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.

Discuss the significance of the line 'If this is paradise, I wish I had a lawnmower'.

What does the transformation of places like factories and shopping malls into natural landscapes suggest?