New Eden

This is the song "New Eden" from the Academy for New Musical Theatre mini-musical "Cain and Abel: the Naked Truth." Music by Madley Katarungan, Book by Myrna Emata, Lyrics by Kellen Blair.

In this scene Eve (with the help of her son, Abel) tries to convince the people of New Eden that they've really been better off since she took a bite of that... er... since they DECIDED to leave the Garden.

"New Eden"

Eve:
Paradise was vastly overrated.
Perfection really wasn't that incredible.
Our blessings have increased, since we moved a little east,
Where at least we know that all the fruit is edible.

Eden was a breeding ground for boredom.
Every "perfect" moment felt the same.

Abel:
So what's a little sorrow now and what's a little shame?

Eve / Abel:
We've got all that we need in New Eden!

Eve:
Now we know the joys of wearing clothing,
Dresses made of fine exotic fur.

Abel:
So what if now the tigers aren't as friendly as they were?

Eve / Abel:
We will always succeed in New Eden!

Eve:
True,
Garden life was "pleasant."

Abel:
The grass was slightly greener,
The air a little fresher.

Eve:
Still,
Though it's flaws were fairly hidden,
It got tricky keeping track of
What's allowed and what's forbidden.

Abel (spoken):
Bring us home, mom!

Eve: (spoken):
You got it, son!

Eve:
Knowledge of the ways of good and evil

Abel:
All that lovely knowledge.

Eve:
Made us so much wiser and aware.

Abel:
It's true!

Eve:
It's great, I swear!

Abel:
So what if worldly wisdom brought a dosage of despair?

Eve:
That perfect little garden was the place that we were scarred in,

Eve / Abel:
But our joy is guaranteed in New Eden!

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