flowers
Ben Jones Lyrics


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And to my oldest friend, my oldest friend
Thank you for that night
But my newest friends, my newest friends seem to care

When I was picking flowers for people that I love,
For people that I love and me
And he said "It's all downhill from here,
So we might as well stay"

Walking all over, singing songs, and holding hands
I love these city lights, these city streets
Where I was born

When I was picking flowers for people that I love,
For people that I love and me
And he said "It's all downhill from here,
So we might as well stay"


When I was picking flowers for people that I love,
For people that I love and me




And he said "It's all downhill from here,
So we might as well stay"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ben Jones's song "Flowers" speak to the experiences of love and friendship in life. The song opens up with a thank you to Jones's oldest friend for an unmentioned night, but quickly moves on to his newest friends who seem to be more caring towards him. Jones seems to be sharing an experience with his friends and mentions picking flowers for people that he loves, which could be a metaphor for the things people do for each other in relationships. In contrast, there is a feeling of cynicism in the air as someone remarks that "it's all downhill from here," which can refer to either the night or the broader context of life.


The song expresses the feeling of youthful joy through the imagery of a walk through the city, holding hands, and singing songs together. Even though the people Jones is with might be new, the city lights and streets that he grew up on make him feel happy and alive. The chorus repeats the message of picking flowers for people he loves and hearing someone say, "it's all downhill from here," indicating the dichotomy between the beauty of life and its eventual decline.


In conclusion, Ben Jones's "Flowers" is a beautiful song that delves into the complexities of love, friendship, and the uncertainties of life. It expresses the joy of being in the moment, surrounded by people who care, and the heartbreaking realization that everything must come to an end eventually.


Line by Line Meaning

And to my oldest friend, my oldest friend
Addressing his long-time friend


Thank you for that night
Expressing gratitude towards the friend mentioned previously


But my newest friends, my newest friends seem to care
Acknowledging that his new friends are also important to him


When I was picking flowers for people that I love,
Reflecting on a past experience of picking flowers for loved ones


For people that I love and me
Explaining that he was included in the recipients of the picked flowers


And he said "It's all downhill from here,
Recalling someone mentioning a negative outlook on the future


So we might as well stay"
Suggesting that they should stay in the present moment rather than worry about the future


Walking all over, singing songs, and holding hands
Describing enjoyable activities with friends


I love these city lights, these city streets
Expressing an appreciation for city life


Where I was born
Mentioning his place of birth




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Comments from YouTube:

andrew fraser

Terrific cover of this lovely little number. Nice one. Memo To Self: Must check out The Lovedays

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