It’s a reminder: 💚 You can be soft and still stand your ground. 💚 Not everyone who enters your forest has good intentions. 💚 And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is ask: “Why are you holding an axe?”

Lenka’s “Woodman” (from her 2011 album Two ) isn’t just a quirky tune—it’s a masterclass in using metaphor to talk about emotional survival.

On the surface? Cute, bouncy, orchestral-pop. Underneath? A heartbreaking plea for someone not to destroy your spirit, your home (your heart), or your growth—just because they have the power to.

She turns herself into a tree and him into a lumberjack. And honestly? We’ve all been there — begging someone not to chop down what took years to grow.

🎧 Stream Two today for a dose of whimsical heartache.