Flowers on the Wall
13. The Statler Brothers Lyrics
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But all that thought you're givin' me is conscience I guess
If I was walkin' in your shoes, I wouldn't worry none
While you and your friends are worried about me I'm havin' lots of fun
Countin' flowers on the wall
That don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
Now don't tell me
I've nothin' to do
Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the town
As long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down
So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine
You can always find me here, I'm havin' quite a time
Countin' flowers on the wall
That don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn
With a deck of fifty-one
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
Now don't tell me
I've nothin' to do
It's good to see you, I must go, I know I look a fright
Anyway my eyes are not accustomed to this light
And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete
So I must go back to my room and make my day complete
Countin' flowers on the wall
That don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn
With a deck of fifty-one
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
Now don't tell me
I've nothin' to do
Don't tell me
I've nothin' to do
In The Statler Brothers' song "Flowers On The Wall," the singer responds to friends who express concern for their happiness with a carefree attitude. The repetition of the opening lines "I keep hearin' you're concerned about my happiness / But all that thought you're givin' me is conscience I guess" implies that the singer has heard these concerns before and feels pressured to assure their friend that they are content. The next lines, "while you and your friends are worried about me, I'm havin' lots of fun," further emphasize the singer's carefree attitude, suggesting that they do not require the concern of their friends in order to enjoy their life.
The chorus, "Countin' flowers on the wall / That don't bother me at all / Playin' solitaire till dawn / With a deck of fifty-one / Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo / Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do," continues this nonchalant attitude towards life. The image of counting flowers on the wall suggests boredom or a lack of stimulation, but the singer dismisses this as unimportant. They prefer the solace of playing solitaire and smoking, rather than engaging in social activities with friends. The final verse, "It's good to see you, I must go, I know I look a fright / Anyway my eyes are not accustomed to this light / And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete / So I must go back to my room and make my day complete," emphasizes the singer's discomfort in social situations and preference for solitude.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep hearin' you're concerned about my happiness
I am aware that you are worried about my happiness.
But all that thought you're givin' me is conscience I guess
Your concern for me is more of a nagging conscience than genuine care.
If I was walkin' in your shoes, I wouldn't worry none
If I were in your position, I wouldn't be worried about me.
While you and your friends are worried about me I'm havin' lots of fun
Despite your concerns, I am actually having a great time.
Countin' flowers on the wall
I am bored and have nothing to do.
That don't bother me at all
I don't mind being bored.
Playin' solitaire till dawn
I am passing the time by playing solitaire.
With a deck of fifty-one
I have a standard deck of cards, missing one card.
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
I am smoking cigarettes and watching a children's TV show.
Now don't tell me
Do not tell me that I am wasting my time.
I've nothin' to do
I am extremely bored and have nothing to do.
Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the town
Last night, I dressed up and pretended to be out on the town.
As long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down
I am enjoying my fantasies and it is difficult to stop.
So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine
Please do not worry about me, I am actually doing well.
You can always find me here, I'm havin' quite a time
I am always here, having a great time doing nothing.
It's good to see you, I must go, I know I look a fright
It was nice seeing you, but I need to go. I may not look presentable.
Anyway my eyes are not accustomed to this light
In any case, my eyes are not used to the brightness of the outside world.
And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete
Also, my shoes are not made for walking on hard concrete.
So I must go back to my room and make my day complete
So, I need to go back to my room and continue my uneventful day.
Don't tell me
Please do not tell me that I am wasting my time.
I've nothin' to do
I am extremely bored and have nothing to do.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lewis Dewitt
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