El Dorado (V) The Grandchildren of Apes

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of environmental decay, where the very air is tainted with 'metal' and 'brimstone.' This sensory assault isn't just passive; the elements actively conspire, with the wind 'carrying the pictures' and the rain 'muttering the names,' suggesting a world saturated with the consequences of past actions. The garden's wind-chimes, usually a symbol of peace, now sound like 'keys to all the stolen doors,' implying a loss of access to a pristine past or perhaps a future that has been irrevocably compromised.