Flowers
Beals L.E.S Lyrics
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A bloody pistol
We ain't speak in a decade
Stop actin' like you know me
Fast times fast money fast women
Rewind it back like Nas
You'd prolly do it different
I'm tryna shine
And how I rhyme
I'm considered a Malcolm X type (wavy baby)
Detroit Red without the perm
Shooting out my waves
Because of what I earn
But I'm still moving like I'm not concerned
Obama tendencies
Eventually you gotta
Grow and learn
Birdman hand rub
I feel the money coming
Psalms 23
My cup still over runneth
Black boy off the porch
And in the field
I think Sean Combs
Shawn Carter now
When doing deals
I guess we all tryna touch
A couple mill
I pray you do
Before you have your last meal
Dark times
Enemies working overtime
He ain't sleep in a month
Plotting on your demise
Black rose
Red rose
Smell the flowers
If the world is mine
Allow me to make it ours
Flowers
Flowers
I pray before you die
You get your flowers
Flowers
You shouldn't have to die
To get your flowers
Flowers
I pray before you die
You get your flowers
Flowers
You shouldn't have to die
To get your flowers
Splash above water
Take land like we pirates
Hard to have a convo
When all you know is violence
Silence the lambs
Kill those who cry wolf
Squad mobb deep
So we ain't never shook
A young prodigy
Mind full of havoc
An old soul
Searchin' for a little guidance
War with a nigga
On turf that you don't own
Kill niggas that look like you
The world's so cold
Field of dreams
But you having nightmares
You think the devil's gone
But he's standing right there
Hard to kill shoot to kill
Need better aim
No amount of riches
Can replace the pain
Might go insane
Chasing my own sanity
True lies of your fantasy
Is my reality
Dark times
Enemies working overtime
He ain't sleep in month
Plotting on your demise
Black rose
Red rose
Smell the flowers
If the world is mine
Allow me to make it ours
Flowers
Flowers
I pray before you die
You get your flowers
Flowers
You shouldn't have to die
To get your flowers
Flowers
I pray before you die
You get your flowers
Flowers
You shouldn't have to die
To get your flowers
The lyrics to Beals L.E.S's song "Flowers" are deep and poetic, speaking of the struggles and hardships one may face throughout their life. The first verse begins with a Cuban link wrapped around a bloody pistol, indicating violence and danger. The artist notes that he has not spoken to someone in a decade and urges them to stop acting like they know him. He speaks of fast times, fast money, and fast women, reminiscent of the lifestyle often associated with fame and wealth. The line "you'd prolly do it different" suggests that he has made some mistakes along the way, and he is trying to shine, but others are stealing his light. He is considered a Malcolm X type with Detroit Red tendencies without the perm, indicating that he is a rebel with strong views. He mentions Obama tendencies and a feeling of money coming, contrasting with the earlier line about others stealing his light. He is a black boy off the porch and in the field, suggesting that he is working hard to succeed in life. He notes that we are all trying to touch a couple of million, and he prays that others will succeed before they have their last meal.
In the chorus, the artist notes that enemies are working overtime and plotting on his demise, and it is hard to have a conversation when all you know is violence. He speaks of black and red roses, urging others to smell the flowers, indicating that one should appreciate life before it's too late. He believes that if the world is his, he wants to make it ours, indicating that he wants to make a difference and help others succeed.
In the second verse, the artist speaks of pirates and violence, noting that it is hard to have a conversation when all you know is violence. He wants to silence the lambs and kill those who cry wolf, indicating that he does not want to deal with those who are not honest. He speaks of being a young prodigy with a mind full of havoc, indicating that he has experienced many struggles and is still searching for guidance. He has been at war with someone on turf that he does not own and has killed people who look like him, acknowledging the complexities of the world. He notes that the world is cold, and even in a field of dreams, one can have nightmares. The devil is always present, and it is hard to kill, but he needs to shoot to kill with better aim. No amount of riches can replace the pain, and he may go insane chasing his own sanity. True lies and fantasy are his reality.
Overall, the lyrics of "Flowers" speak to the struggles and hardships one may experience in life. The artist notes violence, dishonesty, struggles, and the complexity of the world, urging others to appreciate life and not wait until it's too late to smell the flowers.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuban link wrapped around
I have a Cuban chain around my neck
A bloody pistol
I carry a gun for protection
We ain't speak in a decade
I haven't talked to this person in ten years
Stop actin' like you know me
Don't pretend like you understand who I am
Fast times fast money fast women
My life is full of quick riches and relationships
Rewind it back like Nas
I want to go back and change my past mistakes like Nas did in his song
You'd prolly do it different
You might make different choices than I would
I'm tryna shine
I'm working hard to succeed and be noticed
But niggas wanna steal my light
Jealous people are trying to take away my success
And how I rhyme
My rapping style is unique
I'm considered a Malcolm X type (wavy baby)
Some people see me as a controversial and influential figure like Malcolm X
Detroit Red without the perm
I see myself as a changed person like Malcolm X did when he stopped using his nickname and converted to Islam
Shooting out my waves
My hair is styled in waves, and I'm proud of my appearance
Because of what I earn
My success has allowed me to afford this lifestyle
But I'm still moving like I'm not concerned
Even though I face challenges, I keep going forward with confidence
Obama tendencies
I admire Barack Obama and try to follow his example
Eventually you gotta
At some point in life, you must
Grow and learn
Improve yourself by acquiring knowledge and experience
Birdman hand rub
I'm anticipating a large sum of money coming my way like Birdman does in his music videos
I feel the money coming
I sense that I will soon be wealthy
Psalms 23
I'm referencing the 23rd Psalm from the Bible
My cup still over runneth
I have more than enough blessings in my life
Black boy off the porch
I came from humble beginnings
And in the field
In my line of work
I think Sean Combs
I admire P. Diddy's business sense
Shawn Carter now
Jay-Z is another role model of mine
When doing deals
In business transactions
I guess we all tryna touch
I think everyone wants to make a lot of money
A couple mill
Two million dollars
I pray you do
I hope you are successful
Before you have your last meal
Before you die
Dark times
Difficult times
Enemies working overtime
People are trying very hard to hurt me
He ain't sleep in a month
I haven't slept in a long time because I'm worried about my safety
Plotting on your demise
Planning to kill me
Black rose
A symbol of death or mourning
Red rose
A symbol of love or passion
Smell the flowers
Appreciate the good things in life while you can
If the world is mine
If I achieve great success
Allow me to make it ours
I want to share my success with others
I pray before you die
I hope you are appreciated for your accomplishments
You get your flowers
People recognize how great you are while you're still alive
You shouldn't have to die
You should be appreciated during your life, not just after you're gone
Splash above water
Succeeding despite difficult circumstances
Take land like we pirates
I'm hustling to acquire wealth and power
Hard to have a convo
It's difficult to talk with others when violence is all you know
When all you know is violence
Growing up in an environment where violence is common
Silence the lambs
Make sure no one can threaten or hurt you
Kill those who cry wolf
Harm those who make false claims or accusations against you
Squad mobb deep
I have a close group of friends I trust
So we ain't never shook
We're never scared or intimidated
A young prodigy
I have a talent or skill at a young age
Mind full of havoc
My thoughts are often chaotic or destructive
An old soul
I have wisdom beyond my years
Searchin' for a little guidance
Looking for direction or inspiration
War with a nigga
Fighting with someone who is trying to hurt me
On turf that you don't own
In a place where you have no control or power
Kill niggas that look like you
Harming people from your own community or race
The world's so cold
The world is harsh and unforgiving
Field of dreams
A place where anything is possible
But you having nightmares
Even in a good situation, you can still have fears or worries
You think the devil's gone
You believe your problems are over, but they aren't
But he's standing right there
Your problems are still present and you can't ignore them
Hard to kill shoot to kill
People are trying to hurt or kill you, so you must be willing to defend yourself
Need better aim
I need to be more precise and accurate when using a weapon
No amount of riches
Money can't replace everything
Can replace the pain
My emotional pain can't be solved with money
Might go insane
I'm worried about losing my mind or mental health
Chasing my own sanity
Trying to maintain my mental health
True lies of your fantasy
The unrealistic expectations or beliefs you have
Is my reality
What I truly experience or face in life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bola Beals, Sekou Gregg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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