Community Gardens | The Scary Jokes Louie Zong Lyrics, Meaning & Videos
Community Gardens
The Scary Jokes Louie Zong Lyrics
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A creature of despair, not that that should be a cause for concern
If there's one thing I've learned in all my years here
It's that despair is less abundant in those who understand
How to plant their hearts in community gardens
You'll be fine, you honeycomb
Who could ever hurt you? Who could be so cold?
Who could ever hurt you? Who could be so unkind?
The culmination of man's mistakes came the day
The sun ran so hot, it turned the desert to glass
If there's something to be learned from all these losers
It's that the price that you pay
For arrogance and a false sense of immunity
Is to face the wrath of a dying star
You'll be fine, you honeycomb
Who could ever hurt you? Who could be so cold?
You'll be fine, oh honey pie
Who could ever hurt you? Who could be so unkind?
The years have been hard on this lonely heart
If you wanna know the truth
There's no more community gardens
So I guess I'll have to settle for you
(This is Dolly Parton, singing "Jolene"
Yep!
We should cover that
We should
1 2 3 4!)
Overall Meaning
The Scary Jokes' song "Community Gardens" explores themes of despair, community, and survival in the face of hardship. The opening lines, "Full disclosure, I am a monster / A creature of despair, not that that should be a cause for concern," immediately set a dark and eerie tone for the song. The lyrics then shift to a discussion of community gardens, suggesting that these spaces can help alleviate feelings of despair. The idea of a community garden is used as a metaphor for the importance of coming together with others to share resources, support one another, and find hope in difficult times.
The chorus of the song offers reassurance to the listener, repeating the lines "You'll be fine, you honeycomb / Who could ever hurt you? Who could be so cold? / You'll be fine, oh honey pie / Who could ever hurt you? Who could be so unkind?" These lines are both comforting and unsettling, as they imply a need for protection or defense against some unknown threat.
The song then takes a darker turn, with the lines "The culmination of man's mistakes came the day / The sun ran so hot, it turned the desert to glass." This apocalyptic vision suggests the consequences of human hubris and the danger of ignoring collective responsibility. The final lines of the song reveal a personal stake in this narrative, with the admission that "There's no more community gardens / So I guess I'll have to settle for you." This conclusion suggests a possible romantic relationship between the singer and the listener, but it also highlights the loss of community and the need to adapt and survive in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Full disclosure, I am a monster
I want to be upfront about my monstrous nature
A creature of despair, not that that should be a cause for concern
I am a being who embodies despair, but don't worry about it
If there's one thing I've learned in all my years here
Through my experience, I've come to realize
It's that despair is less abundant in those who understand
People who comprehend
How to plant their hearts in community gardens
The importance of investing in communal spaces
You'll be fine, you honeycomb
You'll survive, sweetheart
Who could ever hurt you? Who could be so cold?
No one would harm you, who could be so heartless?
You'll be fine, oh honey pie
You will be alright, dearest
The culmination of man's mistakes came the day
The ultimate consequence of humanity's errors happened when
The sun ran so hot, it turned the desert to glass
The sun scorched the earth to the point of melting sand into glass
If there's something to be learned from all these losers
There's a lesson to learn from the failures of others
It's that the price that you pay
The consequence of
For arrogance and a false sense of immunity
Thinking you're always right and immune to danger
Is to face the wrath of a dying star
Is to experience the destructive fury of a dying celestial body
The years have been hard on this lonely heart
My heart has grown lonely and weary over time
If you wanna know the truth
To be honest
There's no more community gardens
There are no more gathering places for my heart to thrive
So I guess I'll have to settle for you
So I suppose you will have to do
(This is Dolly Parton, singing "Jolene"
This is the start of a reference to the song "Jolene" by Dolly Parton
We should cover that
We should perform our version of that song
1 2 3 4!)
Counting off to start playing the music
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Written by: Liz Lehman
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