Daisies of the Galaxy
Eels Lyrics


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Take heart, my little friend
And push back your seat
Soon we'll be far away
Far from the street
Where you learned how to be
Not what you are

Up on the shoulder
There is a town
With a little motel
And an old movie house
We'll go to a movie
Whatever it is

Watching the movie
The world's gonna end
And there ain't no place for
A boy and his friend to go

I'll pick some daisies
From the flower bed
Of the galaxy theater
While you clear your head




I thought some daisies
Might cheer you up

Overall Meaning

The song "Daisies of the Galaxy" by Eels is a song about escaping the harsh realities of life and finding solace in small moments of joy. The opening lyrics "Take heart, my little friend, and push back your seat, soon we'll be far away, far from the street where you learned how to be not what you are" perhaps signifies the singer's desire to offer comfort and support to a friend who has been beaten down by the harsh reality of life. The singer then paints a picture of a small roadside town with an old motel and movie house, offering an escape from the struggles of everyday life.


The refrain "I'll pick some daisies from the flower bed of the galaxy theater while you clear your head, I thought some daisies might cheer you up" is a poignant moment in the song. It's a simple gesture, the picking of flowers, but it carries so much weight. It's a moment of tenderness, a moment of connection between two friends who have found solace in each other in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. There is a sense of hope in the lyrics, a belief that despite the struggles of life, there are small moments of beauty and joy to be found.


Overall, "Daisies of the Galaxy" is a beautiful and hopeful song that offers a much-needed reminder to find solace in small moments of beauty and to find comfort and support in the people around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Take heart, my little friend
Be brave, my dear companion


And push back your seat
Relax and enjoy the ride


Soon we'll be far away
We will leave this place behind


Far from the street
Away from the harsh reality


Where you learned how to be
Where you were molded to conform


Not what you are
Not your true self


Up on the shoulder
On the roadside hill


There is a town
A place to rest awhile


With a little motel
A humble lodging


And an old movie house
An ancient cinema


We'll go to a movie
Let's watch a flick


Watching the movie
As the story unfolds


The world's gonna end
The planet is coming to an end


And there ain't no place for
There's no escape for


A boy and his friend to go
Two mates, nowhere to run


I'll pick some daisies
I'll collect some little flowers


From the flower bed
At the galactic theatre


Of the galaxy theater
The cosmic playhouse


While you clear your head
While you gather your thoughts


I thought some daisies
I hoped these blooms


Might cheer you up
Would brighten up your day




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT

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