The Mamas & The Papas - Safe In My Garden (The Papas & The Mamas, 1968) HD

Please watch on wide screen 720p - lights off - *See Lyrics below - Album : The Papas & The Mamas - Musicians :John Phillips : Vocals and Guitar - LarryKnechtel : Keyboards - Peter Pilafian : Eletric Violin and Flute - Eric Hord : Lead Guitar - Joe Osborn : Bass - Hal Blaine : Drums and Percussion - Recorded at Honest John Studios, Bel Air, L.A. - Producer: Lou Adler - Images & video editing : Eduardo Franco (2010) - Lyrics:
Safe In My Garden
(John Phillips)
Safe in my garden,
An ancient flower grows.
And the scent from its nature
Slowly squares my room and its perfume
Being such that it's causing me to swoon.
Could it be we were hot-wired
Late one night while very tired
They stole our minds and thought we'd never know it.
With a bottle in each hand, too late to try to understand.
We don't care where it lands - we just throw it.
Somebody takes us away...
Somebody takes us away...
Safe in my garden,
An ancient flower grows
And the scent from its nature
Slowly squares my room and it's perfume
Being such that it's causing me to swoon.
When you go out in the street,
So many hassles with the heat;
No one there can fill your desire.
Cops out with the megaphones,
Tellin' people stay inside their homes.
Man, can't they see the world's on fire?
Somebody take us away...take us away...
Safe in our garden,
An ancient flower grows.
And the scent from its nature...
Slowly squares my room.
Take us away...take us away...
Copyright 1968 Wingate Music Corp/ Honest John Music (ASCAP)
More songs from the same album on my Papas & Mamas playlist :
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[@jjulian49]

Michelle's strong and striking soprano is the underrated anchor to this beautiful song. Her crisp, perfect-pitch entrance at the beginning with the line "And its perfume being such that it's causing me to swoon" sets the stage for the whole magic that ensues. Her harmonic contributions throughout are essential to the whole. And her solo return at the end - in a voice that at this stage is almost spent -- encapsulates the powerful fragility of the song. Brilliant.

[@MonicaRoseKinney]

Wonderfully said!

[@chipperkeithmgb]

You are so right I

[@northsmoket]

i remember gettin high with a dorm mate listening to this playing /when michelle came in with phrase u mentioned he swooned

[@maxicarlus]

it's a pity 'Safe in my garden' was utterly overlooked when it was released... such a powerful song... such beautiful vocals by Cass and Michelle... what a haunting melody...

[@daniloarantes1482]

poucos conseguem apreciar essa maravilha, o que essa música passa pra mim é inacreditável

[@brunofernandess_]

Danilo Arantes pra mim tb cara, é indescritível!

[@obriets]

I'm actually glad. Its songs like these that make the discovery that much sweeter from artists we can explore with modern technology like KZbin.

[@Ed30675]

@@obriets agreed...

[@jamiebarker9546]

@@daniloarantes1482n inbpbmkmomookoomoonok

[@dorothycoyne1096]

May 2024 The world is still on fire. I love this song. Harmony great.

[@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357]

Boy does this old tune feel pretty appropriate right about now

[@grantalbrecht4402]

yes

[@marinamiranda5645]

That's exactly what I commented four months later...

[@arnaldopellizzaro3381]

Cops out with the megaphones, Tellin' people stay inside their homes. Man, can't they see the world's on fire? Somebody take us away...take us away... No more words needed... I guess.

[@veg2man]

they stole our minds and thought we'd never know it

[@russellsteventon8069]

@@veg2man Many people are unaware that they have had their minds stolen.

[@v-town1980]

Love Michelle's voice the most. Soft and sweet. Plus, she was gorgeous.

[@Ettoredipugnar]

This song , and Look through my window are so very underrated !

[@4wallguitars]

Also twelve thirty

[@RandomPlayIist]

@@4wallguitars Twelve Thirty isn't underrated, it was a hit and played a ton on the radio when it first came out. What's underrated is the album it came from.

[@4wallguitars]

@@RandomPlayIist it's a great song that nobody knows about

[@luisspain]

Preciosas las dos

[@2468pebble]

This and 12.30 are my favourite underrated Mamas and Papas tracks. Both sublime.

[@markmcneil2716]

I absolutely agree!

[@chessmentor63]

Heh I2:30's always been my favorite of theirs

[@margaretrielly7323]

Mine too.

[@pauldelgadillo1827]

Without a doubt one of the best harmonies in the history of music. John Phillips despite his many problems was a lyrical genius and this is my favorite song from the sixties. If anyone lived through the violence and anguish of that era, one understands what they are singing about. This and San Francisco also written by Phillips and sung by his best friend Scott Mc Kenzie are both some of the most haunting songs I have ever heard.

[@daniloarantes1482]

wonderful

[@rogersargent6453]

I believed this was Cass and Denny on the beginning. Anyone else think so?

[@maureendevries1904]

@@rogersargent6453 I think so.

[@discerningmind]

I think so too.

[@aslavetomybones]

Well said

[@BettinaBalser]

Man, can't they see the world's on fire? June 2020

[@marinamiranda5645]

That song is getting me through the pandemics now

[@rayrumming7901]

This would be an apt recording to play at my funereal being a 65 year old English Country Gentleman, now retired spends many hours all seasons in my garden and Summerhouse away from the outside world and all its troubles.

[@gcook1493]

Ray, that sounds like a perfect retirement, I'm the same age as you and have recently moved from london into the country to hopefully spend my last year's in my garden .

[@lamourlamour]

You're both lovely.

[@rolling.stones1277]

CMW says the one trying to make two happy, contempt people feel bad about themselves, the only lonely one here is you

[@brucedykeman1062]

I'm sixty live in wi.Sheboygan Wisconsin very underrated there day had beatles to life was great its never going to be that way again I hate the negative comments every one has an opinion and an assist don't listen then [e-mail] 10/05/2019

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

This is my all-time favourite record ever. The harmonies are spectacular and this comes to my mind when I am well enough to sit in my wheelchair in my garden. Oh to be back in those wonderful days again. Thank you for sharing this wonderful song.

[@guillaumefrenkel6993]

this song the most beautiful song of mamas and papas why not number one billboard je ne comprends pas

[@EranEdry]

Anyone who thinks Michelle Phillips was no more than visual decoration should listen to this magnificent song and her powerful lead.

[@aprilgosa6315]

+Eran Edry I figured that was her i knew it wasn't Cass or thought it wasn't LOL

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

+April Gosa Both Michelle and Cass sings lead...Cass sings together with Michelle in a very subtly way. you can hear her voice in nuances..."..causing me to swoon...", you can hear the same in Got A Feelin'

[@aprilgosa6315]

+Eduardo Franco Ocnarfeara well its hard for me to tell when its mixed together LOL

[@aprilgosa6315]

I was just saying Michelle is more than eye candy she had talent too

[@kvernon1]

Michelle Phillips only sang lead by herself on "Dedicated to the One I Love". That was pretty much it.

[@crazyfrog5015]

What an era, what a band ! Simply awesome ... ❤🧡💛💚

[@FernandoGomez-hh9jm]

¡ I agree 100% !

[@garymiramon8994]

A beautiful song from their greatest album !

[@coolsweetgroovy]

This has always been one of my many fav songs by The Mamas & The Papas the lyrics are even more powerful now

[@tangerineskinner1733]

coolsweetgroovy even more now

[@Kevin-yh9yt]

Cass dominates this beautiful song, as always. Listening to this in 2020 brings me back to 1967, where things were just as turbulent but as a 16 year old wild child hippie it was a great time, as opposed to being an old infirm and alarmed old man now. Wish I could go back.

[@philipgennuso5866]

Just did a work of digital art called my magic garden and it made me think back to this song, during the turbulent years, listening to this on one of those small diner jukeboxes. They didn't play it that much on the radio then, and I never hear this nowadays so thanks so much! A true classic of the 60s, still relevant today.

[@thomasmulroney9926]

Another song that got us through Vietnam

[@jezrichardson7112]

SALUTE YOU GB

[@guitarman6742]

You served? What branch?

[@cjserrot]

The last of the magic groups. Simply classic !!!

[@Ettoredipugnar]

Carlos Torres Berríos that's an interesting thought " magic groups "

[@festralbloke]

Superb harmonies. A beautiful song.

[@johndonohoe7281]

I never heard this song before. IT is wonderful. So appropriate, even for 2020.

[@taekeharkema2489]

Beautiful clip and a beautiful song too⚘️

[@Mr1Cherron]

OH MY GOD...YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL VISUAL TO A TOTALLY BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!! THANK YOU MAN!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE.....BRING ON THE RAINBOW!!!!!

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

Thank you very very much Cherron!

[@dianevogelsang.589]

cherron simpson e

[@enzo0660]

A beautiful, beautiful song, beautifully sung. Thank you so much.

[@snooger804]

what a beautiful song! Denny and Cass's harmonies are unreal....

[@emiliojoseguimaraes7617]

The flute in the end is so tender. Loveliest song ever!

[@coolsweetgroovy]

It's ironic how revelant this song is now

[@coolsweetgroovy]

@kevin mcconnell yeah

[@milesmontemore5060]

Thanks for this, one of their most haunting songs. It was recorded in the attic studio in John and Michelle's house, which could only be reached through a secret passage.

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

You're welcome Miles.

[@bergermichael1988]

The male/female energy balanced beautifully. Great video!

[@sallymaggiespotty]

No doubt this great group had a profound impact on the psychedelic lifestyle of the carefree 60s.Nice sound and harmony.

[@Mercari1964]

This is probably the most subtle and meaningful of all of the protest songs from the Sixties. Plus, it's a Bach-ian two-part invention (look up Bach's inventions).

[@luisabdala9776]

brilliant vocals

[@tonynewton2250]

Thanks for posting this truly great song from a great time for pop music, but I think you have the lyrics slightly wrong - it should be "An ancient flower BLOOMS" not "Grows".

[@martinrobins4830]

A beautiful composition.

[@martinrobins4830]

Fantastic.... Why isn't today's music as great as this now??.....

[@markyboy214]

Listening in quarantine never felt so right...

[@dorothycoyne1096]

So many very sad memories. Love this song.

[@ChrisOtheBigC]

Wonderful! Well done! Thank you for featuring one of their most beautiful and powerful songs, from an album that even the group members underrated: THE PAPAS & THE MAMAS.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Best song by a tremendous group.

[@tonyhorn]

Such beautiful lyrics and harmony on this fantastic song

[@vakantieland4]

So nice to see pictures of their home. And the song is great, of course.

[@martinhiscocks4096]

They made such wonderful music, it's so tragic they were so messed up as people.

[@avail1.]

being homeless it kicked me in the head, having a safe garden area to escape to...."take us away" eeriy aura to see their lie condensed knowing they are all gone, thanx i enjoyed the montage of their lives, its hard because i want to reach out and discuss with them their lives with them, so many questions. the era and that time is appealing, peace love and hope permeating the environment and the effort*** to live together and seek to ignore powers that want to oppress and hurt people. in 73 i became to have my eyes and ears opened so my heart could be softened. music shows, music adventures tuning in turn on the the scene involved with some social issues, 🌹✌❤

[@poetcomic1]

This was always 'my' special Mamas and Papas song that most ther people didn't know. Haven't heard it in years ad just as good as I remember.

[@jasonedwards6870]

somebody take us away - great pics, favourite mamas song - wonderful

[@paulcadogan7033]

Beautiful performance. Great writing, singing and everything!

[@coolsweetgroovy]

For the people of Minnesota, Lousiiana, Dallas, France, and Turkey

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

Hi there coolsweetgroovy such a long time my dear friend ...nice to hear you around again...in such weird moments this world is going through..

[@coolsweetgroovy]

I know and thanks Eduardo Franco Ocnarfeara

[@vakantieland4]

Love it, love it, love it! Thanks, also for the lyrics.

[@quelbaccarini]

So beautiful...

[@projektdoskonay7055]

Great arrangement. Beautiful voices

[@skydogduane]

God I love this song but whoever put these pictures together THANK YOU!

[@LizzyBr1]

Omg yes the pics and the song are great together

[@evilmary2008]

Best song of all time! No fooling! I’ve heard a lot of music this is the best

[@jjonestowne]

Safe in my garden, An ancient flower blooms. And the scent from its nature Slowly squares my room; And its perfume being such that it's causing me to swoon. Could it be we were hot-wired? (Safe in my garden, an ancient flower blooms...) Late one night; we're very tired. They stole our minds and thought we'd never know it. (And the scent from its nature slowly squares my room...) With a bottle in each hand; too late to try to understand. We don't care where it lands---we just throw it. Somebody take us away... Somebody take us away... Safe in my garden, (Could it be we were hot-wired; late one night we're very tired...) An ancient flower blooms. (They stole our minds and thought we'd never know it...) And the scent from its nature (With a bottle in each hand; too late to try to understand...) Slowly squares my room. (We don't care where it lands---we just throw it...) And it's perfume being such That it's causing me to swoon. When you go out in the street, So many hassles with the heat; No one there can fill your desire. Cops out with the megaphones, Telling people stay inside their home. Man, can't they see the world's on fire? Somebody take us away...take us away... Safe in our garden, An ancient flower blooms. And the scent from its nature... (Cops out with the megaphones; Tellin?people stay inside their homes.) Man, the world's on fire.) Slowly squares my room. Take us away...take us away..

[@OmgOmd-mw8ge]

jjonestowne: Thank you for posting these lyrics. Peace.

[@ja-uh9gz]

This song is so appropriate today, as it was back then. With the turmoil and craziness of this year, no wonder gardening has become popular....for peace and serenity, away from the news. Beautiful lyrics and harmonies...thanks for posting.

[@jiordanfisher6076]

@@ja-uh9gz yes this song fits so well with the current issues.

[@coolsweetgroovy]

This song is so relevant now

[@Myplop]

cass has the most fantastic voice

[@MrLibra56]

When Cass Elliot sings...her voice just dominates

[@betover68]

One of my favourite M&P songs and I really like your video ! Some of these pics I'd never seen before despite having seen a fair few thus far....cheers from the UK !

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

Thank you very much..cheers from Rio de janeiro, Brasil !

[@Rhiabbaco]

A very sutile protest song. My favorite for sure

[@henryjackson2357]

Milton Mac You mean "subtle"?

[@janborkowski3753]

Beautiful song

[@FranciscoAlves-qm9ps]

ha muito tempo procuro esta musica eu a ouvi quando era muito jovem,thank you.

[@frogsgottalent1106]

Beautiful song.

[@andrewjwheelerjrwheeler4475]

I love all of their music they were bless with it all I love them all too very very much stay gold every body love brother Andrew Jr.

[@lailavikstrom9219]

SUCH BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!!!!!!!!

[@1967sanfrancisco]

ALL THESE PICS ARE SO LOVELY!!

[@dorothycoyne1096]

Will always love this

[@marioalbertohuicochea7584]

Ya que no conocía está canción me resulta un muy buen descubrimiento, pero no se trata de nada circunstancial porque así era la creatividad de este grupo, sumado esto a la nostalgia que a uno le embarga al escucharlos.

[@Steel_music2024]

Dennys verse in this really makes me think about every day this world turns

[@ivosanchez6965]

what an amazing collection of pics of the m&p's .

[@emersontomasini9495]

Gorgeous song, linda música. Essa banda é demais, amazing band. 😊

[@OmgOmd-mw8ge]

EFO. Magnificent! Supervid for 'Safe in my garden'. I want both playing when they light my funeral pyre. Peace

[@madslater01]

Beautiful harmonies...🎉

[@thesurfhotrodscene4060]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to go back to 1968.

[@elizabethlees3533]

I love this song

[@Arjunakat]

superb

[@manichairdo772]

Blissful. Haunting. Fabulous. Beautiful.

[@haltmusic]

Beautiful song - dynamite video. Bellissimo!

[@NadineMcQueen]

Beautiful.

[@hushicho]

Beautiful video for a beautiful song :)

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

Thank you very much hushicho.

[@Alecitarox]

The most fucking amazing song I've heard in months...

[@mmimtc]

very nice!

[@fernandoguevara2270]

Una de las canciones me hacen sentir más cerca del cielo. Me encanta en demasía los Mamas y los Papas.

[@EduardoFrancoOcnarfeara]

Thank you very much...!!

[@darthripley]

one of my fave M&P songs - lovely video eduardo, thanks so much for sharing!

[@BRODGLENN]

I love this song.. I love this band...

[@jsmith294]

...and this video as well. This one is well worth looping. Takes me back 50 years in a heartbeat.

[@pommelhorsepommelhorse8731]

still watching, eduardo

[@margaretconnery7422]

HAUNTING LYRICS FROM THE BEST MAMA CASS. XX

[@guillaumefrenkel6993]

tout simplement la plus belle chanson des mamas and papas

[@keith7836]

Great , Those people had real talent and could really sing. Where are the harmony groups these days?

[@BegoneJonah]

Excellent visuals - good job!

[@luisspain]

Preciosa canción

[@WatchBand]

Wonderful graphics!

[@BettinaBalser]

Michelle is a great singer. She always was. For what a perfectionist John Phillips was, there is no way he would have had her in his groups if she couldn't deliver the goods. Very often, I find myself wishing that JP had arranged for Michelle just to sing the higher parts...Cass really has trouble hitting the notes on some of the songs.

[@horaciocosta2025]

linda canção

[@Rhiabbaco]

Oh my God! Listen to the lyrics, are kind of revolutionaries

[@Mr1Cherron]

MAMMAS AND PAPPAS FINEST HOUR!!!!!!! TAKE US AWAY......LOVE LOVE LOVE .....BRING ON........

[@daniloarantesramos1489]

AMO AMO AMO AMO ESSE SOM!!!!!

[@Alecitarox]

@coolsweetgroovy Why is relevant now? I've always loved it.

[@richpivo772]

Very nicely done.

[@coolsweetgroovy]

For the people in Orlando, Florida

[@TheMauvetys]

still safe in my garden ~