Garden of Eyes/Forever Is a Long Time
The Flaming Lips Lyrics


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Finally... We put it to the test
Dedicate to the true believer in you
Finally... Put it to the test
Finally

Make no mistake to the mainstream
Music be the master planner
Just like the books you read
You'll hear it on your radio scanner

It's not so much what you know
Or who you know that's coming
Its what you do regardless
Its what you do... eventually

Finally... We put it to the test
Dedicate to the true believer in you
Finally... Put it to the test
Finally

I've seen them running, down and out
Never mind the good intentions
A dreamer with a reason to live
Is as clear as his next invention

You take a second look to find
A second chance at giving
The voices say do not despair
There's a real good reason you're living

I could feel the earth moving
I could see sky falling
We can chase the storm
We can sing the rain
Walk the final distance
Live this life again

Finally... We put it to the test
Dedicate to the true believer in you
Finally... Put it to the test telling me to let go

I can feel the earth moving (I can sing the rain)
I can feel the rain coming (live this life again)
I can feel the storm
I can sing the rain
I can free my heart
Live this life again
You can choose to stand
You can choose to fall
You can see the rain
You can have it all

I can feel the rain coming
I can feel the earth moving
I can feel the love coming

I can feel the earth moving
I can feel the rain coming




I can feel the love coming
I can feel the earth moving

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Garden of Eyes/Forever Is a Long Time are a motivational message about taking risks and pursuing one's dreams. The song encourages the listener to ignore the mainstream and just go for it. The opening lyrics encourage the listener to take action, to put their dreams to the test. The chorus acts as a repetition of this message of testing oneself and dedication to oneself. The second verse is about people who have tried and failed before, but those who keep going eventually reach their destination. The pre-chorus gives the message of not being afraid to try again and finding a reason to live, and the bridge repeats the message of taking chances and living life again.


The song’s lyrics bring positivity, hope, and encouragement for people to follow through on their dreams, no matter how they've struggled in the past. The lyrics encourage a certain level of freedom and spontaneity in the decision-making of young people. Musically, the song is psychedelic pop, psychedelic rock, and space rock.


Line by Line Meaning

Finally... We put it to the test
After all this preparation and hard work, we are finally ready to prove ourselves.


Dedicate to the true believer in you
This song is meant for those who have faith and truly believe in themselves.


Finally... Put it to the test
We are about to take on a challenge and prove our worth.


Make no mistake to the mainstream
Don't conform to what everyone else is doing, be true to yourself and do what you love.


Music be the master planner
Music holds the power to guide and influence our actions and emotions.


Just like the books you read
Just as we learn from the books we read, we can learn from the music we hear.


You'll hear it on your radio scanner
We can tune in and find this music everywhere, even on the radio.


It's not so much what you know
Knowledge is important, but it's not the only determining factor in success.


Or who you know that's coming
Connections are helpful, but they don't guarantee success either.


Its what you do regardless
What you do, regardless of what you know or who you know, is what truly counts.


Its what you do... eventually
Success may not come immediately, but if you keep at it, eventually it will come.


I've seen them running, down and out
I've seen people who have given up and lost hope.


Never mind the good intentions
Good intentions alone are not enough to achieve your goals.


A dreamer with a reason to live
Someone who has a dream and a purpose has a reason to keep going.


Is as clear as his next invention
Their next idea or creation is a clear indication of their purpose and passion.


You take a second look to find
Sometimes you have to look again to find what you're looking for.


A second chance at giving
You have another opportunity to give and make a difference.


The voices say do not despair
There is always hope, even when things are tough.


There's a real good reason you're living
You have a purpose for being here, even if you're not sure what it is yet.


I could feel the earth moving
I felt a strong sense of change and transformation.


I could see sky falling
I witnessed something dramatic and life-changing.


We can chase the storm
We have the power to face our challenges head-on and weather the storm.


We can sing the rain
We can find joy and beauty even in the midst of difficult times.


Walk the final distance
We must keep going and stay committed even when we're near the end.


Live this life again
We have the opportunity to start anew and live our lives differently.


Telling me to let go
Encouraging us to move on and release what no longer serves us.


I can feel the love coming
I am open to receiving and giving love.


You can choose to stand
You have the power to stand up for what you believe in.


You can choose to fall
You also have the power to take risks and pursue your dreams, even if it means falling sometimes.


You can see the rain
You can find beauty and hope in the midst of difficult times.


You can have it all
You have the potential to achieve all that you desire, if you stay committed.




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