In the Garden
L.O.U.D Lyrics

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In the garden
I pick out flowers
So they could live by me
In the garden
I pick the best ones
So they could live
Above the ground, by me
Why don't you tell another story

Don't you tell another story
Why don't you tell another story
Don't you tell another story
In the garden

I pick out flowers
So they could live by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L.O.U.D.’s song “In The Garden” speak metaphorically about picking out the best things in life and cherishing them. The garden represents life and the flowers symbolize the things that we choose to surround ourselves with. By picking out the best ones and allowing them to live above the ground, close to us, we’re highlighting the fact that we should focus on the good things in life and make them a priority. The repetition of the phrase “Why don't you tell another story” could suggest that the artist wants the listener to shift their focus from negative aspects of life and focus on telling positive stories.

The song could also be interpreted in a spiritual way. This idea could be supported by the phrase “In the Garden”, which brings to mind the biblical account of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. The lyrics suggest that we should choose the best things in our lives to honor God and to live a fulfilling life.

Line by Line Meaning

In the garden
In a place where growth is nurtured

I pick out flowers
I carefully choose elements of beauty and life

So they could live by me
So I can keep them close to me and appreciate their existence

In the garden
In a place where growth is nurtured once again

I pick the best ones
I choose only the finest and most beautiful specimens

So they could live above the ground, by me
So they can thrive and be showcased for all to see

Why don't you tell another story
Why not switch the subject to something else?

Don't you tell another story
I'm not interested in hearing more of the same

Why don't you tell another story
Once again, why not talk about something different?

Don't you tell another story
I've had my fill of this topic, please move on

In the garden
Returning back to the initial setting