Flowers
@peace Lyrics


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Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo

And Sarah thinks she's died here once before
She's crazy
A pop-up book of flowers from grade four
Are driving her insane and

No one knows why
She's sad tonight
No one can help her find
Crying, crying, she couldn't afford the view
Crying, crying, these automatic flowers won't do

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo

Another brick
Another window frame's confusion
Her garden blooms but Sarah can't see straight
She's drinking herself blind and

No one knows why
She stares outside
No one can help her find
Crying, crying, she couldn't afford the view
Crying, crying, these automatic flowers won't do
These automatic flowers won't do

She never admitted, she never condsidered
That she always means better
She's wasting all her time

Crying, crying, she couldn't afford the view
Crying, crying, these automatic flowers won't do
These automatic flowers won't do
These automatic flowers, flowers won't do




Won't do
Won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do

Overall Meaning

The song "Flowers" by @peace explores the theme of mental illness and its effects on an individual's life. The song tells the story of a woman named Sarah who is suffering from an undisclosed mental illness. The lyrics portray Sarah as someone who is unable to cope with the weight of her own thoughts and emotions.


Sarah's mental state is depicted through various objects and scenarios in the song. The "pop-up book of flowers from grade four" mentioned in the lyrics represents the simplicity of childhood that she can no longer access due to her mental illness. The "automatic flowers" in the chorus symbolize her inability to experience genuine emotions and connection with the world around her. The repetition of the word "crying" emphasizes her constant state of emotional turmoil.


The lyrics of "Flowers" also touch on the difficulty of dealing with mental illness from an outsider's perspective. The line "No one can help her find" suggests that Sarah's loved ones are unable to understand her struggles or offer her the support that she needs.


Overall, "Flowers" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that sheds light on the complexity of mental illness and the impact it can have on someone's life.


Line by Line Meaning

And Sarah thinks she's died here once before
Sarah feels like she's in a familiar, possibly negative situation


She's crazy
Sarah is feeling overwhelmed


A pop-up book of flowers from grade four
Sarah is reminded of a childhood memory


Are driving her insane and
These memories are negatively affecting her mental state


No one knows why
Sarah's friends and family don't understand what's wrong


She's sad tonight
Sarah is feeling particularly down


No one can help her find
Her loved ones are unable to provide meaningful support


Crying, crying, she couldn't afford the view
Sarah is upset and unable to see the positive in her situation


These automatic flowers won't do
The superficial comfort she's seeking isn't enough


Another brick
Another obstacle for Sarah


Another window frame's confusion
She's feeling lost and unsure


Her garden blooms but Sarah can't see straight
She can't appreciate the good in her life


She's drinking herself blind and
Sarah is coping with alcohol


She stares outside
Sarah is looking for a way out


She never admitted, she never condsidered
Sarah hasn't been honest with herself or others


That she always means better
Regardless of her struggles, Sarah has good intentions


She's wasting all her time
Sarah's actions aren't productive or healthy


These automatic flowers, flowers won't do
Trying to escape her problems through superficial means isn't helping


Won't do
The superficial solutions don't actually solve anything


Won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do
Reinforcing that the superficial won't fix Sarah's problems




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Arnold Lanni, Michael Maida

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Comments from YouTube:

kayla song

These lyrics are amazing. The story is told so well I could picture it in my head.

Taki Simmonds

This whole album is dope !!

Alejandra Jimenez

Love this so much

LilHaseProductions

Man these lyrics cut well deep.

Alexis Contreras

The exact lyrics to this would be reassuring lol - real euphoric this tune

Petrez w

Massive tune !

Z Palmer

This song feels like a promise that was never fulfilled. I’m still a fan fr.

Jordan Young

Right in the feels

Z Palmer

I don’t know you but thank you. This helped me too many times to count.

Z Palmer

Still my favorite.

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