Garden of Eden
Eden's Unraveling Tapestry: A Reflection on Humanity's Struggles
Lyrics
HEY LOOK IN THE AIR
Observation of smoke in the air, suggesting a disturbance or conflict.
there's SMOKE FILLIN? EVERYWHERE
Highlighting the pervasive nature of the disturbance with smoke filling everywhere.
AND HEY, LOOK ON THE GROUND
Directing attention to the ground where there's evidence of violence with spilled blood.
there's BLOOD SPILLING ALL AROUND
Emphasizing the widespread and serious nature of the conflict.
WE LIVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, YEAH
Stating the setting as the Garden of Eden, questioning why there's a desire to destroy it.
don't KNOW WHY WE WANT TO TEAR
Expressing uncertainty about the motivation to destroy the Edenic environment.
THE WHOLE THING TO THE GROUND
Reiterating the destructive inclination and questioning its rationale.
WE LIVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, YEAH
Restating the idyllic setting and pondering the destructive tendencies.
don't KNOW WHY WE WANT TO TEAR
Questioning the inexplicable desire to bring down the entire environment.
THE WHOLE THING DOWN
Repeating the uncertainty about the motivation for destruction.
HEY LOOK AT THE GREEN, GREEN TREE
Directing attention to a once green tree, now showing signs of deterioration.
IT ain't QUITE AS GREEN GREEN AS IT USED TO BE
Highlighting the decline in the vibrancy of the green tree.
AND HEY, LOOK AT THE COOL CLEAR WATER
Pointing out the degradation of the previously cool and clear water.
IT ain't QUITE AS COOL AND CLEAR
Emphasizing the loss of the refreshing qualities of the water.
AS IT OUGHT TO BE, AND
Continuing to describe the diminishing state of the environment.
WE LIVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, YEAH
Reiterating the Garden of Eden setting and questioning the destructive impulse.
don't KNOW WHY WE WANT TO TEAR
Expressing uncertainty about the motivation to tear down the environment.
THE WHOLE THING TO THE GROUND
Repeating the inclination to destroy and questioning its logic.
WE LIVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, YEAH
Restating the idyllic setting and pondering the destructive tendencies.
don't KNOW WHY WE WANT TO TEAR
Questioning the inexplicable desire to bring down the entire environment.
THE WHOLE THING DOWN
Repeating the uncertainty about the motivation for destruction.
HEY LOOK AT THE PEOPLE
Directing attention to the people and their occasional forgetfulness.
SOMETIMES WE FORGET
Reminding that humans sometimes overlook their shared humanity.
THAT WE?RE JUST PEOPLE
Emphasizing the commonality of being just people, susceptible to faults.
AND WE?RE FALLING HEAD OVER HEELS
Describing a state of intense involvement or infatuation among people.
?CAUSE ALL OF US FORGET QUITE HOW TO FEEL
Reflecting on the tendency to forget how to experience and express emotions.
YES AND WE LIVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, YEAH
Reiterating the Garden of Eden setting and questioning the destructive impulse.
don't KNOW WHY WE WANT TO TEAR
Expressing uncertainty about the motivation to tear down the environment.
THE WHOLE THING TO THE GROUND
Repeating the inclination to destroy and questioning its logic.
WE LIVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, YEAH
Restating the idyllic setting and pondering the destructive tendencies.
don't KNOW WHY WE WANT TO TEAR
Questioning the inexplicable desire to bring down the entire environment.
THE WHOLE THING DOWN
Repeating the uncertainty about the motivation for destruction.
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