God's Garden

Written by E. Johns

Through the mist I see her face
Looking down on me
Don't know the time, don't know the place
Let her eyes watch over me
She comes in deepest sleep
Can't help but fall at her feet
Won't let her in for all I've seen
This I will take to my grave

I see her walk on water
Head held up high
Playing in God's garden
I'll be there to hold you when you cry

The path grown over through the years
Walking on the pain towards my fears
Talking to myself for comfort's sake
Holding on so I won't break

I see her walk on water
Head held up high
Playing in God's garden
I'll be there to hold you when you cry
 
Sometimes I hear angels sing
Their tears wash away my sins
Don't know what my destiny will bring
Could you spend eternity with me?

I see her walk on water
Head held up high
Playing in God's garden
I'll be there to hold you when you cry

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WEBMISTRESS speculates:

While Stevie didn't write this song, perhaps she liked the references to angels and great imagery it conjures up. It may have also reminded her of Robin, her close friend who died in the early eighties, and the song itself was written by a friend, so there's an added incentive to record it. By the way, this is the same guy who wrote Inspiration.

 

MARIEL speculates:

The first time I heard this song, I thought it was written about 'Sara' - the child that never was. And although many years had passed, she is still haunted by the child.

Only later did I find out that Stevie didn't write this, but that could have been a reason that she picked this. Not one of my faves, but it's good for a rainy day...