Forest

(Verse 1)
Hey, do you like trees? I'm a nature lover, I'm in love with the breeze
They're beautiful and important, they give us life, it's plain to see
There's a connection, between us and trees, a bond that's strong and deep
Like a family, we're all connected, we're all part of the green, green heap

(Chorus)
Forests, forests, they're the lungs of our Earth
They're full of life and beauty, they're a wonderful birth
They give us air to breathe, they give us shade from the sun
They're a place for us to relax, they're a place for us to run

(Verse 2)
Do you know about bamboo? It's a strong tree, tall and straight
It's the national tree of Vietnam, they say it represents our fate
Hanoi's city's in a plain, no forest nearby, you'll find
But if you want to go to the woods, you have to travel, leave the city behind

(Verse 3)
I love to be in a forest, the feeling is so grand
But not in winter, it's too cold, I don't have that kind of stand
It's easy to find trees in Vietnam, everywhere you go
But forests are a bit further, hidden away, where the wild things grow

(Outro)
We need more trees, that's what we need to say
To help our planet heal, to save it, day by day
So plant a tree, and make a change, for our future bright
Together we can make a difference, with all our heart and might

Text	Translation
1. Do you like trees?	1. Apakah kamu suka pohon?
I’m quite a nature enthusiast, so yes, I do love trees. Of course I acknowledge their beauty and importance in our lives, but that’s not all. I believe that there’s a close connection between human beings and trees, and I think people have a genuine affection toward all kinds of plants.	Saya cukup menyukai alam, jadi ya, saya suka pohon. Tentu saja saya mengakui keindahan dan pentingnya mereka dalam kehidupan kita, tetapi itu tidak semuanya. Saya percaya bahwa ada hubungan erat antara manusia dan pohon, dan saya pikir orang memiliki kasih sayang yang tulus terhadap semua jenis tumbuhan.
2. Are there any important trees in your country?	2. Apakah ada pohon penting di negara Anda?
The bamboo tree is widely considered the Vietnamese national tree. It is, in fact, a kind of tree which is very strong and straight from its root to the top. Many believe that this particular tree symbolizes our country and its people, especially during our great wars.	Pohon bambu secara luas dianggap sebagai pohon nasional Vietnam. Faktanya, itu adalah jenis pohon yang sangat kuat dan lurus dari akar hingga ke puncak. Banyak orang percaya bahwa pohon khusus ini melambangkan negara dan rakyat kita, terutama selama perang besar kita.
3. Is there a forest near your hometown?	3. Apakah ada hutan di dekat kampung halamanmu?
Hanoi lies in the centre of a plain, so there are no forests to be found near the city. In Vietnam, if you want to go into the woods, you’ll have to travel all the way to mountainous areas, or at least to plateaus like those in Lam Vien or Moc Chau.	Hanoi terletak di pusat dataran, sehingga tidak ada hutan yang bisa ditemukan di dekat kota. Di Vietnam, jika Anda ingin pergi ke hutan, Anda harus melakukan perjalanan jauh ke daerah pegunungan, atau setidaknya ke dataran tinggi seperti di Lam Vien atau Moc Chau.
4. Would you like to live in a place that has a lot of trees?	4. Apakah kamu ingin tinggal di tempat yang banyak pohonnya?
Only in the summer, I have to say. Although trees mean the world to me, I still feel the chill whenever I walk across a leafy area during winter. I just don’t have great physical endurance when the weather is extreme.	Hanya di musim panas, saya harus mengatakan. Meskipun pohon sangat berarti bagi saya, saya masih merasakan kedinginan setiap kali saya berjalan melintasi area yang rimbun di musim dingin. Saya hanya tidak memiliki ketahanan fisik yang hebat ketika cuaca ekstrem.
5. Where can one find trees (or forests) in your country?	5. Di mana seseorang dapat menemukan pohon (atau hutan) di negara Anda?
You can easily find all sorts of trees or even evergreens everywhere in Vietnam. They’re planted alongside a lot of streets, in parks and zoos, and around most building complexes. However, it’s a bit harder if you need to find forests, since these areas are often far away from metropolises and also often more difficult to reach due to the underdeveloped transport facilities nearby.	Anda dapat dengan mudah menemukan semua jenis pohon atau bahkan pohon cemara di mana-mana di Vietnam. Mereka ditanam di sepanjang banyak jalan, di taman dan kebun binatang, dan di sekitar sebagian besar kompleks bangunan. Namun, sedikit lebih sulit jika Anda perlu menemukan hutan, karena area ini seringkali jauh dari kota metropolitan dan juga seringkali lebih sulit dijangkau karena fasilitas transportasi di dekatnya yang belum berkembang.
6. Do you think places with trees attract more visitors than places with few trees?	6. Apakah kamu pikir tempat dengan pohon menarik lebih banyak pengunjung daripada tempat dengan sedikit pohon?
Without question. As I’ve already mentioned, people tend to be attracted to nature as a whole, and particularly, trees. Since trees provide oxygen, they are a kind of fresh-air- generator, so I think that people feel more refreshed when they are around them. This partly explains the attraction I think, you see, we don’t just go to all the attractions just to stare at trees, but we are indeed attracted to leafy areas for our comfort.	Tanpa diragukan lagi. Seperti yang telah saya sebutkan, orang cenderung tertarik pada alam secara keseluruhan, dan khususnya, pohon. Karena pohon menyediakan oksigen, mereka adalah semacam penghasil udara segar, jadi saya pikir orang merasa lebih segar ketika berada di sekitar mereka. Ini sebagian menjelaskan daya tarik yang saya pikir, Anda lihat, kita tidak hanya pergi ke semua tempat wisata hanya untuk menatap pohon, tetapi kita memang tertarik pada area yang rimbun untuk kenyamanan kita.
7. Did you ever climb a tree when you were a child?	7. Apakah kamu pernah memanjat pohon ketika kamu masih kecil?
Sadly, even ‘till now, I still can’t manage to climb a tree. This has been the most challenging task for me ever since I was a 5-year-old. Actually, I really envy those who can reach the top of a tree and look down from the top. I did try to climb a tree once, I really did, but it’s a shame I fell so hard on my face that now I’ve still got a scar above my mouth.	Sayangnya, bahkan sampai sekarang, saya masih tidak bisa memanjat pohon. Ini adalah tugas yang paling menantang bagi saya sejak saya berusia 5 tahun. Sebenarnya, saya sangat iri pada mereka yang bisa mencapai puncak pohon dan melihat ke bawah dari atas. Saya memang mencoba memanjat pohon sekali, saya benar-benar melakukannya, tetapi sangat disayangkan saya jatuh dengan sangat keras di wajah saya sehingga sekarang saya masih memiliki bekas luka di atas mulut saya.
8. Have you ever planted a tree?	8. Apakah kamu pernah menanam pohon?
Well, I love trees, but it’s a pity I’m just not cut out to be a gardener. My gardening skills are so terrible that all my friends and family call me ‘the plant-killer’. I tried planting trees several times, but they all end up dying for some reason.	Yah, saya suka pohon, tetapi sayang sekali saya tidak cocok untuk menjadi tukang kebun. Keterampilan berkebun saya sangat buruk sehingga semua teman dan keluarga saya memanggil saya 'pembunuh tanaman'. Saya mencoba menanam pohon beberapa kali, tetapi semuanya akhirnya mati karena suatu alasan.
9. Do you think people should plant more trees?	9. Apakah kamu pikir orang harus menanam lebih banyak pohon?
I couldn’t agree more with that idea. We are so badly in need of trees these days, since a large number of plants in urban areas have been cut down to make way for the construction of new infrastructure. You know, fewer trees in the city means higher levels of air pollution we have to bear with. I’m afraid if we don’t take immediate action by planting more trees, it will soon be too late.	Saya sangat setuju dengan ide itu. Kita sangat membutuhkan pohon saat ini, karena sejumlah besar tumbuhan di daerah perkotaan telah ditebang untuk memberi jalan bagi pembangunan infrastruktur baru. Anda tahu, lebih sedikit pohon di kota berarti tingkat polusi udara yang lebih tinggi yang harus kita tanggung. Saya takut jika kita tidak segera mengambil tindakan dengan menanam lebih banyak pohon, akan segera terlambat.