In The Garden
J. D. Sumner Lyrics
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These are troubled times
Blind existence
You will heed the sign
Spirits Crying
All is born to die
Traces of mankind
Oh Yeah
Men will fall to wicked ways
First the fire, next the rain
Shadows run from soldiers slain
Free at last
To flee the past
To rid the pain
To fly again
Free at last
To leave behind
The evil in the garden yeah
See the plagues
Before your eyes
Curse the flame
That lights the skies
See the blood
That flows like wine
Nations way for one reprise
Free at last
To flee the past
To rid the pain
To fly again
Free at last
To leave behind
The evil in the garden yeah
Soon the worst
Shall come to pass
All the children free at last
Ancient wrath so long fore told
Passing judgement on our own
Free at last
To flee the past
To rid the pain
To fly again
Free at last
To leave behind
The evil in the garden yeah
Free at last
To flee the past
To rid the pain
To fly again
Free at last
To leave behind
The evil in the garden yeah
Free at last
To flee the past
To rid the pain
To fly
Free at last
To leave behind
The evil in the garden yeah
J.D. Sumner's "In the Garden" is a song that reflects on the state of the world and the ultimate hope for freedom from pain and evil. The opening lines signal a sense of distress and uncertainty, emphasizing how the times are troubled and that human existence is limited and fleeting: "These are troubled times, blind existence, you will heed the sign, spirits crying, all is born to die, traces of mankind, oh yeah." The recurrent "free at last" line evokes Martin Luther King Jr's famous "I Have a Dream" speech and evokes a sense of liberation and renewal.
The song's second verse takes a more apocalyptic tone, referring to the "last and final days" and how "men will fall to wicked ways." Biblical references to fire and rain further emphasize this sense of approaching doom. The third verse describes more explicitly the societal chaos and warfare that will occur, including the image of soldiers slain and rivers of blood flowing. Despite the grim scenario, the song's overall message remains optimistic in its vision for freedom and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
In the Garden
Reflecting on the current state of the world and the human condition.
These are troubled times
Acknowledging the difficult circumstances and challenges of the present moment.
Blind existence
Suggesting a lack of awareness or understanding of the true nature of reality.
You will heed the sign
Encouraging the listener to pay attention to important messages or warnings.
Spirits Crying
Expressing sadness or grief over the suffering of souls.
All is born to die
Acknowledging the transience and impermanence of all things.
Traces of mankind
Referring to human impact on the environment and world around us.
Oh Yeah
An exclamation expressing strong feelings or emotions.
In the last, and final days
Referring to a prophesized end of the world or major paradigm shift.
Men will fall to wicked ways
Suggesting a moral decline or corruption of humanity.
First the fire, next the rain
A symbolic representation of intense destruction or upheaval, followed by new beginnings or transformation.
Shadows run from soldiers slain
Describing a scene of violence or war, with fleeing shadows representing fear and mortality.
Free at last
Celebrating a sense of liberation or freedom from oppression or suffering.
To flee the past
Escaping from pains or regrets of the past.
To rid the pain
Getting rid of suffering or emotional distress.
To fly again
Moving forward with renewed hope and potential.
To leave behind
Abandoning or moving on from negative influences or experiences.
The evil in the garden yeah
Referring to the biblical Garden of Eden and the human condition of original sin.
See the plagues
Warning of spreading diseases or epidemics.
Before your eyes
Emphasizing a sense of immediacy or urgency.
Curse the flame
Condemning destructive or harmful forces.
That lights the skies
Referring to the power and magnitude of these forces or phenomena.
See the blood
Describing scenes of violence or war with vivid imagery.
That flows like wine
Metaphorical description of mass death and carnage.
Nations way for one reprise
Suggesting that despite differences, humanity may someday find unity and peace.
Soon the worst
Anticipating the arrival of even more dire circumstances or events.
Shall come to pass
Assuming that these events or circumstances are inevitable or written in fate.
All the children free at last
Celebrating innocence and liberation of the young or innocent.
Ancient wrath so long fore told
Referring to prophecies about divine judgement and punishment.
Passing judgement on our own
Suggesting that we may be responsible for our own downfall and judgement.
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