Over the past 3 years the group has been writing and rehearsing original compositions and performing at local venues in Illinois and Iowa. Minus Six released their debut CD in June of 2004 entitled “Overdue”. They recorded their second CD, “Some Things Change”, on Music Row, in Nashville, TN., in April 2005 which was released in August of 2005. Their newest CD is called "Hidden Deep in the Green" and was released in 2007.
All four band members are Illinois Quad City natives - Kevin, Matt, and Rob are all from Moline, and Kameron is from Rock Island.
Minus Six is a rock / pop orientated group that draws influences from many styles. Their concerts are filled with a diverse mix of catchy originals as well as using their unique style and contagious energy to play hits from the present and the past.
In the Garden
Minus Six Lyrics
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Then, my dear, you'll sit near me
We will laugh as the smell of the lilacs fill us with a jolly good feeling
You and I the best of friends
Hoping this day never ends
We will have no worries when we're hidden from the outside world
And this will be our garden
We'll dance with all our clothes off
To the flowers' symphony
And we'll talk to the animals
Both the wild and the tame
But should we eat the fruit we'll be sent back to where we came
Smell the daisies, smell the roses
We'll get pollen on our noses
We will laugh at each other as we both hop in the pond
Water there will be so clear
You will see when I get near
You will splash me and then you will kiss me
Then we'll get out and lay under the oak tree
And this will be our garden
And you will be my Eve
We'll dance with all our clothes off
To the flowers' symphony
And we'll talk to the animals
Both the wild and the tame
But should we eat the fruit we'll be sent back to where we came
And this will be our garden
And you will be my Eve
We'll dance with all our clothes off
To the flowers' symphony
And we'll talk to the animals
Both the wild and the tame
But should we eat the fruit we'll be sent back to where we came
If at sometime you wish to be alone
I know where we could go
I can take you there (let me take you there)
Close your eyes, try to see what it's like
You don't have to worry it'll be alright
Our spirits will lift as we leave this world
And we'll go live as just one boy and one girl
And if you need someone to share all your dreams
I'm begging you now I'm getting down on my knees
When you're not looking, I'll grab both your hands
I'll twirl you around and together we'll dance
That, my darling, 's how I think it should be like
If you're feeling dizzy I suggest you walk toward the light
So you can be where you would like to spend the rest of time
We're in the sky all of the suns and moons and stars will be shy
And this will be our garden
And you will be my Eve
We'll dance with all our clothes off
To the flowers' symphony
And we'll talk to the animals
Both the wild and the tame
But should we eat the fruit we'll be sent back to where we came
The song "In The Garden" by Minus Six is a sweet and romantic ode to a perfect day spent with a loved one in a secret garden, away from the outside world. The lyrics paint a picture of two friends who enjoy simple pleasures, like playing croquet and drinking tea, and who share a deep connection that is strengthened by their time spent together. They laugh and smell the lilacs, dance naked to the flowers' symphony, and talk to animals, both wild and tame, creating a sense of harmony with the natural world around them. However, they are also well aware that their paradise is fragile and that they risk losing it if they give in to temptation and eat the forbidden fruit.
The lyrics employ a number of elements typically associated with romantic and pastoral poetry, such as the emphasis on sensory experience (smelling the flowers, feeling the water, touching hands), the idealization of nature as a source of peace and beauty, and the allusion to the Biblical story of Adam and Eve as an allegory for the human condition. At the same time, the lyrics also convey a sense of playfulness and whimsy, with lines like "we'll get pollen on our noses" and "we'll laugh at each other as we both hop in the pond." This combination of seriousness and lightheartedness makes the song feel both sincere and imaginative, like a fantasy that the singer is inviting the listener to share.
Overall, "In The Garden" is a delightful song that celebrates the pleasures of friendship, love, and natural beauty, while also acknowledging the fragility and impermanence of those things. It invites the listener to join the singer in a peaceful and idyllic world, where the only rules are those that they choose to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
After croquet we'll drink tea
After playing croquet, we will enjoy a cup of tea together.
Then, my dear, you'll sit near me
You will sit close to me, my beloved.
We will laugh as the smell of the lilacs fill us with a jolly good feeling
The fragrance of the lilacs will bring us joy and make us laugh.
You and I the best of friends
We are the closest of friends.
Hoping this day never ends
We wish this day could last forever.
We will have no worries when we're hidden from the outside world
When we are in this garden, we will have no worries or troubles from the outside world.
And this will be our garden
This is our special place where we can escape together.
And you will be my Eve
You are my partner, my companion in this paradise.
We'll dance with all our clothes off
We will dance freely, uninhibited by clothes or societal norms.
To the flowers' symphony
We dance to the sweet melodies of the flowers.
And we'll talk to the animals
We will communicate and interact with all the different animals that come by.
Both the wild and the tame
We will speak with both domesticated and wild animals.
But should we eat the fruit we'll be sent back to where we came
However, we must resist the temptation to eat the fruit or we will be sent back to reality.
Smell the daisies, smell the roses
Let's take time to enjoy the scent of the flowers around us.
We'll get pollen on our noses
As we smell the flowers, we will get pollen on our noses.
We will laugh at each other as we both hop in the pond
We will have fun and laughs as we jump together into the pond.
Water there will be so clear
The water will be crystal clear for us to see through.
You will see when I get near
When I get close, you will see me clearly in the water.
You will splash me and then you will kiss me
You will playfully splash me in the water, and then we will share a loving kiss.
Then we'll get out and lay under the oak tree
We will exit the water and relax under the shade of the oak tree.
If at sometime you wish to be alone
If you ever need time alone, I understand.
I know where we could go
I know of another place where we can be alone together.
Close your eyes, try to see what it's like
Close your eyes and imagine this new place.
You don't have to worry it'll be alright
You do not need to worry, everything will be alright.
Our spirits will lift as we leave this world
Our spirits will be uplifted as we leave the real world behind for a moment.
And we'll go live as just one boy and one girl
We will live as one couple in this place.
And if you need someone to share all your dreams
If you ever need someone to share your dreams with.
I'm begging you now I'm getting down on my knees
I plead with you on my knees to always be the one to share your dreams with.
When you're not looking, I'll grab both your hands
When you're not expecting it, I will take hold of both of your hands.
I'll twirl you around and together we'll dance
I will spin you around, and we will dance together under the stars.
That, my darling, 's how I think it should be like
This is what I believe our ideal paradise should be like.
If you're feeling dizzy I suggest you walk toward the light
If you ever feel lost or overwhelmed, follow the light out of the darkness.
So you can be where you would like to spend the rest of time
So you can find the place where you wish to stay forever.
We're in the sky all of the suns and moons and stars will be shy
Together we will fly into the sky beyond the sun, moon, and stars, to a world unknown to others.
Contributed by Callie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.