The Garden
Happy Fits Lyrics
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Floral walls line the trees
Poke my head through a window
Air was fresh, all was green
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
Would it make me whole again?
If barren wood could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
There is a house with a garden
Floral walls line the trees
In this house where I started
So much pain grew through me
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
So if I lay down and let the roots grow 'round
Would it make me whole again?
If barren wood could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
The lyrics of "The Garden" by The Happy Fits convey a sense of longing for a place of solace and healing. The house with a garden symbolizes a refuge, a sanctuary where one can find peace and happiness. The floral walls lining the trees depict a beautiful and serene environment, where nature intertwines with human existence.
Poking one's head through a window suggests a desire to explore and become a part of this idyllic setting. The air being fresh and everything being green represents a sense of renewal and vitality. It implies that within this garden, there is an opportunity for growth and transformation.
The lyrics further delve into the theme of finding healing and wholeness. The notion of letting the roots grow around and laying down hints at surrendering oneself to the healing power of nature. By immersing oneself in the natural world, one hopes to find a sense of completeness once again. The idea of barren wood touching the ground signifies a desire to erase pain and suffering, replacing it with blossoming florals, which symbolize beauty and growth.
The repetition of the lines, "When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you, Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow," emphasizes the transformative potential of the garden. It highlights how, when nurtured and given the opportunity, the garden can flourish and become a source of life and vitality.
Overall, "The Garden" explores the universal longing for a place of refuge and healing. It symbolizes the human desire to find solace in nature and to experience personal growth and renewal. Through its evocative imagery, the song invites listeners to embrace the power of nature and its transformative ability to bring about healing and wholeness.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a house with a garden
In this world, there exists a place of solace and growth
Floral walls line the trees
The beauty of nature surrounds and embraces this place
Poke my head through a window
Curiosity drives me to explore and understand
Air was fresh, all was green
The atmosphere was pure and full of life
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
In its peak state, it possessed the ability to transcend limitations
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
Through nurturing and love, it had the potential to thrive and become a safe haven
So if I lay down and let the roots grow 'round
If I surrender and allow a deep connection to form
Would it make me whole again?
Could it heal and restore my inner being?
If barren wood could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
Even in desolate circumstances, growth and beauty can emerge
In this house where I started
This is the place where my journey began
So much pain grew through me
I experienced immense suffering and hardship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Colin England, Marcus Davis
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@harithbaseri7912
[Verse 1]
There is a house with a garden
Floral walls line the trees
Poke my head through a window
Air was fresh, all was green
[Pre-Chorus]
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
[Chorus]
So if I lay down (I lay down) and let the roots grow 'round
Would it make me whole again?
And if barren wood (Barren wood) could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
[Verse 2]
There is a house with a garden
Floral walls line the trees
In this house where I started
So much pain grew through me
[Pre-Chorus]
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
[Chorus]
So if I lay down (I lay down) and let the roots grow 'round
Would it make me whole again?
And if barren wood (Barren wood) could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
@lowercase_ash
Guys wanna hear about the story that just came thru my head?
The first verse shows a person moving into a house with a garden, caring for it and becoming come comfortable there
The pre chorus is pretty much the same, showing them being kinda lonely but happy with their home (when it was ripe, how it could fall shows them getting bonked on the head while pruning branches)
Then the chorus is breakdown time! The imagery that comes thru my head is them laying on a floor crying and looking thru the door at the garden outside (and if barren wood could touch this ground oh flower it would)
And then the next verse shows a little bit of backstory in sort of a dreamlike way and the transitions make no sense and the colors are wack but it implies something really bad happening in the past that makes them unable to have a family, either by isolating themselves or actual an physical inability
The last pre-chorus shows them getting up, talking on the phone, driving somewhere and standing at a door
And the last chorus shows them chilling on the ground while getting tackled by small children, and another person cooking or something and basically it all turns out okay
Thanks for coming to my ted talk
@nedac2499
[Verse 1]
There is a house with a garden
Floral walls line the trees
Poke my head through a window
Air was fresh, all was green
[Pre-Chorus]
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
[Chorus]
So if I lay down (I lay down) and let the roots grow 'round
Would it make me whole again?
And if barren wood (Barren wood) could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
[Verse 2]
There is a house with a garden
Floral walls line the trees
In this house where I started
So much pain grew through me
[Pre-Chorus]
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
[Chorus]
So if I lay down (I lay down) and let the roots grow 'round
Would it make me whole again?
And if barren wood (Barren wood) could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
@awanreceh1294
This is kind of song that we play when look at the sky and thinking about life
@lilyjaye1124
I'm listening to this in the rain and the window is blowing everything around but the song is so soothing and I'm just so happy thank you for this BEAUTIFUL song
@emmajoy3864
I love songs that give me a sense of nostalgia that I can't pin to any particular memory, as if it's nostalgia for another life. this is absolutely one of those. it's really beautiful.
@potatosalad8367
The building cello and layered harmonies gives me life.
@harithbaseri7912
[Verse 1]
There is a house with a garden
Floral walls line the trees
Poke my head through a window
Air was fresh, all was green
[Pre-Chorus]
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
[Chorus]
So if I lay down (I lay down) and let the roots grow 'round
Would it make me whole again?
And if barren wood (Barren wood) could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
[Verse 2]
There is a house with a garden
Floral walls line the trees
In this house where I started
So much pain grew through me
[Pre-Chorus]
When it was ripe, how it could flow far above you
Fill it with life, make it a home, how it could grow
[Chorus]
So if I lay down (I lay down) and let the roots grow 'round
Would it make me whole again?
And if barren wood (Barren wood) could touch this ground, oh, flower it would
@helloanyahere2876
I love this one so much! It’s so pretty and sweet 🥺 The Happy Fits are incapable of making a bad song and this is the only truth I know.
@lemonskittles8777
this song gives me HUGE vampire weekend vibes! what a great album
@rageponiez
so you guys are just dumping all this album out at once huh?
please don’t stop ily
@Tiggonsmisanthropie
I have a vision of a blue garden with a white house for a couple of years now. This is the same athmosphere. Love it ^-^
@geesex.x
this is officially my breakdown anthem