Edén
N.Y.X. Lyrics
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It's a mass of confusion, like the lies they sell to you
You got a glass-jawed toothache of a mental disease
And they be running 'round back, see them line up on their knees
'Cause the kiss-ass sycophants, throwing penance at your feet
When they got nowhere to go
Watch them come in off the streets
Inside they're slamming to the crunch
Go on an throw me to the lions
And the whole damn screaming bunch
'Cause the pissed-off rip-offs, they're everywhere you turn
Tell me how a generation's ever supposed to learn
This fire is burning, and it's out of control
It's not a problem you can stop
It's rock n' roll
I read it on a wall, it went straight to my head
It said, "Dance to the tension of a world on edge"
We got racial violence, and who'll cast the first stone?
And sex is used any way it can be
Sometimes, when I look out, it's hard to see the day
It's a feeling, you can have it, it's not mine to take away
Lost in the Garden of Eden
Said, we're lost in the Garden of Eden
And there's no one who's gonna believe this
But we're lost in the Garden of Eden
This fire is burning, and it's out of control
It's not a problem you can stop
It's rock n' roll
Suck on that
Looking through this point of view
There's no way I'm gonna fit in
No, you tell me what my eyes see
Don't you tell me who to believe in
I ain't superstitious, but I know when something's wrong
I've been dragging my heels with a bitch called hope
Let the undercurrent drag me along
Lost in the Garden of Eden
Said, we're lost in the Garden of Eden
And there's no one who's gonna believe this
But we're lost in the Garden of Eden, come on
Most organized religions make a mockery of humanity
Our governments are dangerous and out of control
The Garden of Eden is just another graveyard
Said, if they had someone to buy it
Said, I'm sure they'd sell my soul
This fire is burning, and it's out of control
It's not a problem you can stop
It's rock n' roll
Lost in the Garden of Eden
Said, we're lost in the Garden of Eden
Said, there's no one who's gonna believe this
But we're lost in the Garden of Eden
This fire is burning, and it's out of control
It's not a problem you can stop
It's rock n' roll
The song "Eden" by N.Y.X. explores the chaos and confusion that plagues the world, both past and present. In the first verse, the lyrics describe the state of the east coast as "critical" and "blues," highlighting the issues and problems that have arisen in society. They go on to speak about the mental disease that afflicts many people and the lies that are sold to them. The second verse talks about racial violence and sexual exploitation, and how it is difficult to see the day with all of this going on.
The chorus reveals the title of the song, "Lost in the Garden of Eden," and how nobody believes that society is in this state. The final verse describes how most organized religions and governments are a mockery of humanity, and how the Garden of Eden is just another graveyard. The song concludes with the repeated line, "This fire is burning, and it's out of control, it's not a problem you can stop, it's rock n' roll," emphasizing the uncontrollable nature of the world's problems.
The lyrics of "Eden" are a commentary on the state of the world today, and the ways in which society's problems seem to be insurmountable. The song also highlights the need for people to take a stand and do something about these issues, rather than simply accepting them as they are.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a critical solution, and the east coast got the blues
The situation is dire, particularly on the east coast, and people are feeling down.
It's a mass of confusion, like the lies they sell to you
Things are unclear and disorganized, and people are being sold false information.
You got a glass-jawed toothache of a mental disease
You have a fragile, vulnerable mental state like a toothache.
And they be running 'round back, see them line up on their knees
People are groveling and doing whatever it takes to survive.
'Cause the kiss-ass sycophants, throwing penance at your feet
People are brown-nosing and trying to impress others by offering penance and making sacrifices.
When they got nowhere to go
They have no other choice but to do this.
Watch them come in off the streets
People are coming from all walks of life to participate in this frenzy.
While they're banging out front
People are making noise and causing a commotion out in the open.
Inside they're slamming to the crunch
Behind closed doors, things are chaotic and intense.
Go on an throw me to the lions
Put me in a dangerous or difficult position; I can handle it.
And the whole damn screaming bunch
Everyone else who is causing chaos and noise.
'Cause the pissed-off rip-offs, they're everywhere you turn
There are a lot of angry, dishonest people around.
Tell me how a generation's ever supposed to learn
How can people be expected to learn and grow in such a chaotic environment?
This fire is burning, and it's out of control
The situation is out of hand and cannot be contained.
It's not a problem you can stop
It's not something that can be easily fixed or solved.
It's rock n' roll
This is just the way things are; it's part of the culture and lifestyle of rock music.
I read it on a wall, it went straight to my head
I saw a message that resonated with me and made a big impact.
It said, "Dance to the tension of a world on edge"
The message was to embrace the chaos and confusion of the world and make the most of it.
We got racial violence, and who'll cast the first stone?
There is a lot of violence and tension around issues of race, and it's not clear who is to blame.
And sex is used any way it can be
Sex is exploited and used for various purposes, often in harmful ways.
Sometimes, when I look out, it's hard to see the day
Sometimes the situation seems so bleak it's hard to have hope for a better future.
It's a feeling, you can have it, it's not mine to take away
This is a universal feeling that anyone can experience, and it's not my responsibility to change that.
Lost in the Garden of Eden
We are lost in a state of paradise or idealism that is difficult to find or achieve.
This fire is burning, and it's out of control
The situation is out of hand and cannot be easily contained.
It's not a problem you can stop
There is no easy solution or fix for this.
It's rock n' roll
This is just the way things are with rock music and its culture.
Suck on that
A statement of defiance or challenge.
Looking through this point of view
Viewing the world from this perspective.
There's no way I'm gonna fit in
I don't belong or fit in with the status quo.
No, you tell me what my eyes see
Don't try to tell me what I should or should not see.
Don't you tell me who to believe in
I will not be told who to trust or have faith in.
I ain't superstitious, but I know when something's wrong
I am not overly superstitious, but I can sense when something is not right.
I've been dragging my heels with a bitch called hope
I have been struggling and putting in effort with very little hope or optimism.
Let the undercurrent drag me along
I will let the natural forces around me take me where they will.
Most organized religions make a mockery of humanity
Many religions do more harm than good and are a source of ridicule for humanity.
Our governments are dangerous and out of control
The government is a threat to people and cannot be trusted.
The Garden of Eden is just another graveyard
Even the most perfect or idealistic places can ultimately lead to death and destruction.
Said, if they had someone to buy it
If someone were interested, they would sell anything including a metaphorical Garden of Eden.
Said, I'm sure they'd sell my soul
Companies or organizations will do whatever it takes to make a profit, even if it means exploiting or harming individuals.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Saul Hudson, Izzy Stradlin, Duff Rose Mckagan, Darren A. Reed, Matt Sorum, W. Axl Rose
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