In Ear Park
Department of Eagles Lyrics
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And now that you're gone
I have nothing but time
To walk with your bags
Down to the docks
And sit in the grass
Right in your spot
In Ear Park,
In Ear Park
If you listen
You'd hear the waves
Oh, we all forgot, dear
We can't forget, dear
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
The lyrics to Department of Eagles' song In Ear Park is a poignant reflection of the aftermath of a loss. The first line "All of us walk a long, steady line" conveys the sense of routine and monotony of life, and how it continues to move on even in the face of tragedy. The singer is left with nothing but time, a haunting reminder of their loved one's absence. The second line "To walk with your bags, Down to the docks" suggests a final journey, where the singer brings their loved one's bags to the docks as a symbolic farewell. The line "And sit in the grass, Right in your spot, In Ear Park" is particularly potent as it speaks to the singer's desire to be close to their loved one once more, even if it's just in spirit. The repetition of the line "In Ear Park" further reinforces the importance and significance of the location in relation to their loved one.
The chorus is simple yet powerful, with the lyrics "If you listen, you'd hear the waves" alluding to the idea that their loved one is still with them in some capacity, perhaps in the form of the soothing sound of the waves. The next two lines, "Oh, we all forgot, dear, We can't forget, dear" are a bittersweet reminder that life moves on, but their loved one will always be remembered.
The last stanza, "All the time" repeated four times, is a painful acknowledgment of the eternal nature of grief. The repetition of the line emphasizes the fact that the pain is constant and unchanging, and will likely continue to be so. Overall, In Ear Park is an emotive and beautifully crafted song that speaks to the universal experience of loss and the enduring power of memory.
Line by Line Meaning
All of us walk a long, steady line
Life is a journey that we all must take, each moving forward steadily and persistently
And now that you're gone
The singer is addressing someone who has passed away or left, leaving them with a sense of loss
I have nothing but time
The singer has nothing else to do but reflect on the memories and the person they miss
To walk with your bags
The artist wants to carry the person's luggage, paying their last respects and representing their final act of kindness
Down to the docks
The artist wants to accompany the person's luggage to the harbor, where they likely shipped off to travel, study or work
And sit in the grass
The singer sits where the person used to sit to remember their final moments together
Right in your spot
The singer occupies the person's spot to feel their presence again
In Ear Park,
In Ear Park
The place they are reminiscing about is called Ear Park, and the repetition emphasizes the significance of the location
If you listen
You'd hear the waves
The artist suggests to the listener that if they pay attention, they can hear the sound of the waves, which may comfort them
Oh, we all forgot, dear
We can't forget, dear
The artist has realized that they were taking some things for granted while the person was alive, and now they can't forget the memories they had together
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
The memories of the person and the time they spent together are always present in the singer's mind and heart
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL ROSSEN
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All of us walk a long, steady line*
And now that you're gone
I have nothing but time
To walk with your bags
Down to the docks
And sit in the grass
Right in your spot
In Ear Park,
In Ear Park
If you listen
You'd hear the waves
Oh, we all forgot, dear
We can't forget, dear
All the time
All the time
All the time
All the time
Graeme Phillips
Truly one of the best records ever written. A total gem
inasummerway
Stunningly gorgeous. In fact, this entire album is quite lovely. It feels as though I am being immersed into poignant memories of childhood.
BernardHChrist
My song of the year. I just have not grown tired of it, not for one second. Very poignant too, being about the death of his father I believe.
dianna2911
I absolutely love this song. The flamenco guitar is a fantastic, exotic touch! LOVE IT!!
skeemag
the harmonies are amazing, best part of the song for me
Ethan Gill
I got really excited when this started playing in the middle of Blue Valentine, I knew Grizzly Bear had done the soundtrack for that film but I didn't expect to hear Dept. of Eagles as well!
underwearonly 🩲
Gangggg
Secret C
This was in Whip It too.
Mariana Vargas
Es una obra maestra esta canción, no se la puede definir de otra manera
Justin Yarbrough
dude, how did I miss this for like a million years? . I love grizzly bear . . and this has a similar feel, but "The Cold Nose" album . . creative & fantastic in an whole other way. I love it.