flowers
Billy Yates Lyrics
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A little candle light romancin', with roses
But I was high upon a bar stool
I was such a blind fool, now I know it
You won't believe how much I've changed since you left
It took loosin' you, for me to find myself
Oh, I wish that you could see me
Got that job down at the factory
A brand new suit for Sunday, I'm in church now
It's been one year since I sat behind a bar
I went by the junk-yard, they've still got our car
I still see you on your knees
Beggin' me not to drive
But I took away the keys
And made you climb inside
An' I'd take your place in this field of stone
If I only had the power
Look what it took
For me to finally bring you flowers
Oh, I'd take your place in this field of stone
If I only had the power
Look what it took
For me to finally bring you flowers
Just look what it took
For me to finally bring you flowers
The song "Flowers" by Billy Yates depicts a story about a man who realizes his mistakes in a relationship only after his partner has left him. The opening lines of the song express his regret for not taking her out dancing, romancing her with candles, and presenting her with roses. Unfortunately, he was too busy getting intoxicated on a bar stool - a blunder that caused him to lose his love. However, he did not fully recognize the error of his ways until she was gone. The chorus of the song represents the transformation that he goes through, demonstrating his desire to be a better man for his partner.
The following verse is where the singer begins to detail the changes he has made in his life since the relationship dissipated. He wishes that his partner could see him living without and beyond the bottle, exemplifying how much has changed with him. He offers a reflection of the improvements he's made in his life circumstances, with a steady job at the factory and a brand new suit for Sunday, and identifies his newfound faith through going to church regularly. However, it is only through visiting the junkyard and noticing that the car from the relationship still rests there that he recalls the real catalyst for his transformation.
The final verse is a remorseful confession of the singer's blunder, causing the accident that caused his partner's untimely death. He wishes he could take her place in the cemetery and bring her flowers just as a sign of how sincere he is with his apologies. The song's message is about seizing the opportunity and not being complacent within relationships, recognizing when you are at fault and adapting to become a better person for that significant someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I should've took you dancin'
I regret not taking you out for a nice evening
A little candle light romancin', with roses
I should have made the experience special and romantic by adding candles and giving you roses
But I was high upon a bar stool
At the time, I was too busy drinking and partying to appreciate you
I was such a blind fool, now I know it
I realize now that I was ignorant to the important things because I was too caught up in my own self-destructive behavior
You won't believe how much I've changed since you left
Losing you has transformed me, and you would be shocked at who I am now
It took loosin' you, for me to find myself
It was only after losing you that I was able to discover who I truly am
Oh, I wish that you could see me
I wish you were here to witness who I have become
Steady hands without the whiskey, you'd be so proud
My hands no longer shake from excessive drinking, and I believe this would make you proud
Got that job down at the factory
I have successfully found employment at a factory
A brand new suit for Sunday, I'm in church now
I have even started attending church and bought a new suit for Sunday services
It's been one year since I sat behind a bar
I have not sat at a bar or consumed alcohol in a year
I went by the junk-yard, they've still got our car
I visited the junkyard where our car is still located
I still see you on your knees
I still remember you begging me not to drive
Beggin' me not to drive
You were pleading with me not to put your life in danger by driving under the influence
But I took away the keys
Despite your pleas, I ignored your concerns and took control of the keys
And made you climb inside
I forced you into the car with me, knowing that it was not safe
An' I'd take your place in this field of stone
I would take your place in heaven (symbolized by a field of stone) if I had the power
If I only had the power
Unfortunately, I am unable to bring back the dead and can only live with the guilt of my actions
Look what it took
Reflecting on my past mistakes and realizing the severity of my actions
For me to finally bring you flowers
I am finally able to show my love and appreciation for you by bringing you flowers, though it is too late as you are gone
Just look what it took
Emphasizing the difficult journey and change in perspective that was required for me to understand the significance of your life
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Written by: CRISWELL, YATES
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