Tend My Garden
Joe Walsh & the James Gang Lyrics
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I can think of things to show ya
Thinkin' that I'd like to know ya, uh
Mornin' milkman's comin'
Get up, greet my day
Evenin' brings the sun in
Still I find my way
Change of plans, makin' a landin' to see ya
And I do wanna be your man, oh, yeah
Sunday, highway drivin'
It all looks about the same
Nowhere, just arrivin'
Still I play the game
I'm home grown, growin' my own and I need ya
Need ya to beg my pardon, to tend my garden
Flowers, she's sittin' for poses
She wants me to sing my song
Hours, she's like a stoned Moses
Guess I'll sing along
In Joe Walsh and The James Gang's song Tend My Garden, the lyrics suggest a desire for someone to come home with the singer and to show this person the things that the singer has been growing in their backyard. The singer also expresses a desire to know the person better and to be their man. Despite the morning routines and evening sunsets being the same, the singer remains optimistic and continues to play the game of life. There is a change of plans as the singer decides to make a landing to see the person he desires.
The singer expresses his need for the person to tend to his garden and begs for their pardon. The flowers in the garden are sitting for poses and the singer's companion asks him to sing a song. The singer compares the woman to a stoned Moses before he eventually decides to sing along. The lyrics in this song communicate a desire to share a life with someone, to invite them in to see what one has built, and to have someone play along with the good things in life despite the monotony.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you like to come home with me?
Asking if the person wants to come home with him.
I can think of things to show ya
He has things he wants to share with the person.
Thinkin' that I'd like to know ya, uh
He wants to get to know the person better.
Mornin' milkman's comin'
It is early morning and the milkman is coming.
Get up, greet my day
He is getting up and starting his day.
Evenin' brings the sun in
Although it is evening, he still feels energized and enthusiastic.
Still I find my way
He is navigating through life and finding his place.
Change of plans, makin' a landin' to see ya
He is changing his plans to see the person.
And I do wanna be your man, oh, yeah
He wants to be in a relationship with the person.
Sunday, highway drivin'
It is Sunday and he is driving on the highway.
It all looks about the same
The surroundings all look familiar and similar.
Nowhere, just arrivin'
He has arrived somewhere where there doesn't appear to be anything in particular.
Still I play the game
He is still living life and trying to figure things out.
I'm home grown, growin' my own and I need ya
He is self-sufficient and pursuing his own interests, but wants the person to be a part of his life.
Need ya to beg my pardon, to tend my garden
He wants the person to apologize and make amends so that they can have a healthy relationship.
Flowers, she's sittin' for poses
The flowers are posing for the person.
She wants me to sing my song
The person wants him to express himself through his art (music).
Hours, she's like a stoned Moses
The person appears to be in a deep, introspective state (like Moses with the Ten Commandments).
Guess I'll sing along
He will join the person in expressing himself through music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH FIDLER WALSH
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@SamOgilvieJr
Tend My Garden
James Gang
Would you like to come home with me?
I can think of things to show ya
Thinkin' that I'd like to know ya, uh
Mornin' milkman's comin'
Get up, greet my day
Evenin' brings the sun in
Still I find my way
Change of plans, makin' a landin' to see ya
And I do wanna be your man, oh, yeah
Sunday, highway drivin'
It all looks about the same
Nowhere, just arrivin'
Still I play the game
I'm home grown, growin' my own and I need ya
Need ya to beg my pardon, to tend my garden
Flowers, she's sittin' for poses
She wants me to sing my song
Hours, she's like a stoned Moses
Guess I'll sing along
@mcusa77
Well I'm sitting in the middle of a story
Would you like to read my line
Sipping on a morning glory
Would you like to taste my wine
Don't forget to tell the sun
I sleep through the day
See him when the morning comes
Everything's OK
The captain's in the chartroom
Navigating on a star
Can't know where we're going
'Cause he don't know where we are
Don't you think I don't know
How to tell the time
Can't you see you can't sell me
Something that is mine
You just sit to talking
And I'm sure there's nothing said
Your book is lying open
And I don't think much is read
The dog is outside barking
At something he can't see
The garden gate is closing
@susanpiper8794
Love this Band! Love the music of my youth! When we get into the last third of our lives, and start losing parents, siblings, friends.....we need our music to run to and remind us of our core self. In a cold and scary world we play OUR Tunes, and we're HOME once again. ❤️
@ChgoKurt
Yes yes & yes
@brianbumgardner8704
A very true statement!
@christianbay3529
You’re absolutely right
@georgetaladriz1911
When we live the music, then the true meaning of the tune fill our soul
@christianbay3529
@@georgetaladriz1911 I remember when this album first came out what a blast !!!!
@franklenjohns3556
Its 1973,,, I m 16 and totally dusted,,,and listening to rides again, and joes new masterpiece t d y s t p y g
@stevecowder4774
I can never get enough of this magical song or this great album.
It's really the Gang's best work.
Sweet keyboard play especially on this one.
@armstronglance
Played this song in so many bands. Love the Hammond part!!! Us Hammond players love this one!!!
@brettriggin3777
It was just a Hammond, bass and drums right?