Giverny
Rea Chris Lyrics
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There's a sacred heart, I'd know this garden anywhere
She was warm, she was deep summertime
She was love itself and she was standing there
Standing close, so close to me
I closed my eyes and I could see
Giverny
I looked for love and found it everywhere
It was what you saw she came to see
Because of you she was standing there
Giverny
Books may burn and rain may fall
But what is here I know will last forever more
Colours change, there are no defines
She was love itself and I thank you for giving me
Giverny
The lyrics to “Giverny” by Chris Rea describe a sacred garden that the singer treasures. The garden is described as having a sacred heart, and the singer claims he would recognize it anywhere. The garden is personified as a woman, one who is warm and inviting, and the singer sees her as the embodiment of love itself. The singer has an almost spiritual connection to the garden, and when standing close to it, he can close his eyes and see it in its entirety. The singer expresses gratitude to the person who brought him to the garden, claiming that because of them, he was able to find love everywhere.
Throughout the song, the theme of permanence emerges. While material things like books may burn and the weather may change, the love that exists within the garden will last forever. The singer emphasizes that regardless of how the garden may change over time, the love that exists within it will remain constant.
The song seems to be inspired by Claude Monet’s famous garden in Giverny, France, a place that Rea has said he’s visited on multiple occasions. Monet’s garden is known for its beautiful flowers and pond, which Monet famously painted. The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of tranquility and beauty, which mirrors the atmosphere of Monet’s garden.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep inside these old dusty walls
Within these aged walls there is a hidden and meaningful place
There's a sacred heart, I'd know this garden anywhere
This garden has a special and profound meaning that I can recognize anywhere
She was warm, she was deep summertime
The garden was a warm and inviting place, filled with the essence of summer
She was love itself and she was standing there
The garden exuded love and it was present in every part of it
Standing close, so close to me
I was able to stand very close to the garden, as if it was welcoming me
I closed my eyes and I could see
I envisioned the garden despite having my eyes closed
Giverny
The garden's name is Giverny
And in this strange and holy place
This odd yet special place was filled with a divine ambiance
I looked for love and found it everywhere
My search for love ended as I was able to find it in every corner of the garden
It was what you saw she came to see
The garden's beauty was also appreciated by someone who was able to notice it the way I did
Because of you she was standing there
Someone played a role in the garden's creation or existence, and I am grateful for it
Books may burn and rain may fall
Even if disasters happen, there are some things that will always be constant
But what is here I know will last forever more
The garden's essence will stand the test of time and never diminish
Colours change, there are no defines
The garden's colors are ever-changing and cannot be categorized
She was love itself and I thank you for giving me
The garden's beauty and love was enough to fill someone's heart and I am grateful for having experienced it
Giverny
The garden's name is Giverny
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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