Flowers
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We live in a free world
I whistle down the wind
Carry on smiling
And the world will smile with you
"Life is a flower
So precious in your hand
Carry on smiling
And the world will smile with you

When every race is run
And the day is closing in
I don't care about the world
I'm living for the light
Don't cry for me today' ah ah ah

We live in a free world
I whistle down the wind

I can not be your judge
Mr. Jailer is your host
He's keeping you inside
And hides you from the world
No catcher in the rye
Can help you from yourself

We live in a free world
I whistle down the wind

Please Mr. Agony
Release them for a while
"earn them the consequences of
Living without life





We live in a free world

Overall Meaning

The song "Flowers" by Base is an uplifting and optimistic track that encourages listeners to keep smiling despite life's challenges. The opening lines, "We live in a free world, I whistle down the wind," suggest a sense of freedom and possibility, with the wind symbolizing the boundless potential of life. The refrain, "Carry on smiling and the world will smile with you," reinforces the idea that a positive attitude can be contagious and can help to bring joy and hope to others.


The lyrics continue with the metaphor of life being a precious flower that we must hold gently in our hands. The lines, "Life is a flower, so precious in your hand, carry on smiling and the world will smile with you," highlight the fragility and beauty of life, as well as the power we have to shape our own experiences through our attitude and outlook.


The song also addresses social and political issues, with lyrics such as "Mr. Jailer is your host, he's keeping you inside, and hides you from the world." These lines suggest a sense of oppression or confinement, with the jailer representing systems or structures that restrict our freedom and prevent us from fully experiencing and enjoying life. The reference to "no catcher in the rye" implies a sense of isolation and despair, with no one to offer a sense of safety or comfort. However, the song ultimately maintains an upbeat and hopeful tone, urging listeners to keep smiling and spreading positivity in spite of these challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

We live in a free world
We reside in a society that allows us certain liberties and self-determination.


I whistle down the wind
I express myself freely and without restraint.


Carry on smiling
Continue to maintain a positive attitude even in adverse circumstances.


And the world will smile with you
Optimism and positivity can be infectious and may have a ripple effect on others.


"Life is a flower
Life itself is something fragile and precious that should be handled with care and appreciation.


So precious in your hand
Life is something that you have the power to control and nurture to enrich for yourself.


When every race is run
When one's time on this earth is ending, and there is no returning to the start.


And the day is closing in
One may find themselves running out of time to complete necessary tasks and goals.


I don't care about the world
The distractions and disruptions of society are less important to me than personal fulfillment and contentment.


I'm living for the light
The pursuit of enlightenment or personal fulfillment is my primary motivation in life.


Don't cry for me today' ah ah ah
I do not wish for anyone to feel sympathy or sadness for me no matter the circumstance as it serves no use.


I can not be your judge
It is not my job or responsibility to judge others for their actions or beliefs.


Mr. Jailer is your host
External forces may hold others back or limit their potential, such as societal beliefs or governance practices.


He's keeping you inside
The limitations or expectations put forth by external forces can cause stagnation or lack of growth for an individual.


And hides you from the world
Individuals who are oppressed or restrained by external forces may not have the opportunity to engage or participate with the world as a whole.


No catcher in the rye
There is no one person who can save or help an individual in every circumstance, particularly when external forces are at play.


Can help you from yourself
Ultimately, the individual must take responsibility for their actions and beliefs and understand that they are the only ones with the power to make changes.


Please Mr. Agony
A plea to the pain or suffering one experiences due to external forces or personal hardship.


Release them for a while
A request for temporary relief from external restrictions or personal hardships.


"earn them the consequences of
Encourage others to consider the consequences of their current path or beliefs.


Living without life
Living in a way that is not fulfilling or without purpose can be detrimental to one's well-being and overall existence.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONAS BERGGREN

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