much

[@valovalo]

this is my favorite song!! ty 💜💜💜

[@MagicManCM]

The influx of these music videos is just absolutely lovely!

[@thebeltofvenus]

this song came out at a time when i really needed it, thank you men i trust, my favourite band out there xx

[@j.m6334]

Recently me and this one girl who i had been talking to since last year ended things. It mainly wasnt working out bc we didnt live close but we really loved each other a lot, then like a week after all that my mom wanted to go to some church event and she brought me and it ended up being at where she lived. My heart dropped when i realized where we were and i felt like i would see her at the church bc it was literally in her neighborhood and she would go to church. So then when i entered the church i was super panicky but then realized she wasnt there, i then felt way more calm about it all and after we left the church it was like 11 PM and we went to my moms friends house and while we were driving through the city i was listening to this song while looking outside and thinking of her. So whenever i hear this song i think of that night :) Sorry if this was a lot to read but to whoever read this i hope you have a great day

[@user-sm7ns6pq1b]

it's a good story

[@kajalchouhan3611]

❤

[@beef_slop]

I get chills listening to you guys. Really my favorite band lately, I hope to see you guys live some day!

[@nurz98]

Missing 2021 . The first time this album out

[@JulioCesar-pz2mb]

The best band, thank you for your wonderful creations

[@ashvergent]

I love this band. They have such a warm, relaxed and peculiar sound.

[@LILE1534]

I need to see y’all live- this album is the soundtrack to my life as of now 🙌🏾🔥 y’all don’t disappoint

[@IrfanArio95]

I just watched their concert a couple days ago, and trust me it's the best day of my life, MIT is so underrated and pardon me you guys are f*kin amazing!!

[@SarahSmoothieface]

You might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like Men I Trust

[@tired7495]

There music never gets old they have such a unique sound it’s so mellow and vibrant. I can’t wait for the day I see them in person

[@kegi45]

Thank you guys for existing and making this great music, you can't imagine the sadness that happened and your music has brought me back to life, please keep doing this, I hope to listen to you for many more years

[@com.passionatebitch]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for existing and making a band together. 💗

[@farhamghanaei5564]

I don't hear your songs , i feel it from the bottom of my heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@reab.1690]

Bloody Brilliant.

[@allmusicfactory931]

are simply wonderful. You can feel an exquisite balance in their music.

[@sarahluciaoviedo4716]

amo este grupo y amo este video y amo esta canción... son todo lo que está bien. ❤

[@soulxtheory3173]

You guys express a love and passion through your sound that I have never experienced from any other band/artist. Thank you for how much you care for your music and for creating timeless GOATED music. Forever my favorite band. Cant wait to see y’all July 18 in NY! 🤙🏽

[@jojo.grayson201]

It reminds me of how grateful it is to be born in 2003 and grew up with Kodak to capture every sweet moment.

[@genericfabricrefresher3163]

Love every second so much

[@SergioHernandez-hq7qx]

I happened to find this song cause someone shared it on their Instagram story and wow. I am so happy I checked it out. I've been playing it nonstop for hours now and I love it. Makes me feel so calm and happy.

[@emmanuelroy482]

This song shrub my heart

[@spencersuen3360]

it's evident how much thought & effort Men I Trust puts into each individual song on the album, & it goes to show how much they care about their craft & their fans... they deserve all the praise

[@tacoswelding8411]

These guys are awesome from drums to guitar, keys the nostalgia in her voice and man the bass lines really stand out to me on their songs

[@JulesDelRey]

This song was absolute bliss hearing it live 🖤 The whole show felt like a dream with the atmosphere and vibes ☁️

[@azarielfly8762]

i love them so much. these music videos are perfectly done. all of them are so special in their own way. their music really does make you feel safe, hence their name. can’t wait to meet you guys one day & make something special.

[@jorgejimenez2778]

Y'all guys make me feel new sensations n vibes with your music 🤍 Thank life for Men I Trust 🤍🤍

[@Non_auro_sed_ferro_recuperanda]

Love this song so much! Truly brings joy to my ears.

[@user-iv1qq3vb9j]

This is the best album of the year, and this is the best song on the album. So so grateful for this music❤

[@hermitinc8162]

Oncle zazz 때부터 좋아했는데 계속 꾸준히 곡작업 해줘서 너무 고마운 밴드. 덕분에 힘든 시기에 위로를 많이 받았어요. 노래를 듣고 있으면 뭔가 어린시절의 좋았던 기억들이 떠올라서 묘하게 안정되는 느낌이예요. 코로나 끝나면 꼭 한국에도 와주세요... ㅠ