The Garden
Zach Heckendorf Lyrics


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I got one on the gorund, one in the grave,
one in the sky and one the way
I found a rule ...
pop up ...

... miles ... hearts in the way
And I think I have intended ... to flow it all away
But I don't really give a shit
Cause I ain't here to quit
I don't want none of it

Oh well, it's whatever
But one thing's for sure
I will fight till the very end

So if you are alive then
Take ...
Well soon, we will become
Everything I was sure we would stay away from

We fear, we well need ...
But we have no clue what we're fighting for
And if you don't get statisfied ...

Oh well, it's whatever
We're feeling damn good and we're only gettin' better
But one thing's for sure
We ain't gonna ... walking dead

So if you are alive then
Take ...
Well soon, we will become
Everything I was sure we would stay away from

Just put your hand in my
... grows out of here
Cause I will be damned if I
Don't kiss that pair of lights
I say we're ...
into ...

Take ...




Well soon, we will become
Everything I was sure we would stay away from

Overall Meaning

In "The Garden," Zach Heckendorf reflects on the different stages of life and the inevitability of change. He describes having one foot on the ground, one foot in the grave, one foot in the sky, and one foot on the way. This metaphor is particularly insightful because it suggests an acceptance of the transitional nature of life; it recognizes the fact that all things, including life itself, are temporary. Heckendorf goes on to describe feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work he has to do and the amount of love he has to give. He finds himself pulled in multiple directions, and he admits that he doesn't always know what he's fighting for. Despite this, he is determined to keep going, to fight until the very end.


The title "The Garden" is likely a reference to the idea of life as a garden that needs nurturing and attention in order to flourish. It suggests that life is not something that can be taken for granted but instead requires consistent effort and care. The lyrics seem to suggest that life is a complex, unpredictable journey with many ups and downs, but it is also something that is ultimately worth fighting for.


Line by Line Meaning

I got one on the gorund, one in the grave,
I have one foot in the present and one in the past while another is headed towards the future.


one in the sky and one the way
I have accomplished something great and have others planned out.


I found a rule ...
I have discovered a principle by which I will live my life.


pop up ...
I will become successful and recognized by many.


... miles ... hearts in the way
I'll face many obstacles, but will still be admired by people.


And I think I have intended ... to flow it all away
I feel like I might lose sight of my principles given all the struggles that are sure to come.


But I don't really give a shit
I am confident that I can stick to my principles no matter what.


Cause I ain't here to quit
I won't give up that easily.


I don't want none of it
I am not going to back down from any challenges that come my way.


Oh well, it's whatever
Regardless of what happens, I will keep pushing forward.


But one thing's for sure
I am committed to my principles and won't abandon them.


I will fight till the very end
I am willing to stand up for what I believe in, no matter the cost.


So if you are alive then
If you are still breathing, you have the potential to be great.


Take ...
Take control of your life and make it what you want it to be.


Well soon, we will become
Time never stops and we will eventually become something new.


Everything I was sure we would stay away from
We might become what we always feared or hoped to avoid.


We fear, we well need ...
We all have fears, but we also have needs that must be met.


But we have no clue what we're fighting for
We may not always know what we are fighting for, but that doesn't mean we should give up.


And if you don't get statisfied ...
If you aren't satisfied with where you are, it's never too late to change your path.


We're feeling damn good and we're only gettin' better
We should always strive to be better and to feel good about ourselves.


We ain't gonna ... walking dead
I refuse to accept a life where I am not fully engaged and living purposefully.


Just put your hand in my
I am here for you if you need me.


... grows out of here
We all come from somewhere and have our own story to tell.


Cause I will be damned if I
I am determined to not let anything or anyone bring me down.


Don't kiss that pair of lights
I won't miss out on any opportunities to achieve my dreams.


I say we're ...
I believe that we can all be successful and achieve great things.


into ...
We have the power to define who we are and who we will become.




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Comments from YouTube:

Oi Suzy

That harmonica riff at the end is killer.

Ben Weiss

Incredible! All that coming from one man is insane.

AlyBlu

Amazing as always!

Leonardo Bruksch

been listening to this for year! awesome song man cheerssssssss

Kerri Klotz

I can't even handle how dope he is

Joseph Boyce

Can you please put out a video on how to play the harmonica to this song? This is my daughters favorite song and I would love to play this for her.

ProudestMonkey09

Awesome stuff

RaynLP

fuckin love you spotify for giving me these songs

mashedfact

This is some wholesome shit.

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