I had a friend who spoke of fate and he
Knew of another place in space and time
He told of how me and my lady
Could look but we would never find
Said if you please, I beg your pardon
Sometimes the things you see, they just ain’t so
Your life can be an avant garden
‘Cause loves what makes your garden grow
The sun leads the way (Sun leads the way), the moon lights the sky (Moon lights the sky)
I see you and I lying in my avant garden
I dream of the day (Dream of the day) when our worlds collide (Our worlds collide)
We won’t be denied here inside our avant garden
Sometimes my life ain’t what it seemin’
Right from the start, it’s what your heart’s believin’
Could all this just be lucid dreamin’?
But dreams just ain’t enough for me
The sun leads the way (Sun leads the way), the moon lights the sky (Moon lights the sky)
I see you and I lying in my avant garden
I dream of the day (Dream of the day) when our worlds collide (Our worlds collide)
We won’t be denied here inside our avant garden
You know it just ain’t right to deal with other’s shite
No one should ever be so broken hearted
Don’t ever be afraid ’cause when you got it made
Yeah, you don’t even have to try
So I’ll be waitin’ in your garden
Watching all your flowers grow
The sun leads the way (Sun leads the way), the moon lights the sky (Moon lights the sky)
I see you and I lying in my avant garden
I dream of the day (Dream of the day) when our worlds collide (Our worlds collide)
You’ll know we’ve arrived here inside our avant garden
Yeah, yeah
The sun brings the rain (Sun brings the rain) the moon needs the sky (Moons needs the sky)
I see you and I lyin’ in my avant garden
Beware of the lies, a word to the wise
There’s sweet cherry pies and truth inside our avant garden
Exploring the Meaning Behind “Avant Garden”
Aerosmith’s “Avant Garden” weaves together surreal imagery and introspective musings to create a deeply personal meditation on love, fate, and self-discovery. The song’s title plays on the phrase “avant-garde,” suggesting a love that exists outside conventional boundaries—lush, imaginative, and ever-growing. Through references to dreams, cosmic phenomena, and a garden that thrives on love, the lyrics evoke a sense of hope and renewal even amidst uncertainty. The recurring motif of the sun and moon highlights the idea of enduring connection and constant guidance, while the garden symbolizes a safe, flourishing sanctuary built by two people in love. Ultimately, the song encourages embracing the unknown and trusting in the transformative power of genuine emotion.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Marti Frederiksen
- Release Year: 2001
- Label: Columbia Records