Don't Panic
Garden State Lyrics
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All that we've fought for
All these places we've grown
All of us are done for
And we live in a beautiful world
Yeah we do, yeah we do
We live in a beautiful world
Bones sinkin' like stones
All that we've fought for
All these places we've grown
All of us are done for
And we live in a beautiful world
Yeah we do, yeah we do
We live in a beautiful world
And we live in a beautiful world
Yeah we do, yeah we do
We live in a beautiful world
All in all that I know
There's nothin' here to run from
'Cos yeah, everybody here has
Got somebody to lean on
The lyrics of Garden State's song Don't Panic speak to the inevitability of the end of human existence. The mention of "bones sinkin' like stones" and the realization that "all of us are done for" paints a picture of a helpless, apocalyptic world. However, amidst the despair, the lyrics remind the listener that we still live in a beautiful world, where we have grown and fought for our place. In essence, the song is about recognizing the impermanence of life and the importance of appreciating the beauty around us.
The repetition of the first verse underscores the desperation that comes with accepting our fate. The beauty of the world is still present but overshadowed by the inescapable reality of death. It's interesting to note that the song was released in 2001, just a few months before the 9/11 attacks, which could have influenced the sentiment of the lyrics.
The final verse of the song offers a glimmer of hope. The acknowledgment that we all have somebody to lean on is important in the face of such overwhelming sadness. The song suggests that we find comfort in our loved ones and the world around us, even if it won't last forever.
Overall, Don't Panic is a poignant reminder to live in the present and appreciate what we have, despite the inevitability of our eventual demise.
Line by Line Meaning
Bones sinkin' like stones
We're feeling lost and heavy with burdens like bones sinking to the bottom of a river.
All that we've fought for
Everything that we've put effort into seems pointless now.
All these places we've grown
We've matured and gone through experiences in different places, but those memories seem to fade away.
All of us are done for
We feel like we're all defeated and there's no way out of the current situation.
And we live in a beautiful world
In the midst of all this pain and suffering, there's still beauty in the world that we shouldn't forget.
Yeah we do, yeah we do
We keep telling ourselves that the world is beautiful to keep up hope.
We live in a beautiful world
Despite the struggles we're facing, we should remember that we're alive in a world full of potential and beauty.
All in all that I know
From everything I understand about life,
There's nothin' here to run from
There's no escape from the difficulties of life, so we need to face them head-on.
'Cos yeah, everybody here has
Because, in reality, each and every one of us has
Got somebody to lean on
Someone to help and support us through hard times.
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@doobiedoo5058
This is my absolute most favorite opening scenes
@cochaczion
i cant stop to watch it again and again
@Ellidegg
This movie reaches out to the medicated masses and speaks the truth. Sedation is no way to live your life, but those who sedate you would have you believe otherwise..
@Argos-xb8ek
Tell that to the people that live with people that refuse their medications and have to live with the fallout that comes with them going into their psychosis.
@_B.__
@TheMeezProductions everytime I see this scene it makes me smile! It's just the little ironic bits (like the fuel thing) and the song with the lyrics ("we live in a beautiful world") which make this scene so damn good!
@davidseesahaye2038
i watched this movie a few years ago and never felt understood in my life before i saw this scene
@PrankedMuffin93
this movie has got so many beautiful soundtracks..Coldplay, The Shins..I think I'm gonna see it very soon
@JulieNicoleSays
I love this film. its funny but serious and just Gucci.
@panzercop7950
Seeing this at 15 in the 2000s only to be living it in the late 2000s….
@Duzz14
I had those brown Nike skater SBs. The most comfortable shoes of all time. Literally my favorite pair of shoes I ever owned.