In the Garden
Angeles Lyrics


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You found me in the ocean
treading water by the edge of the earth
your silent corrosion
steals all my fantasies

I see you in the garden sometimes
all you do is sit by, I watch you,
in the garden at night
all you do is sit by, I watch you

You take the bait, I watch you
fall like a teenage lover
try to keep your head by the water’s edge
you know we could be so good together

I see you in the garden sometimes
all you do is sit by, I watch you
in the garden at night
all you do is sit by, I watch you

I love to watch you come and go
like the scars of spring etched into your lips
how strange that I crave you so
like a flower picked by your fingertips

I see you in the garden sometimes
all you do is sit by, I watch you




in the garden at night
all you do is sit by, I watch you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Angeles's song "In The Garden" seem to depict a complex and possibly one-sided relationship. The singer starts by expressing how they were found by the other person in a vulnerable state, "treading water by the edge of the earth," suggesting a feeling of being lost. The phrase "your silent corrosion steals all my fantasies" suggests that the other person's actions or lack thereof have a destructive impact on the singer's dreams and hopes.


The chorus revolves around the singer observing the other person in a garden. The repetition of the line "all you do is sit by, I watch you" adds a sense of longing and perhaps frustration. The garden can be seen as a metaphorical space, representing a place where growth, beauty, and love should flourish. However, the other person seems passive and uncommitted, merely sitting and being observed. This could symbolize a lack of engagement or effort in the relationship.


The second verse introduces a sense of tension as the singer sees the other person taking the bait and falling like a "teenage lover." This line implies that the other person is easily swayed or manipulated, potentially suggesting a vulnerability in their character. The singer acknowledges that they could be good together, but there seems to be a struggle or imbalance in the dynamics of the relationship.


The bridge reveals the depth of the singer's feelings, describing how they love to watch the other person come and go, like the scars of spring etched into their lips. This can be interpreted as a poetic way of expressing the beauty in their presence, even though it may be transient. The lyrics convey a sense of craving and fascination, likening it to a flower being picked by the other person's fingertips.


Overall, "In The Garden" portrays a relationship where the singer observes and yearns for someone who seems distant, detached, and possibly indecisive, creating a sense of longing and unfulfilled potential.


Line by Line Meaning

You found me in the ocean
I was lost and you discovered me, like finding a precious gem in the vastness of the sea


treading water by the edge of the earth
I was struggling to stay afloat, metaphorically representing the challenges and uncertainties I faced in life


your silent corrosion
Your unnoticed actions and words slowly eat away at my emotions and well-being


steals all my fantasies
You take away my dreams and hopes, leaving me with nothing but emptiness


I see you in the garden sometimes
I catch glimpses of you when you let your guard down and reveal your true self, just like in a serene garden


all you do is sit by, I watch you
You seem passive and distant, and all I can do is observe your actions without truly connecting


You take the bait, I watch you
You fall into temptation or traps, and I can only watch as you make choices that may not be beneficial for you


fall like a teenage lover
You surrender to your desires or infatuations quickly and recklessly, similar to how teenagers often fall in love blindly


try to keep your head by the water’s edge
You attempt to maintain control and sanity amidst turbulent situations, symbolized by the water's edge


you know we could be so good together
Deep down, you are aware of the potential for a strong and positive connection between us


I love to watch you come and go
I derive pleasure from observing your presence and absence in my life, like a beautiful yet fleeting sight


like the scars of spring etched into your lips
Your experiences and past leave marks on you, visible in your expressions and words resembling the natural marks of growth and renewal in spring


how strange that I crave you so
It is peculiar and puzzling how I long for you passionately despite the complexities and uncertainties surrounding our relationship


like a flower picked by your fingertips
I feel fragile and vulnerable, like a delicate flower plucked by your touch, symbolizing the power you hold over me




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PLUTARCHOS SOTIROPOULOS

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