Marigolds
Guarded Blooms: Unveiling the Symbolism Behind Marigolds
Lyrics
I am planting marigolds to keep you away deer
I am planting marigolds as a deterrent to keep you, dear deer, away
Planting marigolds to keep you away
Continuation of expressing the intent to use marigolds to keep someone away
Now this ring around the house is my
The circular area around the house symbolizes a defensive perimeter
Defensive perimeter
Emphasizing the defensive nature of the planted marigolds
It's beautiful because it keeps you away
The defensive perimeter is beautiful because it effectively keeps the person away
I'm planting marigolds to keep you away dear
Reiteration of planting marigolds to deter and keep someone away
Planting marigolds to keep you away
Repetition emphasizing the purpose of planting marigolds
Now this ring around the house is my
Reiteration of the circular defensive perimeter around the house
Defensive perimeter
Emphasizing the defensive nature and purpose of the planted marigolds
It's beautiful because it keeps you away
Highlighting the beauty of the defensive perimeter in keeping the person away
Whatever grows is mine
Claiming ownership of whatever grows within the defensive perimeter
Reaping what I've sown
Reaping the consequences or benefits of one's actions
Multiplied by the Unknown
The results are influenced or affected by factors that are unknown or unpredictable
It's my neck on the line
Stressing personal responsibility and the potential risks involved
And these boundaries you now face
Referring to the established boundaries that the person faces
Will remain in their place
The boundaries will persist until a decision is made to change them
Until I decide it's time
The decision to allow entry or dismissal is in the control of the speaker
To let you in or move you along
Expressing the authority to decide when to permit entry or ask the person to leave
I am planting marigolds to keep you away dear
Repeating the intention to use marigolds to keep someone away
Planting marigolds to keep you away
Reiteration of the purpose of planting marigolds
Now this ring around the house is my
Repetition of the circular defensive perimeter around the house
Defensive perimeter
Emphasizing the defensive nature and purpose of the planted marigolds
It's beautiful because it keeps you away
Highlighting the beauty of the defensive perimeter in keeping the person away
I'm planting marigolds and marigolds
Repetition emphasizing the act of planting numerous marigolds
And marigolds and marigolds
Further repetition emphasizing the abundance of marigolds planted
Many more marigolds than you will ever see
Stating that there are more marigolds than the person will ever see
The keys you have will never work
The keys the person has will not work, indicating a change or denial of access
I've changed the locks
Locks have been changed as a measure to control access
I've tilled the earth
The earth has been tilled, possibly symbolizing preparation or change
I've planted marigolds all around me
Marigolds have been planted extensively around the speaker
Whatever grows is mine
Reiterating ownership of whatever grows within the defensive perimeter
Reaping what I've sown
Reaping the consequences or benefits of one's actions, echoing line 12
Multiplied by the Unknown
Results are influenced or affected by factors that are unknown or unpredictable
It's my neck on the line
Stressing personal responsibility and the potential risks involved
And these boundaries you now face
Referring to the established boundaries that the person faces
Will remain in their place
The boundaries will persist until a decision is made to change them
Until I decide it's time
The decision to allow entry or dismissal is in the control of the speaker
To let you in or move you along
Expressing the authority to decide when to permit entry or ask the person to leave
Certain deeds of dirt and seeds
Highlighting that specific actions and efforts result in the creation of a garden
Are what produce a garden
Reiterating that specific actions and efforts produce a garden
Certain deeds of dirt and seeds
Underlining the connection between certain deeds, dirt, seeds, and the outcome of a garden
Are what produce a garden
Reiteration of the idea that specific actions and efforts result in the creation of a garden
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