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From Eden To Armageddon is the 8th track from the album Country Boy, you can listen to the album HERE
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This country song paints a somber yet poignant picture of a life marked by fleeting fortunes, lost relationships, and the universal struggle of mankind. The lyrics reflect on the transient nature of wealth and companionship, emphasizing that neither money nor people have stayed for long. The protagonist acknowledges their lack of material greed but grapples with deeper emotional and existential struggles.
The chorus, “Man’s been pleading, Man’s been grieving, All the way to Armageddon from Eden,” serves as a powerful metaphor for humanity’s journey—from innocence and paradise (Eden) to destruction and despair (Armageddon). It suggests a broader commentary on human suffering, resilience, and the inevitable march toward an uncertain fate.
The mention of “Mary Jane” introduces a personal touch, potentially symbolizing a past love, addiction, or an escape that ultimately led to more pain. As the song progresses, the protagonist confronts the permanence of loss, realizing that some things—like the past or lost hope—cannot be revived.
The song’s reflective tone, poetic phrasing, and melancholic themes align with traditional country storytelling, making it a deeply emotional and thought-provoking piece.
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From Eden To Armageddon lyrics
Money came, money went
Never meant that much to me
And all I ever had I spent
I don’t have that greed disease
In the land of blood and money
Life is hard it sure ain’t funny
Man’s been pleading
Man’s been grieving
All the way to Armageddon from Eden
Man’s been pleading
Man’s been bleeding
All the way to Armageddon from Eden
People came and people went
Didn’t stay with me that long
Never could say what I meant
My heart was sold for a song
I felt the taste of glory
You and I we’ve got our stories
Man’s been pleading
Man’s been grieving
All the way to Armageddon from Eden
Man’s been pleading
Man’s been bleeding
All the way to Armageddon from Eden
Me and Mary Jane
We walked in the rain
Down the hazy lane
But she just bought me pain
Today it came today it went
Every thing stayed just the same
And that last letter that you sent
Killed all hope that had remained
You can flog a dead horse sometimes
But some things just can’t be defined
Man’s been pleading
Man’s been grieving
All the way to Armageddon from Eden
Man’s been pleading
Man’s been grieving
All the way to Armageddon from Eden
So long Mary Jane, So long Mary Jane
So long Mary Jane
Paul Robert Thomas
PRS Tunecode 700010AN
ISWC T-331.124.282-3
from Country Boy, released February 27, 2025
Produced by Paul Robert Thomas
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