Back To The Garden

Crowder's song 'Back To The Garden' is a poignant exploration of humanity's inherent longing for purity, freedom, and divine connection. The lyrics draw heavily on biblical imagery, particularly the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The opening lines, 'I was born to be royal / I was made to be free,' suggest a sense of lost nobility and freedom, echoing the belief that humans were created in God's image and intended to live in harmony with Him. However, the subsequent lines, 'But I was torn from the garden / When that devil lied to me,' reference the fall of man, where sin and deception led to humanity's separation from God.

The recurring plea, 'Take me back to the garden,' signifies a deep desire to return to a state of innocence and closeness with the divine. This longing is further emphasized by the lines, 'For your presence I am longing / Take me back / God take me back.' The garden here symbolizes not just Eden, but a spiritual state of grace and communion with God. The mention of 'eden’s crystal streams' and the call for the 'Holy ghost' to 'set me free' highlight the cleansing and redemptive power of divine forgiveness, suggesting that through faith and repentance, one can be restored to a state of spiritual purity.

Crowder's use of earthy metaphors, such as 'I was formed from the soil / I got dirt inside of me,' underscores the human condition of being both divine and flawed. The song's repetition of 'I was born to be royal / I was born to be free' serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for redemption and the hope of returning to a divine state. The overall message is one of hope, redemption, and the transformative power of divine grace, urging listeners to seek a deeper connection with God and aspire to their true, intended nature.