Discover the story of the song > Garden – Pearl Jam

The protagonist sings about how our eyes can trick us, and questions our modern needs. He says he will walk into his partner's garden, even if it means being hurt (represented by walking with hands bound and face bleeding). He emphasizes that he doesn't need what his partner has to give, and doesn't care about her. The song ends with him saying he will walk into her garden of stone alone, without needing her to live.