Eric The Gardener Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ShineYouDiamond 

Cover art for Eric The Gardener lyrics by Divine Comedy, The

A few pointers for anyone working out the meaning of this song:

1) Eric the Gardener is Eric Lawes, who in 1992 made one of the most important archeological findings in British history -a large collection of Roman coins and artefacts.

2) Julius Caesar's most famous saying translates as "I came, I saw, I conquered".

3) England has a rather damp climate