David Byrne, Ethel + Thomas Dolby: "(Nothing But) Flowers" with string quartet

The transcript describes a journey from an idyllic natural setting reminiscent of the Garden of Eden to a modern world where nature has reclaimed spaces once dominated by human structures. It highlights the transition from the age of dinosaurs to a time when cars ran on gasoline, and then to a future where factories and parking lots are replaced by flowers and cornfields. The narrative reflects on the beauty and challenges of adapting to a lifestyle where nature prevails, ending with applause for the performance.

What metaphorical setting is introduced in the first section?

• The Garden of Eden

• A futuristic world

• A desert landscape

• A bustling city

What has replaced the factories in the second section?

• Mountains and rivers

• Shopping malls

• Deserts

• Skyscrapers

What is the main theme of the second section?

• Industrial growth

• Urbanization

• Technological advancement

• Transformation from industrial to natural landscapes

What has the shopping mall turned into in the final section?

• A parking lot

• A cornfield

• A lake

• A forest

What feeling is expressed about the new lifestyle in the final section?

• Excitement

• Discomfort

• Indifference

• Contentment