The year AD 1 is not a reference to the garden of Eden. The year AD 1 is around the time that Jesus is supposed to have been born, although it is thought that he was actually born 2-3 BC. The line in the song, 'what is meant by sin, or none, in a garden seceded from the union in the year of A.D. 1' most likely refers to the hope that came with the birth of the Messiah.
Looking at the rest of the song, 'dirt' in the garden, is probably a reference to Adam being made from the dust of the Earth. The imagery of working in the garden and tilling the land reminds me of life's struggle to create your own meaningful existence.
The rest of the song is the story of redemption. After being created, the world became 'hotter than hell'. But in the year AD 1 the garden (paradise) seceded from the rest of the world.
Joanna seems to be talking about the redemption story as a way of calling people to action. In the last chorus, she asks the listener to stop worrying about their past mistakes and to start again by accepting the salvation which is already available. And this salvation is for everyone.
The part about St. George and the dragon is an obvious allusion to good triumphing over evil, but Joanna makes it clear that both are welcome in her garden. Possibly this is because they are both inevitable to life, but I think that she believes that together they make life meaningful.
whether or not this is a full analysis, or even correct at all, this song is inspiring
The year AD 1 is not a reference to the garden of Eden. The year AD 1 is around the time that Jesus is supposed to have been born, although it is thought that he was actually born 2-3 BC. The line in the song, 'what is meant by sin, or none, in a garden seceded from the union in the year of A.D. 1' most likely refers to the hope that came with the birth of the Messiah. Looking at the rest of the song, 'dirt' in the garden, is probably a reference to Adam being made from the dust of the Earth. The imagery of working in the garden and tilling the land reminds me of life's struggle to create your own meaningful existence. The rest of the song is the story of redemption. After being created, the world became 'hotter than hell'. But in the year AD 1 the garden (paradise) seceded from the rest of the world. Joanna seems to be talking about the redemption story as a way of calling people to action. In the last chorus, she asks the listener to stop worrying about their past mistakes and to start again by accepting the salvation which is already available. And this salvation is for everyone. The part about St. George and the dragon is an obvious allusion to good triumphing over evil, but Joanna makes it clear that both are welcome in her garden. Possibly this is because they are both inevitable to life, but I think that she believes that together they make life meaningful.
whether or not this is a full analysis, or even correct at all, this song is inspiring