George's Garden
Mister Heavenly Lyrics
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Little king
All night
Falling
Falling all night
Is alright darling
Soft lift
Hard land
All night
When the lights go out
And you stay in your seat
Did you fall asleep?
But that's all right
Yes the lights go out
And you stay in your seat
Because you're falling asleep
Yeah, that's alright
The lyrics of George's Garden by Mister Heavenly are somewhat cryptic, but they seem to be describing a late-night journey or possibly even a dream. The references to a "little king" and a "hard land" suggest that the singer is encountering obstacles on their path. However, the repeated refrain of "falling" implies that the journey is ultimately a peaceful one. The use of the word "darling" further enhances this interpretation, suggesting that the singer is comforted by the journey despite its challenges.
The lines "When the lights go out / And you stay in your seat / Did you fall asleep? / But that's all right" add to the dreamlike quality of the song. The imagery of the lights going out and the singer falling asleep is reminiscent of the experience of drifting off to sleep while traveling. Overall, the lyrics of George's Garden evoke a sense of peaceful resignation in the face of a difficult journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Late at night
During the late hours of the night
Little king
Referring to oneself as the ruler of their own life/world
All night
Throughout the entire night
Falling
Experiencing a physical or emotional descent
Falling all night
Continuously experiencing a physical or emotional descent throughout the night
Is alright darling
Assuring oneself/another that everything will be okay despite the hardships
Soft lift
A gentle ascent
Hard land
A rough landing
We've gone the wrong way
Acknowledging that one has made a mistake or taken the wrong path
All night
Throughout the entire night
When the lights go out
Referring to a literal or metaphorical loss of light/understanding/clarity
And you stay in your seat
Remaining in a state of passivity or inaction
Did you fall asleep?
Questioning whether one has unconsciously checked out from the present reality
But that's all right
Expressing acceptance or contentment despite the adverse circumstances
Yes the lights go out
Confirming a loss of light/understanding/clarity
And you stay in your seat
Continuing to remain in a state of passivity or inaction
Because you're falling asleep
Realizing that one is succumbing to exhaustion or mental fatigue
Yeah, that's alright
Reaffirming acceptance or contentment despite the adverse circumstances
Contributed by Ella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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