In the Garden
Boy & The Echo Choir Lyrics
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Take me home
And the streetlights light, light up
To take me home
I love you Chicago
You make me feel so summer fling
You know that I know
That I owe you everything
Feel the sorrow hit the bottle
Feel the rush of having no tomorrow, yeah
She said, "You gotta find yourself something worth holding onto" (onto)
Onto (onto)
You charged me up, charged, charged me up
I was something they forgot to label "fragile", now I'm stuck
And you know too much, know, know too much
You're the one true thing
You're the one
Take me home
Take me home
And the streetlights light, light up
To take me home
I love you Chicago
You make me feel so summer fling
You know that I know (I know)
That I owe you everything
I love you Chicago
And I'm just living out a suitcase
Watch me now, watch me as I drive away
I'm supposed to leave you at the end of the season
But I'll stay (I'll stay)
I'll stay (I'll stay)
You charged me up, charged, charged me up
I was something they forgot to label "fragile", now I'm stuck
And you know too much, know, know too much
You're the one true thing
You're the one
Take me home
Take me home
And the streetlights light, light up
To take me home
I love you Chicago
You make me feel so summer fling
You know that I know (I know)
That I owe you everything (everything)
Take me home
Take me home
And the streetlights light, light up
To take me home
I love you Chicago
You make me feel so summer fling (feel so summer fling)
You know that I know (I know, I know, I know)
That I owe you everything
I love you Chicago
"In the Garden" by Boy & The Echo Choir seems to be a love letter to the city of Chicago. The repeated line "Take me home" suggests a longing to return to a place that feels familiar and comforting. The mention of streetlights lighting up to take the singer home evokes a sense of nostalgia and a desire to be embraced by the city.
The lyrics "I love you Chicago, you make me feel so summer fling" convey a deep affection for Chicago, associating it with a carefree and joyful experience reminiscent of a summer romance. The singer acknowledges the significance of Chicago in their life, stating "You know that I know that I owe you everything." This could imply that the city has played a pivotal role in their personal growth and development.
The next verse delves into emotions of sorrow and desperation. The lines "Feel the sorrow hit the bottle, feel the rush of having no tomorrow" depict feelings of sadness and recklessness. The mention of someone advising the singer to find something worth holding onto suggests that they are going through a difficult period and need to find stability or purpose in their life.
The lyrics "You charged me up, charged, charged me up, I was something they forgot to label fragile, now I'm stuck" hint at a relationship or connection that has affected the singer deeply. This person is described as knowing too much and being the one true thing in their life. It suggests a sense of vulnerability and dependence on this individual.
Overall, "In the Garden" seems to explore themes of longing, love, and personal growth. It celebrates the city of Chicago as a place that brings joy and a sense of belonging, while also delving into the complexities of relationships and the emotional rollercoaster they can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me home
I long to return to my place of comfort and familiarity
And the streetlights light, light up
The city illuminates the path and guides me back to my home
To take me home
To guide me back to the place where I belong
I love you Chicago
I have strong affection and admiration for the city of Chicago
You make me feel so summer fling
Being in Chicago brings me a sense of carefree joy and romance
You know that I know
You are aware that I am fully aware
That I owe you everything
I am deeply indebted to the city of Chicago for all that it has given me
Feel the sorrow hit the bottle
Experience the pain and sadness through indulging in alcohol
Feel the rush of having no tomorrow, yeah
Experience the exhilaration of living in the moment without concern for the future
She said, 'You gotta find yourself something worth holding onto' (onto)
She advised me to discover something meaningful and valuable to cherish
You charged me up, charged, charged me up
You filled me with passion, energy, and enthusiasm
I was something they forgot to label 'fragile', now I'm stuck
I was overlooked as delicate, and now I find myself feeling trapped and unable to escape
And you know too much, know, know too much
You possess an extensive understanding and knowledge
You're the one true thing
You are the only genuine and constant presence in my life
And I'm just living out a suitcase
I am living a transient and nomadic lifestyle, constantly on the move
Watch me now, watch me as I drive away
Observe me in this moment as I depart and leave behind
I'm supposed to leave you at the end of the season
I am expected to depart from you when the season comes to a close
But I'll stay (I'll stay)
However, I choose to remain and defy the expectations
You make me feel so summer fling (feel so summer fling)
You evoke in me the emotions of a temporary and passionate romance
You know that I know (I know, I know, I know)
You are aware that I am fully aware, with emphasis
That I owe you everything
I am deeply indebted to the city of Chicago for all that it has given me
I love you Chicago
I have strong affection and admiration for the city of Chicago
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Hurley, Joseph Trohman, Patrick Stump, Peter Wentz
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