Garden
Jill-decoy Association Lyrics


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I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain sometime
When you take, you gotta give
So live and let live or let go
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden

I could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
So you better think it over
Well, if sweet talking you could make it come true
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
But what would it matter?
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain sometime (ooh)
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden

I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that's what it takes to hold you
I'd just as soon let you go
But there's one thing I want you to know
You'd better look before you leap
Still waters run deep
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
And you know what I'm talking about
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain sometime

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden




Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain sometime

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jill-decoy Association's song "Garden" serve as a metaphor for relationships and the ups and downs that come with them. The singer is expressing to their partner that although they did not promise them a perfect life ("rose garden"), they are still willing to work through the difficulties ("a little rain sometime"). The lyrics convey a sense of realism and honesty, acknowledging that life and love are not always straightforward.


The singer offers their partner love and good times, but also warns them to be cautious and thoughtful in their actions. They suggest that while they are willing to weather the storms of life together, they cannot do everything for their partner and must rely on them to make wise choices. The chorus repeats the refrain "I never promised you a rose garden," emphasizing the idea that the singer will not sugarcoat or make unrealistic promises in their relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "Garden" encourage listeners to approach love and relationships with a sense of authenticity and groundedness. They suggest that while "roses" may be desirable, true love requires a willingness to face challenges and to work together through difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

I beg your pardon
I apologize for any misunderstandings


I never promised you a rose garden
I never made any unrealistic promises


Along with the sunshine
In addition to good times


There's gotta be a little rain sometime
There will also be difficult times


When you take, you gotta give
In relationships, there must be mutual give and take


So live and let live or let go
Accept others for who they are, or move on from the relationship


I could promise you things like big diamond rings
I could make material promises


But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
But some things are simply impossible


So you better think it over
So think carefully before making a decision


Well, if sweet talking you could make it come true
If I could just talk my way into fulfilling your desires


I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
I would do anything to make you happy


But what would it matter?
But ultimately, material things don't matter


So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Let's enjoy the good times while we have them


Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Love shouldn't be a source of sadness


Come along and share the good times while we can
Let's enjoy the positive aspects of our relationship while we can


I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
I could make grand romantic gestures


But if that's what it takes to hold you
But if that's the only way to keep you


I'd just as soon let you go
I'd rather let you go than make unrealistic promises


But there's one thing I want you to know
But there's one important message I have for you


You'd better look before you leap
You should be cautious and careful in your decisions


Still waters run deep
Things aren't always as they seem


And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
You shouldn't always rely on others to get you out of trouble


And you know what I'm talking about
You understand what I mean


So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Let's enjoy the good times while we have them


Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Love shouldn't be a source of sadness


Come along and share the good times while we can
Let's enjoy the positive aspects of our relationship while we can


I beg your pardon
I apologize for any misunderstandings


I never promised you a rose garden
I never made any unrealistic promises


Along with the sunshine
In addition to good times


There's gotta be a little rain sometime (ooh)
There will also be difficult times


I beg your pardon
I apologize for any misunderstandings


I never promised you a rose garden
I never made any unrealistic promises


Along with the sunshine
In addition to good times


There's gotta be a little rain sometime
There will also be difficult times




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe South

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@misato8008

「悪い人」にぴったりでした!!

@user-uq8gh3kz3h

悪い人から来ました!何回も聞いてます!

@bighikokun

この歌大好き!!

@maronrikijp

すばらしい!!ジルデコさいこうです!!

@rock69dynamite

変調の快感をアリガトウ

@user-oj2ou8by9r

この曲は大のお気に入りです!

@user-gt5mk6bh8r

数日前に気がついたんだけど、「Garden」カラオケで歌えるようになってますね〜
ないとわかってても検索してしまういつもの癖で検索したらあって、思わず大きな声が出てしまいました(笑)

@murkymurk8305

よくこんな難しい曲歌えますね…すごい!

@user-np2ne1ce6k

悪い人からです〜
いい歌ですね

@user-uu3rj2ln2t

English版も聞きたい・・・

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