Apparently, Zachary RunningWolf, “Ayr” and the rest of the tree-sitting gang are more than just tree-loving hippies… err, impassioned environmentalists. They’re muses. Recording artist Depaver Jan has released a seemingly-polished, punk-rock anthem dedicated to the tree-sitters and their extensive battle with campus officials. “Protesting UCB” can be found here.

Who says that the noblest volunteers are under-appreciated? After slinging feces at police to protect inanimate living things, they’re about to be immortalized in what could be a future hit single … assuming the tree-sitters represent a large portion of the listening audience. After listening to lines like, “Don’t forget the poor in People’s Park. They can’t drink or sleep or smoke the pot,” who wouldn’t quickly go to the bathroom, save some brown and join the cause?

Here are the lyrics to the song:

“I’m a gonna save the old oak trees
With my friends protesting UCB
Sitting in more trees is what we need
If we want some atmosphere to breathe

Wake up you kids, put down your books
Bosses of society are violent crooks

I’m not done yet

After our protesting we drink beer
It’s a must we must be of good cheer
Don’t forget the poor in People’s Park
They can’t sleep or drink or smoke their pot

Come on you cops, give us a kiss
There is more to life than getting orders and kicks

Protect the Free Box!”

-Posted by Joseph “Chopsticks Not Trees” Bui