In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Flowers of Love
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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The flowers know secrets that I'll never tell
I go out to pick a bouquet of all
And bring them all in before the leaves start to fall
When the leaves start to fall and the flowers have died
If only little darling I could be by your side
Tho' it breaks my heart to hear your name
I wish I could see her and talk of our love
And of all the pretty flowers sent here from above
Oh maybe I'll see her in Heaven someday
And pick pretty flowers as we go on our way
The memories of you dear I'll never erase
There'll never be another that can take your place
I'll still keep our secret with the flowers of love
And we'll pick them together in Heaven above
In Bill Monroe's song "Flowers of Love", the singer expresses his deep love for wildflowers and how they keep secrets that he will never share. He goes out to pick a bouquet of these flowers before the leaves start to fall. The singer's love interest is not by his side, and he wishes she was with him to enjoy the beauty of the flowers. He hopes to see her again in Heaven someday so they can pick flowers together. The song is a bittersweet ode to lost love and the enduring power of memories.
The lyrics suggest that the singer may be picking the flowers as a way to remember his lost love and keep her memory alive. Flowers are often associated with love and remembrance, and the singer seems to use them as a way to connect with his past. The repeated mention of Heaven suggests a spiritual or religious aspect to the song, further emphasizing the idea that the flowers are more than just pretty plants.
Overall, "Flowers of Love" is a poignant and heartfelt song that highlights the power of nature and love to endure even after they have passed. The singer's journey to pick flowers is a metaphor for the journey of life and the memories that we carry with us along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Those pretty wild flowers I love them so well
I have an ardent admiration for those beautiful wild flowers
The flowers know secrets that I'll never tell
The flowers know things about my life that I will never share with anyone
I go out to pick a bouquet of all
I pick a collection of all the flowers I love
And bring them all in before the leaves start to fall
I gather these flowers before the fall arrives
When the leaves start to fall and the flowers have died
When the fall season arrives and the flowers are no longer lively
If only little darling I could be by your side
If only my beloved could be with me
Tho' it breaks my heart to hear your name
It hurts me to hear your name
Soon the wild flowers will bloom again in the spring
The wild flowers will bloom once again during springtime
I wish I could see her and talk of our love
I yearn to meet her and discuss our love
And of all the pretty flowers sent here from above
And also of all the beautiful flowers given to us from the heavens
Oh maybe I'll see her in Heaven someday
Perhaps I will reunite with her in the afterlife
And pick pretty flowers as we go on our way
And together we'll handpick exquisite flowers while we journey on
The memories of you dear I'll never erase
I will cherish the memories I have of you, my dear, forever
There'll never be another that can take your place
No one can fill the void that you left in my life
I'll still keep our secret with the flowers of love
I will still keep our love a secret, known only to these flowers
And we'll pick them together in Heaven above
And together, we'll select these flowers in the heavenly afterlife
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELLEN MARTIN
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