Eden
Dreamtide Lyrics
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Tell me everything you heard about, you know about, without a doubt,
The one way out to eden
There goes the times I knew so well
I heard the tolling of the bell
Somebody tells me
rivers must be crossed
There goes the place I used to dwell
Somebody sends me
to a fight long lost
And when they make you pull the gun
Then you should know you better run
And when they make you
loose your mind
Deep in your heart you know you'll find
One truth
Do you believe that eden can be found
By burning
your commandments to the ground
No chance to be winning
No glory in killing
Remember for what you've been crowned
Here is our world it needs defense
I do agree to common sense
Don't stop me now I got a job to do
This is the end of innocence
So let the fighting just commence
You sure forgot the times I lied to you
The lyrics to the Dreamtide song Eden appear to be about a journey, both physical and spiritual. The lyrics begin with a request for information about a way to reach Eden, a place commonly associated with paradise in biblical mythology. The author then reflects on the past and how things have changed. In the face of adversity, the author is told to keep moving forward, to keep fighting. The author suggests that there is a truth that can be found in one's heart that will guide them.
The author then poses the question of whether Eden can be found by destroying the old rules, by burning one's commandments to the ground. The author concludes that there is no glory in killing and no chance to win by those means. Instead, the author suggests that one needs to defend the world and do what needs to be done. The author acknowledges that this is the end of innocence, that the world has changed, and the fighting has begun. Finally, the author reminds us that they have lied in the past, and perhaps there is more to this story than meets the eye.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me tell me
Asking for complete information on a subject matter
Tell me everything you heard about, you know about, without a doubt,
Asking to share any information that is known to be completely true
The one way out to eden
A path that leads to an ideal paradise or an escape from hardship
There goes the times I knew so well
Reflecting on a past that is no longer familiar or understandable
I heard the tolling of the bell
Hearing a sign or indication of a significant event
Somebody tells me
Assuming that someone else has knowledge or authority on the matter
rivers must be crossed
There are obstacles that must be overcome to reach a desired goal
There goes the place I used to dwell
Reflecting on a past home or environment that is no longer present
And yet in love I never fell
Despite living in the past, the concept of love was never achieved
Somebody sends me
Being influenced or directed by others
to a fight long lost
Being directed towards a conflict or argument that is no longer relevant
And when they make you pull the gun
Being forced into a violent situation or conflict
Then you should know you better run
Escaping from the situation is the best course of action for survival
And when they make you loose your mind
Being driven to insanity by a stressful situation
Deep in your heart you know you'll find
Trusting oneself to find a way out of the stressful situation
One truth
A singular belief or realization
Do you believe that eden can be found
Questioning the possibility of finding an ideal paradise
By burning your commandments to the ground
Destroying the rules or laws that govern society
No chance to be winning
There is no possibility of emerging victorious
No glory in killing
There is no honor or pride in taking another life
Remember for what you've been crowned
Recalling why one has been given a position of authority or honor
Here is our world it needs defense
The world is in need of protection from harm or danger
I do agree to common sense
Agreeing with the most basic and widely accepted knowledge
Don't stop me now I got a job to do
Focusing on a task that needs to be completed urgently
This is the end of innocence
A realization of the loss of purity or naivety
So let the fighting just commence
Preparing for an upcoming battle or argument
You sure forgot the times I lied to you
Reminding someone of past deceitful behavior done to them
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.