Flowers
Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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Kinda dream that can't be sold
We were right 'til we weren't
Built a home and watched it burn
Mm, I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna lie
Started to cry, but then remembered I
I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Paint my nails cherry red
Match the roses that you left
No remorse, no regret
I forgive every word you said
Ooh, I didn't wanna leave you, baby
I didn't wanna fight
Started to cry, but then remembered I
I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours, yeah
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing, yeah
I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
Oh, I
I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna fight
Started to cry, but then remembered I
I can buy myself flowers (oh)
Write my name in the sand (mm)
Talk to myself for hours (yeah)
Say things you don't understand (you never will)
I can take myself dancing, yeah
I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby (oh)
Can love me better
I can love me better (than you can), baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I
In "Flowers," Miley Cyrus sings about a relationship that ended due to dishonesty and disappointment. She reminisces on the good times they shared, describing their love as "good" and "gold." They had built a home together, but it was destroyed, likely a metaphor for their relationship. While it's clear that Miley was hurt, she ultimately discovers that she doesn't need her ex-partner to make her happy. In fact, she declares that she can love herself better than they ever could.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I can love me better than you can." Miley lists several ways in which she can care for herself, from buying herself flowers and writing her name in the sand to holding her own hand and taking herself dancing. She concludes that she can "love me better" than her former partner ever could. It's a triumphant declaration of self-love and a reminder that we don't always need someone else to complete us.
One interesting aspect of this song is that it features a sample of a voicemail left by Miley's father Billy Ray Cyrus. He says, "Hey Miley. It's your dad, it's 5:46 in Nashville, Tennessee, and uh, I was just listening to the playback of the new album. I'm so proud of you, girl. On so many different levels. You know, you've always been honest. You've always been true. I hope that people get to see that through this music. I love you." This voicemail adds a personal touch to the song and reinforces the theme of self-love and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
We were good, we were gold
We had a great time, things were perfect between us
Kinda dream that can't be sold
Our relationship was the kind that cannot be bought or sold
We were right 'til we weren't
We were happy until things fell apart
Built a home and watched it burn
We created a life together, but it all fell apart in the end
Mm, I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't want to walk away from our relationship
I didn't wanna lie
I didn't want to be dishonest with myself or with you
Started to cry, but then remembered I
I got emotional, but then remembered that I can take care of myself
I can buy myself flowers
I can treat myself and make myself happy
Write my name in the sand
I can make myself feel important and special
Talk to myself for hours
I can spend time alone and still feel fulfilled
Say things you don't understand
I can have my own thoughts and feelings that you may not comprehend
I can take myself dancing
I don't need someone else to have fun or enjoy life
And I can hold my own hand
I can comfort and support myself
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
I am capable of loving myself more than you were capable of loving me
Paint my nails cherry red
I can do things for myself that make me feel good
Match the roses that you left
I can make myself happy, even when you are not around
No remorse, no regret
I have moved on and am not dwelling on the past
I forgive every word you said
I have let go of any anger or resentment towards you
Can love me better
I am capable of self-love
I can love me better, baby
I am able to show love and care to myself and do not need someone else to do so
Oh, I
I am confident and strong on my own
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gregory Aldae Hein, Michael Ross Pollack, Miley Ray Cyrus
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@Frantic857
Trust only in Jesus, He is our salvation!
Trust in His holy word, the Bible, (KJV)
(John 10:10 > The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.)
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(A) - Admit you are a sinner > (Romans 3:10 > As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one),
(Romans 3:23 > For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.),
(Romans 6:23 > For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.)
(B) - Believe Jesus is Lord > (Romans 10:9-10 > [9]-That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
[10]-For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.)
(C) - Call upon His name > (Romans 10:13 > For whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.)
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Trust only in Jesus. - (John 14:6 > Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh to the Father, but by me.)
(Ephesians 2:8-9 > [8]-For by grace ye are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
[9]-Not of works, lest any man should boast.)
All praise, and glory, and honour, and strength, and blessing, be to the Lord our God, Jesus!
Blessings in Jesus' name. Amen.
@Herbert5812
The fact that she is singing and interacting with the audience at the same time, interpreting the song and even doing a little choreography while doing all of this seem very natural: a legend
@ralph6542
The mic was on
@FantasKanal
Bruv has never been on a concert...
@namantherockstar
Miley inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally
Begging..
@rescued08
Real performer!
@S.E.O.S
Must the coke
@OPMLUMANGTC
“Started to cry but then remembered I…I just won my first grammy” YES GO MILEY SING IT!!!!
@kaciecalderon9810
Love this moment!
@Yeahmemike
Me too!
@antoniac2135
This is how i sing the song now 😂