1. The Garden is an American art… Read Full Bio ↴There are 3 artists with this name:
1. The Garden is an American art rock duo from Orange County, California, formed in 2011 by twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears. The duo released their debut album The Life and Times of a Paperclip in 2013, with several smaller releases following. In 2015, the group released their second studio album Haha along with the lead single "All Smiles Over Here :)" to critical acclaim after being signed to Epitaph Records. They released their third album Mirror Might Steal Your Charm on March 30, 2018. Their fourth album, Kiss My Super Bowl Ring, was released on March 13th, 2020. Their most recent album, Horeshit on Route 66, was released September 8th, 2022.
The band is known for their fast, punk-influenced two-piece bass and drum songs, with both their music and image being characterized by "DIY principles, thrift store-cum-glam fashion style and a vast list of influences." The brothers classify their sound as "vada vada," a philosophy which Wyatt Shears describes as “an idea that represents pure creative expression, that disregards all previously made genres and ideals”.
2. The Garden was a gothic rock / ethereal wave / shoegaze band from Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The band was formed in the autumn of 1985, with the intentions of pursuing a sound that was not only unique, but also moving. And through the years, Anthony LaCava, Christine Sacramento and Stephen Marlette, with accompaniment by Shelly O'Keefe on bells/keyboards, followed this dream by creating many songs of great substance. The band emerged with an intensely uncommon sound drawn on electronic drum tracks and dark ambient guitar mixed with rhythmic bass, heartfelt lyrics and strong vocals.
Often described as "Pittsburgh's first gothic rock band", The Garden has sustained a rather faithful following. Tanya Kavalkovich joined the band in 1996 with her lyrical violin contributing a new warmth and beauty to an already compelling sound. Opening for such acts as And Also the Trees, Wolfgang Press, Throwing Muses, Faith and the Muse, Strange Boutique, Spahn Ranch, Gargoyle Sox, Of a Mesh, FourWay Cross, This Ascension. The Curtain Society, Bella Morte, Eva O.
Heavy employment and academic demands forced Stephen to leave the band in 1997. Christine, Anthony, and Tanya formed a new band with drummer James and vocalist Patricia called Between the Waters
3. The Garden is a collaboration between David Tagg and Hakobune. It isn’t often that collaborative projects bear such bountiful fruit right from the start of their conception, but sometimes, nature seems to have another motive in mind, and we’re given a very special and very unique result. Hailing from near-opposite sides of the globe, David Tagg and Takahiro Yorifuji (also known here at Install and elsewhere as Hakobune) decided to combine their complementary approaches to ambient guitar music and make something new together.
"In Sea-Land" certainly conjures images of organic growth in a surreal landscape, and the album colors in the empty spaces with watery blue melodies submerged in ocean water and triumphant overarching towers of weathered stone drones surrounded by sea spray and thin clouds. Both similar to what David and Takahiro have individually created before, and also unique to itself, these two men have found an alchemical assurance in combining their crafts with The Garden. Sure to please fans of either musician’s work, or anyone who appreciates gentle guitars unspooled over a canvas of water and green. Deep and lush, alive and vibrant. A multifaceted pleasurable listen for the hot Summer months.
Stallion
The Garden Lyrics
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When you die
You'll meet God
He'll give you wings to fly
The more and more I let it go
Turn the pages, sinking low
Someone's looking out for me
I can see, all I need
Reach for it, find a key
Ah, man
Stallion walking on my back
I raised it from birth
Never holding back, yeah
Not one moment
I don't inquire
Now I'm weary
Hide from the fire
It's almost like
I'm an expert
Trap myself
Under a feather
These lyrics in The Garden's song Stallion seem to explore various themes related to death, the afterlife, and the pursuit of freedom. The first stanza mentions a common belief that after death, one meets God who gives them wings to fly. However, the following stanzas of the song suggest that there may be more to life than waiting for an afterlife.
The lines "The more and more I let it go, Turn the pages, sinking low" could refer to the idea of surrendering control and accepting one's fate. However, the line "Someone's looking out for me, Chained me to the kitchen sink" suggests that someone or something is holding the singer back, and they cannot achieve their freedom.
The stanza "Ah, man, Stallion walking on my back, I raised it from birth, Never holding back, yeah" suggests that the singer has been carrying a burden for a long time, maybe a responsibility that they cannot leave behind. The following lines "Not one moment, I don't inquire, Now I'm weary, Hide from the fire" suggest that the singer is tired of carrying this burden and is trying to escape the consequences.
The final stanza "It's almost like I'm an expert, Trap myself under a feather" seems to suggest that the singer is skilled at trapping themselves in their own worries and fears, even though the obstacles they face may be insignificant, just like a feather.
Line by Line Meaning
They always say
People commonly believe that
When you die
After death
You'll meet God
You will encounter God
He'll give you wings to fly
God will grant you the ability to fly
The more and more I let it go
The more I release my worries
Turn the pages, sinking low
Continuously moving forward despite feeling down
Someone's looking out for me
I am being watched over and cared for
Chained me to the kitchen sink
I am trapped in mundane and oppressive situations
I can see, all I need
I am aware of my desires and requirements
Reach for it, find a key
Taking action to fulfill my needs
Ah, man
Expression of surprise or contemplation
Stallion walking on my back
A burden or challenge that is difficult to overcome
I raised it from birth
I created or allowed this burden to exist
Never holding back, yeah
Constantly facing the challenge head-on
Not one moment
There is no time when
I don't inquire
I am not curious or seeking information
Now I'm weary
Exhausted or fatigued
Hide from the fire
Avoiding confrontation or danger
It's almost like
Similar to
I'm an expert
Highly skilled or knowledgeable
Trap myself
Put myself in a difficult situation
Under a feather
In a comfortable and safe place
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Fletcher Steven Shears, Wyatt James Shears
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killjoy
They always say
When you die
You'll meet god
He'll give you wings to fly
The more and more I let it go
Turn the pages - sinking low
Someone's looking out for me
Chained me to the kitchen sink
I can see, all I need
Reach for it, find a key
Ahh man
Stallion walking on my back
I raised it from birth
Never holding back
Not one moment
I don't inquire
Now I'm weary
Hide from the fire
It's almost like
I'm an expert
Trap myself
Under a feather
Bat
They always say
When you die
You'll meet God
He'll give you wings to fly
The more and more I let it go
Turn the pages, sinking low
Someone's looking out for me
Chained me to the kitchen sink
I can see, all I need
Reach for it, find a key
Ahh man
Stallion walking on my back
I raised it from birth
Never holding back
Not one moment
I don't inquire
Now I'm weary
Hide from the fire
It's almost like
I'm an expert
Trap myself
Under a feather
Kc. D
Something tells me if they got into the film industry, they would make a killer horror movie
Teags 42
haha you made a possibly unintentional pun
keke!!
i know!!
no one
I’ve never been more intrigued by a band that I want to listen to every single song they’re ever made lol I love it
wavioli
This just happened to me. Been gorging
Alla Kale
Same here ❤️🔥
Daniel
they cant make a bad song.
Daniel
their style is vadavada so its anything they like to do. if u dont like it you shouldn't hate. I liked it.
John Doe
dan Too bad. Just did.
Daniel
John Doe thats your opinion man and I respect it