All I need is your confession
That's all I need to hear you say
Put on the filter, take off the mask
And maybe we can ease the tension
I hear you talk but you forgot to even mention

The willow is burning at the root
The willow is burning at the root
Burning at the root

Give me a sign your blood is pumping
I'll take your pulse if you take mine
I've got a fever that won't cool down
I know I'm coming down with something
You say I'm still contagious, but I'll tell you one thing

The willow is burning at the root
The willow is burning at the root
Burning at the root

We can ease the tension
But you forgot to even mention

Burning at the root
Burning at the root
Willow is burning at the root