Long-Hang-Time-Best-Of.mp3
Long-Hang-Time-Best-Of.mp4
Long-Hang-Time.mp3
Long-Hang-Time.mp4
Long-Hang-Time-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
[Verse 1]
The human institute
(Isn’t rotten to the core)
From the heart, root
(Take less, give more)
[Bridge]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
[Chorus]
Bearing the fruit
(Of longevity)
From the soul, root
(For humanity)
[Verse 2]
Long shelf life
(Slow to spoil)
Overflowing, rife
(Fresh from the soil)
[Bridge]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
[Chorus]
Bearing the fruit
(Of longevity)
From the soul, root
(For humanity)
[Bridge]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
On-site insight
(Pure delight)
[Chorus]
Bearing the fruit
(Of longevity)
From the soul, root
(For humanity)
[Outro]
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
Long hang time
(Hangin’ on the vine)
On-site insight
(Pure delight)
Stronger (longer)
In the sunlight
Stronger (longer)
ABOUT THE SONG: Longest-Lasting Fruit on the Vine
Examples of fruits that have a long “hang time” or a long shelf life, suggesting they are slow to ripen or spoil, and can remain on the plant for extended periods.
- Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and mandarins can stay on the tree for months. One source notes that an Owari Satsuma Mandarin can ripen in December and hold its fruit until March.
- Grapes are described as having a long shelf life due to a waxy coating that prevents moisture loss.
- Figs are another example, with some varieties, like the ‘Bordissot Negra Rimada,’ known for being a slow-ripening fruit that can take over four months to mature.
- Hardy kiwi vines produce fruit that remains green when ripe, which helps to hide them from birds, allowing them to hang on the vine until you want to pick them.
- Avocados, specifically the Hass variety, ripen in April but can be harvested until the end of September.
Many of these fruits are considered “non-climacteric,” meaning they do not continue to ripen after being picked. This is in contrast to “climacteric” fruits like apples, bananas, and tomatoes, which will ripen even after they are removed from the plant.
From the album “Strength“
