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the garden song
Shannon Murray Lyrics
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I'd like to hold your hand and just see where this could go
Oh, but you know I'm leaving I'm as good as gone
Yeah I'm leaving this is the last song
I wish I could just open my mouth and say what I know is true
Like I wish there was time to do everything I want to do to you
But you know I'm leaving I'm as good as gone
Yeah I'm leaving this is the last song
And wishes are just horses I am too afraid to ride
Your smile
Your hair a mess
In that white white summer dress
In the cool winter heat of New Orleans
And if I saw you
Saw you again I just might take your hand
And take you down and buy us pockets full of seed
But you know wishes are just horses I am too afraid to ride
You know wishes are just horses and I am too afraid to ride
I'd like to plant a garden, and stick around to watch it grow.
I'd like to hold your hand and just see where this could go
Oh, but you know I'm leaving I'm as good as gone
Yeah I'm leaving this is the last song
And wishes are just horses I am too afraid to ride
The lyrics to Shannon Murray's "The Garden Song" express a bittersweet yearning for what could have been. The singer longs to plant a garden with their love interest and watch it grow, but they know that they're leaving and won't be around to see it. They express a desire to hold hands and see where their relationship could go, but again, their impending departure casts a shadow over their hopes. The singer is hesitant to speak their truth, to tell their love interest how they really feel, because they're afraid of the outcome. They wish they had more time to spend together, to do all the things they wanted to do, but ultimately they know that their wishes are just like horses - something they're too scared to ride.
The imagery in the lyrics is evocative, painting a picture of this missed opportunity for love. The mention of a "white white summer dress" and the "cool winter heat of New Orleans" suggest a romance that was fleeting and intense, but ultimately doomed. The final lines of the song reiterate the key point: the singer wishes they could stay and make something beautiful with their love interest, but they know that they can't, and they're afraid to speak up and take a chance.
Overall, "The Garden Song" is a poignant reflection on the cost of missed opportunities and the fear that holds us back from taking risks in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to plant a garden, and stick around to watch it grow.
I want to start something with you and stay for the long haul to see where it goes.
I'd like to hold your hand and just see where this could go
I want to take things slow and see where it leads without any pressure or expectation.
Oh, but you know I'm leaving I'm as good as gone
Despite my desires, I can't stay and I know this is the end.
Yeah I'm leaving this is the last song
I'm saying goodbye and this is the final message.
And wishes are just horses I am too afraid to ride
As much as I want to speak the truth and pursue my dreams, I'm too scared to take action.
Your smile
I love the way you express joy and happiness.
Your hair a mess
I find beauty in your natural, carefree state.
In that white white summer dress
You look stunning in that classic, simple garment.
In the cool winter heat of New Orleans
I can recall a moment that was so perfect and vivid with you.
And if I saw you
If we were to cross paths again, even after all this time.
Saw you again I just might take your hand
I would be tempted to make a move and see where we stand.
And take you down and buy us pockets full of seed
I would take a chance and invest in a shared future together.
But you know wishes are just horses I am too afraid to ride
Despite my longing, I'm unable to overcome my fears and take a risk.
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.