Phoebe Bridgers crafts a poignant narrative that intertwines personal growth, nostalgia, and dreams of the future. The lyrics reflect on the passage of time, marked by physical changes and evolving desires. The imagery of planting a garden symbolizes nurturing one's aspirations amidst life's chaos, represented by the neighbor's disappearance and the house fire. Bridgers juxtaposes moments of clarity with surreal dream sequences, highlighting a longing for connection and understanding. The recurring motif of water suggests transformation and reflection, while the haunted garden underscores hidden struggles beneath outward appearances. Ultimately, Bridgers conveys a journey towards self-acceptance and fulfillment through resilience and introspection.
Garden Song
Lyrics
Someday, I'm gonna live
In your house up on the hill
And when your skinhead neighbor goes missing
I'll plant a garden in the yard, then
They're gluing roses on a flatbed
You should see it
I mean thousands
I grew up here 'til it all went up in flames
Except the notches in the door frame
I don't know when you got taller
See our reflection in the water
Off a bridge at the Huntington
I hopped the fence when I was seventeen
Then I knew what I wanted
And when I grow up
I'm gonna look up from my phone and see my life
And it's gonna be just like
My recurring dream
I'm at the movies
I don't remember what I'm seeing
The screen turns into a tidal wave
Then it's a dorm room
Like a hedge maze
And when I find you, you touch my leg
And I insist
But I wake up before we do it
I don't know how but I'm taller
It must be something in the water
Everything's growing in our garden
You don't have to know that it's haunted
The doctor put her hands over my liver
She told me my resentment's getting smaller
No, I'm not afraid of hard work
I get everything I want
I have everything I wanted
Writer(s): Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore, Phoebe Bridgers
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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