While Brisbane sleeps, a nurturing force prowls the suburbs seeking fertile sites for seed. The second track from the Toxic Bears' album Nine Meals, Guerrilla Gardener tells the tale of a classic horticultural serenade.
lyrics
When all is quiet, it's late at night
Far afield and soon in my sight
Near your house, I start to salivate
Rest assured, it's time to cultivate
Digging, planting, sleep will come later
Done, when I am done, when I am done, I am done, I'm not done
Was I here, I know you're there
Dressed in black, man bun in hair
Like a thief, in the night
The shadows move, I'm out of sight
Digging, planting, sleep will come later
Grow
And when you wake, to your surprise
My flower power, is on the rise
Tomorrow night, more native plants
A bed of roses, seals our romance
Guerrilla gardener for my partner, Guerrilla gardener
Guerrilla gardener for my partner, Guerrilla gardener
Guerrilla gardener for my partner, Guerrilla gardener
credits
from Nine Meals,
released July 12, 2019
Composed by: Joshua Robertson, Jamie Coyle, Scott Brady, & Mark Limb.
Toxic Bears are an experimental alternative rock band based in Brisbane, Australia. Their music ranges from melodic hardcore to funk, jazz and Latin-infused garage rock.
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