Gardenia
Landon Pigg Lyrics


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I always liked the drama
I always liked the joke
I always liked the love
And I always liked the smoke
I've never been a poster-child of my days
But I've sent a lot of post cards
And yours is on its way
I traded in my Pong hops for a bar right through my ear
It kind of hurts to sleep on, but pain's not what I fear
I shiver at the prospect of being just one thing
I missed a lot of targets but never lost my aim

I've done a lot of research
I've read a lot of books
I've turned a lot of pages
I've seen some dirty looks
But I can brave the weather
For a chilly glance from you
'Cause somewhere in the distance

The sun is peeking through

I've always been a flower
I've always been a tree
A cabin in the forest
A blanket on the beach
Never in my whole life
Would I choose just one
I've always loved the moonlight
I've always felt the sun

Somewhere in the middle
Of a sunset and a dream
Is the prettiest gardenia
The prettiest gardenia




The prettiest gardenia
That you've ever seen

Overall Meaning

In "Gardenia," Landon Pigg expresses his desire to live a life full of adventure and variety. He highlights the fact that he has never been a model citizen or a conformist, and although he may have missed some targets, he never lost his aim. Pigg talks about his willingness to explore new things, and he compares himself to various objects, such as flowers, trees, and a cabin in the forest, thereby emphasizing his belief that he doesn't want to be defined by one label or ideology.


He also mentions that he has always appreciated the beauty of life, from the love and the drama to the smoke and the postcards. His lyrics also suggest that his desire for new experiences is fueled by his longing for a glance from someone he admires. The beauty he sees in the world echoes the pleasure he takes in that gaze from across the room. The way he describes the sun peeking through suggests that he sees new forms of beauty as a reward after stumbling through hardships on the path to love, and the gardenia he references is the most wonderful thing he has ever seen.


Overall, "Gardenia" is a song that is about living life to the fullest, being open to new experiences and learning, and finding beauty in the midst of the complexities of life. It is a song about embracing the unexpected and finding joy in everyday life.




Line by Line Meaning

I always liked the drama
I've always been attracted to intense situations and conflict


I always liked the joke
Humor and wit have always been appealing to me


I always liked the love
Love has always been a significant part of my life and something that I enjoy


And I always liked the smoke
I've enjoyed indulging in things that may not be entirely healthy yet provide a certain allure


I've never been a poster-child of my days
I haven't lived a conventional life, and I don't conform to stereotypes


But I've sent a lot of postcards
I've lived an adventurous life and traveled quite a bit


And yours is on its way
I'm reaching out to you through this song as a form of communication


I traded in my Pong hops for a bar right through my ear
I've made some changes in my appearance that may be unconventional yet express who I am


It kind of hurts to sleep on, but pain's not what I fear
Although there may be some discomfort in my choices, I'm not afraid of the consequences


I shiver at the prospect of being just one thing
I'm afraid of being limited or defined by one aspect of my personality or identity


I missed a lot of targets but never lost my aim
Even though I may not have achieved specific goals, I've stayed true to myself


I've done a lot of research
I've explored a variety of topics and have a broad knowledge base


I've read a lot of books
Reading has been an important part of my life and has given me valuable insights


I've turned a lot of pages
I've had many experiences that have shaped who I am


I've seen some dirty looks
I've encountered negativity and judgment from others


But I can brave the weather
I'm resilient and can handle difficult situations


For a chilly glance from you
Even something small from you can make my day


'Cause somewhere in the distance
I'm hopeful that good things are coming my way


I've always been a flower
I'm someone who embodies beauty and growth


I've always been a tree
I'm strong and deeply rooted


A cabin in the forest
I appreciate simplicity and nature


A blanket on the beach
I enjoy the peacefulness and relaxation of the ocean


Never in my whole life
I've never wanted to limit myself to just one experience or identity


Would I choose just one
I'm someone who values diversity and variety


I've always loved the moonlight
The beauty and mystery of the night has always been intriguing to me


I've always felt the sun
The warmth and energy of the sun has always been comforting to me


Somewhere in the middle
There's a balance between different experiences and emotions that feels right to me


Of a sunset and a dream
This balance feels like a mixture of reality and hope


Is the prettiest gardenia
The gardenia is a symbol of beauty and purity


That you've ever seen
I hope that you can see and appreciate the beauty in the world around us




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Dyhmyd

I always liked the drama
I always liked the joke
I always liked the love
And I always liked the smoke
I've never been a poster-child of my days
But I've sent a lot of post cards
And yours is on its way

I traded in my Pong hops for a bar right through my ear
It kind of hurts to sleep on, but pain's not what I fear
I shiver at the prospect of being just one thing
I missed a lot of targets but never lost my aim

I've done a lot of research
I've read a lot of books
I've turned a lot of pages
I've seen some dirty looks
But I can brave the weather
For a chilly glance from you
'Cause somewhere in the distance

The sun is peeking through

I've always been a flower
I've always been a tree
A cabin in the forest
A blanket on the beach
Never in my whole life
Would I choose just one
I've always loved the moonlight
I've always felt the sun

Somewhere in the middle
Of a sunset and a dream
Is the prettiest gardenia
The prettiest gardenia
The prettiest gardenia
That you've ever seen



@gabriellefallon7703

I always liked the drama
I always liked the joke
I always liked the love
And I always liked the smoke
I've never been a poster-child of my days
But I've sent a lot of post cards
And yours is on its way
I traded in my Pong hops for a bar right through my ear
It kind of hurts to sleep on, but pain's not what I fear
I shiver at the prospect of being just one thing
I missed a lot of targets but never lost my aim
I've done a lot of research
I've read a lot of books
I've turned a lot of pages
I've seen some dirty looks
But I can brave the weather
For a chilly glance from you
'Cause somewhere in the distance
The sun is peeking through
I've always been a flower
I've always been a tree
A cabin in the forest
A blanket on the beach
Never in my whole life
Would I choose just one
I've always loved the moonlight
I've always felt the sun
Somewhere in the middle
Of a sunset and a dream
Is the prettiest gardenia
The prettiest gardenia
The prettiest gardenia
That you've ever seen



All comments from YouTube:

@Dyhmyd

I always liked the drama
I always liked the joke
I always liked the love
And I always liked the smoke
I've never been a poster-child of my days
But I've sent a lot of post cards
And yours is on its way

I traded in my Pong hops for a bar right through my ear
It kind of hurts to sleep on, but pain's not what I fear
I shiver at the prospect of being just one thing
I missed a lot of targets but never lost my aim

I've done a lot of research
I've read a lot of books
I've turned a lot of pages
I've seen some dirty looks
But I can brave the weather
For a chilly glance from you
'Cause somewhere in the distance

The sun is peeking through

I've always been a flower
I've always been a tree
A cabin in the forest
A blanket on the beach
Never in my whole life
Would I choose just one
I've always loved the moonlight
I've always felt the sun

Somewhere in the middle
Of a sunset and a dream
Is the prettiest gardenia
The prettiest gardenia
The prettiest gardenia
That you've ever seen

@ApoloExpress

thank you so much for putting this up! being that it's unreleased, it's great that you shared it w/ everybody. i love this song! so raw and organic :) i love mae whitman, she's one of the very VERY few out there in her age range that is actually talented

@andresatabanez

Great song. Peaceful. I love the vocals and the rhytm! Will be in the next album?

@1americanidol11

Love this song! I heard this on Parenthood! I love his songs!

@MrDilly93

Landon pigg, Amazing voice, and flows beautifully. can listen to you for eternity. Keep it up, One day people will recognize good music.

@lovecramer

Aww, I love it. Beautiful song.

@saratita93

I just saw them perform this and Landon explained that mae's favorite flowers are gardenias! And apparently Dax Shepard likes to call Mae at 1 in the morning and leaves this song on her answering machine haha

@davidmorin2731

Great tune! Just grabbed the single off of iTunes.

@aditistarr

gorgeous song!

@geegeezlouis86

If someone could post the lyrics to this that would be wonderful. Can't find them online and I am hearing impaired and having trouble "deciphering" sounds into words sometimes. Thanks! :)

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