Backstory:
Afraid Garden was formed in the dusky streets of Portland, Oregon in the early spring of 2012. Comprising of four childhood friends – frontman and guitarist Noah Harper, bassist and backing vocalist Archie Bell, drummer Eli Foster, and keyboardist and percussionist Madison Blake – the band came together as a way to escape the monotony and trials of everyday life. They found solace in music, creating an indie-rock sound that resonated with the hearts of their listeners. Their music, deeply rooted in personal experiences and emotions, was a reflection of their collective journey through life.

Genre:
Indie Rock

Title:
“Caged in Daisies”

Full Song Lyrics & Chord Progression:

Verse 1: (E minor, C, G, D)
(Eminor) On daisy fields, we made a (C) fortress strong,
(G) Blown by the wind, our dreams were (D) not too long.
(Eminor) But time, it changes (C) paths so unknown,
(G) Now we’re caged in daisies, (D) finding ways to be grown.

Chorus: (G, D, A minor, C)
(G) Caged in daisies, our hearts lost in (D) reverie.
(Aminor) Miles from the garden, we’re (C) captives in an open sea.
(G) Here in the echoes, we find our (D) solace and song,
(Aminor) Afraid Garden, the place where (C) we belong.

Verse 2: (E minor, C, G, D)
(Eminor) Sunsets we chased, (C) slipped through our hands,
(G) Star-lit hopes, like shifting (D) sands.
(Eminor) We’ve grown up with (C) roots beneath our feet,
(G) Caged in daisies, life’s (D) bittersweet.

Repeat Chorus: (G, D, A minor, C)
(G) Caged in daisies, our hearts lost in (D) reverie.
(Aminor) Miles from the garden, we’re (C) captives in an open sea.
(G) Here in the echoes, we find our (D) solace and song,
(Aminor) Afraid Garden, the place where (C) we belong.

Favorite Fan:
Their biggest fan’s name is Emily Jensen. She has been following Afraid Garden since their obscure beginning, attending every concert and purchasing every album. Emily testifies, “Afraid Garden isn’t just a band to me, they’re a source of inspiration. Their music is like a mirror that reflects my own experiences and emotions. Listening to their songs, I feel seen and understood. Their authenticity and raw emotion make them stand apart and that’s why they’re my absolute favorite.”