Palm branch Arabic, the term "Fog al-Nakhal" (), which literally translates to ""above the palm trees"", is an idiom used to indicate euphoria, satisfaction or strong happiness. Palm branch The palm branch is a symbol of victory, triumph, peace, and eternal life originating in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world. The palm "(Phoenix)" was sacred in Mesopotamian religions, and in ancient Egypt represented immortality. In Judaism, the lulav, a closed frond of the date palm is part of the festival of Sukkot. A palm branch was awarded to victorious athletes in ancient Greece, and a palm frond or the tree itself
Palm Trees and Power Lines guitar. Nooney and Ariel Rechtshaid contributed keyboards. Slatton provided programming. Tom Lord-Alge mixed "She's the Blade", "Crying", "Memory", "Back to California" and "Over" at South Beach Studio. Mark Trombino mixed "Worst December" and "Champagne" at Chalice Recording Studios with assistance from Alan Mason. Mackillop mixed "Destination Anywhere", "What You Say", "Head Up" and "Counting Stars". Evan Frankfort mixed "Sign Off". Brian Gardner mastered the recordings at Bernie Grudman Mastering in Hollywood, California. On December 15, 2003, "Palm Trees and Power Lines" was announced for release. In January 2004, the band went on a Japanese tour with Good Charlotte. During the