Garden
Herbal Tea Lyrics
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Empathic like sonar
If you asked me what the terror's for
I couldn′t tell you
I live and breathe in memories
The good and the ugly
Picking apart formalities
I was born in a garden
On the outside of fears
Where Cassandra slowly overtakes, overhears
I was born in a garden
When I liked being me
Before the burden of my body
Thoughts pass by like a bird in flight
If you don't catch them quick
I was born in a garden
On the outside of fears
Where Cassandra slowly overtakes, overhears
I was born in a garden
When I liked being me
Before the burden of my body
I don't belong here anymore
I don′t belong...
The lyrics to Herbal Tea's song Garden illustrate a person's struggle with living in the present and grappling with their past. The opening line of "I don't belong here anymore" suggests a disconnect from their current surroundings, and the following line "empathic like sonar" hints at their heightened sensitivity to their environment. The singer then admits they do not know the purpose of their terror, suggesting a sense of anxiety and unease despite their empathy.
The next stanza speaks to the singer's tendency to dwell on memories, good and bad. They describe "picking apart formalities like plasticine," which could be interpreted as over-analyzing and breaking apart past scenarios. The chorus then repeats "I was born in a garden," which creates a stark contrast between their current state of being and a time when they felt free and at ease with themselves. The phrase "on the outside of fears" further emphasizes this sense of disconnection and distance from their current anxieties.
The final stanza brings the focus back to the present, with the line "thoughts pass by like a bird in flight." This suggests the singer's struggle with grasping onto their thoughts and living fully in the present. The repetition of "I don't belong here anymore" intensifies the sense of displacement and disconnection, possibly hinting at a desire for change or escape.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t belong here anymore
I feel out of place and disconnected from my surroundings.
Empathic like sonar
My sensitivity to the emotions of others is as acute as sonar detecting sound waves.
If you asked me what the terror's for, I couldn’t tell you
I don't understand why I feel anxious and frightened in certain situations.
I live and breathe in memories
My past experiences consume my thoughts and affect my present state of mind.
The good and the ugly
Both positive and negative memories have an impact on me.
Picking apart formalities like plasticine
I analyze social conventions and superficialities with ease, as if they were made of malleable modeling clay.
I was born in a garden, on the outside of fears
Figuratively speaking, I was born free of fear and surrounded by beauty.
Where Cassandra slowly overtakes, overhears
As I mature, I become more aware of the negative outcomes of situations I initially thought were good.
I was born in a garden, when I liked being me
I was content with who I was and my surroundings when I was younger.
Before the burden of my body
Before the physical and emotional weight of adulthood weighed me down.
Thoughts pass by like a bird in flight, if you don't catch them quick
If I don't take time to reflect on my thoughts, they'll fly away as quickly as a bird in the sky.
I don't belong here anymore
I still feel disconnected and out of sync with my environment.
Writer(s): Sister Bliss, Rollo
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jake Hvazda
Im a small market farmer growing greens ans teas. Definitely trying ti wxpamd to more medicinal teas so here i am. The work us garders do is overlooked. Just promoting this culture is doing God's work! I hope everyone has a great day, may production be right around the corner
The Wards
I'm a huge fan already. Cynthia's garden is my garden goal. She's very knowledgeable and does a great job explaining all things garden related. I've been wanting to know what to do with all my herbs for tea and this video was perfect!
ashley Swansong
Awesome! So glad you found it helpful. It was fun to make. Let us know if you find any other neat way to use your herbs!
JaybirdGarden
Mint comes in so many flavors!
I just got ginger mint and basil mint. I’ve seen pear, banana, grapefruit, and apple mint too.
And I am so glad that it’s a perennial plant.
I’m also trying out the oyster leaf plant and fish mint (which isn’t a true mint).
Modern Gardener
Its so lovely because it’s so good fresh, dried, in a salad dressing or marinade, but wait- fish mint?🤯 what’s it like? Ginger mint sounds amazing.
t ahmu
your garden is so beautiful ! so excited to get more into gardening :))))
Azucena Kirchbach
You got me at tea garden!!! I will create one :) I love the new host and the show. Thank you for the ideas ❤️
Modern Gardener
We're so glad! Let us know if you end up trying out any of these herbs!
MakeoversbyMeme
Same 😊😍
LeeAnne Carrasco
Ahhhhh I love this!! I am so excited to start a tea garden next year :D