Garden of Earthly Delights
XTC
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Kid, Stay and snip your cord off, Talk and let your mind loose, Can't all think like Chekov, But you'll be o.k. Kid, Is this your first time here? Some can't stand the beauty, So they cut off one ear, But you'll be o.k. Welcome to the garden of earthly delights. Welcome to a billion Arabian Nights. This is your life and you do what you want to do, This is your life and you spend it all. This is your life and you do what you want to do, Just don't hurt nobody, And the big reward's here, In the garden of earthly delights. Kid, Pick up with another, Some will even drop you, But hearts are built like rubber, So you'll be alright. Kid, Swallow but believe us, You won't die of boredom, Should you have to leave us, It'll be alright. Welcome to the garden of earthly delights. Welcome to a billion Arabian Nights. This is your life and you do what you want to do, This is your life and you spend it all. This is your life and you do what you want to do, Just don't hurt nobody, 'less of course they ask you, In the garden of earthly delights. Welcome to the garden of earthly delights. Welcome to a billion Arabian Nights. This is your life and you do what you want to do, This is your life and you spend it all. This is your life and you do what you want to do, Just don't hurt nobody, Welcome to the garden of earthly delights. Welcome to a billion Arabian Nights. This is your life and you do what you want to do, This is your life and you spend it all. This is your life and you do what you want to do, Just don't hurt nobody, Less of course they ask you, In the garden of earthly delights
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Garden of Earthly Delights" is the opening track on XTC's 1989 album "Oranges & Lemons."
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Song OriginThe lyrics are inspired by the triptych painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch, as is evident from the song's title.
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Unique ConceptFormulated upon the concept of life being like a playground, the song is an invitation to appreciate simple experiences and the world around us.
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Andy PartridgeThe song was written by Andy Partridge, a chief songwriter for the band. He proclaimed this track as one of his favorites from the album "Oranges & Lemons."
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InstrumentationThe song is noted for its distinctive use of percussion and its intricate layering of guitars, keyboards, and vocals, with an overall bright and vibrant musical texture reflecting the energy of a playground.
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ReceptionWhile not released as a single, "Garden of Earthly Delights" has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike for its complex arrangement and poetic lyrics.
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A Message of CautionAmidst its vibrant and upbeat melody, the song carries a message of caution to take responsibility for one's actions, symbolizing the concept of karma.
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Album's ThemeThe song perfectly encapsulates the overall theme of the album "Oranges & Lemons," which is an exploration of dualities like innocence and experience, good and evil, bitter and sweet.
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Unusual Time SignatureThe song begins and ends in an unusual 7/4 time, exhibiting the band's penchant for musical complexity and experimentation.
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AnecdotesIn various interviews, Andy Partridge has explained that the idea of the song came to him while watching his children play, pondering on the importance of amusement and play in the world.
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