Their first album, Once in a Blue Moon was released in 1993, followed two years later by Dish of the Day, from which "Lemon Tree" became an Asian chart hit. Go and Ask Peggy for the Principal Thing followed in 1997, then For Sale (2000), 25 Miles to Kissimmee (2003), and Ready for the Real Life (2005).
In 2003 the band changed three of its members: Roland Röhl, Thomas Mangold, and Ralf Wochele left, to be replaced by bassist Dirk Blümlein, drummer Claus Müller, and a second guitarist, Gabriel Holz. Holz left the band in 2007 after moving to Berlin.
In 2006, Fool's Garden released the single "I Got a Ticket," regarding on the World Cup Soccer competition that was held in Germany.
The band is recording new tracks for the release of a new album in 2008.
Lemon Tree
Fool's Garden Lyrics
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It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon
I'm wasting my time
I got nothin' to do
I'm hangin' around
I'm waitin' for you
But nothing ever happens and I wonder
I'm drivin' too fast
I'm drivin' too far
I'd like to change my point of view
I feel so lonely
I'm waitin' for you
But nothing ever happens and I wonder
I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
I'm turnin' my head up and down
I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' around
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
Sing!
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I'm sittin' here
I miss the power
I'd like to go out takin' a shower
But there's a heavy cloud inside my head
I feel so tired
Put myself into bed
Well, nothing ever happens and I wonder
Isolation is not good for me
Isolation, I don't want to sit on the lemon tree
I'm steppin' around in the desert of joy
Baby, anyhow I'll get another toy
And everything will happen and you wonder
I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
I'm turnin' my head up and down
I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' around
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
And I wonder, wonder
I wonder how
I wonder why
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
And all that I can see
And all that I can see
And all that I can see
Is just a yellow lemon tree
The lyrics of Fool's Garden's Lemon Tree are a reflection on the feeling of boredom, loneliness, and isolation. The singer describes himself as being stuck in a boring room with nothing to do and waiting for something to happen. He then drives around aimlessly and wonders about life's greater purpose and his own feeling of loneliness. He then thinks of a previous conversation where someone described the blue, blue sky, but all he can see from his vantage point is a yellow lemon tree. The repetition of "I wonder how," and "I wonder why" brings to light the singer's desperation for understanding the current situation of his life.
The song takes a turn towards the end when the singer vows to keep moving forward but in a sarcastic tone. He says he is "steppin' around in the desert of joy" and will "get another toy" but wonders if everything will eventually happen for him. The final repetition of "And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree" highlights a sense of disillusionment for the singer and his inability to find happiness despite his efforts.
Overall, the song's lyrics can be seen as a reflection of the human experience - the ups and downs of life, the feeling of being stuck in a rut, and the quest for happiness and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sittin' here in the boring room
I'm not doing anything interesting or productive
It's just another rainy Sunday afternoon
The weather is gloomy and uneventful
I'm wasting my time
I'm not using my time efficiently
I got nothin' to do
I have no tasks or activities to keep me occupied
I'm hangin' around
I'm lingering without a purpose
I'm waitin' for you
I'm anticipating the arrival of someone, possibly for plans or entertainment
But nothing ever happens and I wonder
I'm constantly left feeling unsatisfied and curious about the reasons why
I'm drivin' around in my car
I'm aimlessly wandering behind the wheel of my automobile
I'm drivin' too fast
I'm speeding excessively
I'd like to change my point of view
I wish I could alter my perspective or outlook on life
I feel so lonely
I'm experiencing depressive feelings due to a lack of companionship or support
I'm waitin' for you
I'm hoping for someone to come around and help disperse my feelings of loneliness
But nothing ever happens and I wonder
Yet again, I'm left unsatisfied and questioning the reasons behind it
I wonder how
I'm curious about the method or reasoning behind something
I wonder why
I'm pondering the reasons or purposes behind something
Yesterday you told me 'bout the blue blue sky
You once spoke of the beauty and tranquility of the sky
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
Despite these positive thoughts, I can only see a dull, colorless environment
I'm turnin' my head up and down
I'm looking all around, trying to change or find a new perspective
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
No matter where I look, everything seems drab and depressing
Sing!
Encouragement to express oneself through music
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Nonsensical vocalizations
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More nonsensical vocalizations, possibly meant to mimic a melody of some kind
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Even more vocalizations, but these lack any specific pattern or meaning
I miss the power
I long for the freedom and control that comes with feeling empowered
I'd like to go out takin' a shower
I want to leave and cleanse myself, whether physically or emotionally
But there's a heavy cloud inside my head
I'm struggling with internal turmoil or negativity that's weighing me down
I feel so tired
I'm physically and/or emotionally drained
Put myself into bed
I'm seeking comfort and release through rest or sleep
Isolation is not good for me
Being alone often has negative impacts on my mental and emotional wellbeing
Isolation, I don't want to sit on the lemon tree
I don't want to be stuck in a bleak environment without any positive stimulation or social interaction
I'm steppin' around in the desert of joy
I'm wandering through a wasteland of negativity and sorrow
Baby, anyhow I'll get another toy
Despite my current struggles, I'll find something new to excite and occupy me
And everything will happen and you wonder
The future is unpredictable, and unexpected events can lead to both positive and negative outcomes
And all that I can see is just another lemon tree
Once again, despite a potential for change, everything still seems dull and dreary
And I wonder, wonder
I'm left with lingering and uncertain thoughts about the present and future
And all that I can see
Despite any hope or positivity, my current surroundings are still bleak and uneventful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Freudenthaler, Volker Hinkel
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