Local Natives - Garden Of Elysian Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the songwriters behind 'Garden Of Elysian' by Local Natives?

   'Garden Of Elysian' was written by Taylor Rice, Ryan Hahn, Nik Ewing, Matt Frazier, and Kelcey Ayer of the band Local Natives.

2. Where does the story of 'Garden Of Elysian' take place?

   The story takes place on one of the hills in L.A.'s Elysian Park. The song features a young Taylor Rice and his girlfriend sipping vodka and listening to the distant sounds of a crowd at Dodger Stadium.

3. How does Taylor Rice describe the inspiration behind the lyrics?

   Taylor Rice mentioned in a Reddit AMA that he wrote the lyrics by imagining what his life would have been like if he had stayed with an old childhood lover. He reflects on the intense but naive sense of love he felt back then.

4. What experience in Elysian Park is mentioned in the song?

   The song mentions sharing headphones and a plastic bottle of vodka at Elysian Park, while the couple listens to the distant cheers from Dodger Stadium.

5. What theme does Taylor Rice reflect upon in the song?

   Taylor Rice reflects on the theme of love and growth, contrasting his youthful perception of love as worship with his mature understanding of love as a continuous state of openness and evolution.

6. Are there any notable analogies used in 'Garden Of Elysian'?

   Yes, the song uses vivid imagery and analogies, like 'Swaying together like cathedral bells' and describing cell towers disguised as palm trees, to evoke strong visual and emotional experiences.