In the Garden
Robert E. Lee Lyrics
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I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gonna be a little rain sometime
When you think you gotta give live and let live
Or let go oh
I never promised you a rose garden
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you won't find roses growin' on a stalk of clover
So you better think it over
With a sweet talkin' you
If I could make it come true
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
But what would it matter
So smile for a while and let's be jolly Life
Shouldn't be so melancholy Come along and
Share the good times while we can
[Chorus]
I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that's what it takes to hold you I'd just soon let you go
But there's one thing you ought to know
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
And there won't always be someone there
To pull you out so you know what I'm talkin' about
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Life shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine there`s going to be a little rain sometimes
The lyrics of Robert E. Lee's song "In The Garden" convey a message of honesty and managing expectations in a relationship. The chorus emphasizes the singer's acknowledgement that they never promised their partner a perfect, rosy existence. The line "I never promised you a rose garden" is a metaphor that suggests the absence of perfection and challenges in life. It implies that although there will be moments of happiness and sunshine, there will also be moments of difficulty and rain.
The verse further explores this theme, stating that although the singer could offer attractive promises like diamond rings or singing sweet songs, they understand that true happiness cannot be built on material possessions or empty words. The line "better look before you leap, still waters run deep" warns the partner to be cautious and mindful of their choices because not everything is as it seems. It highlights the importance of self-awareness and not relying solely on others to save or support them in challenging situations.
Overall, the song suggests that life is a mix of ups and downs, and it's important to approach it with a realistic understanding that not everything can be perfect. It encourages finding joy in the present moment, sharing good times with others, and being aware of one's own actions and choices.
Line by Line Meaning
I beg your pardon
I apologize for any misunderstandings
I never promised you a rose garden
I never guaranteed a perfect, effortless life
Along with the sunshine
In addition to the happy moments
There's gonna be a little rain sometime
There will be challenges and difficulties
When you think you gotta give live and let live
When you believe in the importance of tolerance and acceptance
Or let go oh
Or simply release your grip
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
I could make grand but empty promises
But you won't find roses growin' on a stalk of clover
But you won't find perfect beauty in unexpected places
So you better think it over
So you should carefully consider your choices
With a sweet talkin' you
Using persuasive words and charm
If I could make it come true
If I had the power to make it happen
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
I would provide you with everything effortlessly
But what would it matter
But ultimately, it wouldn't make a difference
So smile for a while and let's be jolly Life
So let's find joy in the momentary happiness of life
Shouldn't be so melancholy Come along and
Life shouldn't be filled with sadness, so let's
Share the good times while we can
Enjoy the positive moments together
I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
I could serenade you and make grand promises
But if that's what it takes to hold you I'd just soon let you go
But if that's what it requires to keep you, I'd rather set you free
But there's one thing you ought to know
But there's an important truth you should understand
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
You should be cautious and consider the hidden depths
And there won't always be someone there
And there won't always be someone available
To pull you out so you know what I'm talkin' about
To rescue you, so you understand the situation
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
So let's find temporary happiness and be cheerful
Life shouldn't be so melancholy
Life shouldn't be filled with sadness
Come along and share the good times while we can
Join me in experiencing the positive moments together
I beg your pardon
I apologize for any misunderstandings
I never promised you a rose garden
I never guaranteed a perfect, effortless life
Along with the sunshine there's going to be a little rain sometimes
In addition to the happy moments, there will be challenges and difficulties
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Daniel Roland Lanois
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