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"Tulips" was used in an episode of Veronica Mars.
Tulips
Bloc Party Lyrics
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I knew that you're mine
When I caught you there
Crying in the night
Wearing my jacket
Wearing that smile
I knew that I'd found you
Were you unawares?
Did it catch you out?
Or did it break you in
Right from the start?
It's as pure as fire
It's as pure as snow
I knew that I'd found you
This could be an opportunity
If you promise to let it
If you promise to let it grow
Cause you're the one I love
Bloc Party's "Tulips" is a song filled with deeply emotional lyrics that speak to the intense and passionate love shared between two people. The chorus of the song, "When you said tulips, I knew that you're mine," conveys a powerful message about the moment when someone realizes that they have found their soulmate. The image of tulips is used to convey the idea of beauty and purity, and how one person's love for another can transform their world into a brighter and more beautiful place.
The song tells the story of a moment in time when two people come together and realize that their love is a rare and precious thing. The lyrics, "Wearing my jacket, Wearing that smile, I knew that I'd found you," are a testament to the beauty of finding someone who truly understands you and makes you feel complete. The song speaks to the idea of finding love when you least expect it and the transformative power that it can have on your life.
The lyrics are also a reflection on the idea of taking a chance on love. The lines, "This could be an opportunity/ If you promise to let it/ If you promise to let it grow," convey the importance of being open to the possibilities that love can bring. It is a reminder that love needs to be nurtured and allowed to grow, and that it is a journey that should be cherished and enjoyed every step of the way.
Line by Line Meaning
When you said tulips
When you spoke those words, I knew you belonged to me
I knew that you're mine
I knew that you were mine, all mine
When I caught you there
When I saw you in that vulnerable state
Crying in the night
Tears rolling down your face in the darkness
Wearing my jacket
You were wrapped in my jacket, a symbol of our bond
Wearing that smile
You still managed to smile through the pain
I knew that I'd found you
I knew that I had finally found the one for me
This could be an opportunity
This could be our chance at something great
Were you unawares?
Did this opportunity catch you off guard?
Did it catch you out?
Were you surprised by this turn of events?
Or did it break you in
Or did it challenge you and test your limits?
Right from the start?
From the very beginning, was this always a possibility?
It's as pure as fire
This love is intense and passionate
It's as pure as snow
This love is as pure and innocent as freshly fallen snow
I knew that I'd found you
I knew that I had finally found the one for me
This could be an opportunity
This could be our chance at something great
If you promise to let it
If you make a commitment to allow it to grow
If you promise to let it grow
If you make a promise to nurture and cultivate our love
Cause you're the one I love
Because you are the one I love and want to be with
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GORDON MOAKES, KELE OKEREKE, MATT TONG, RUSSELL LISSACK
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Brandon Rubio
When you said tulips, I knew that you're mine
When I caught you there, crying in the night
Wearing my jacket, wearing that smile
I knew that I'd found you
[Chorus]
This could be an opportunity
This could be an opportunity
[Verse 2]
Were you unawares? Did it catch you out?
Or did it break you in right from the start?
This is pure as fire, this is pure as snow
I knew that I'd found you
[Chorus]
This could be an opportunity
This could be an opportunity
[Bridge]
If you promise to let it
If you promise to let it grow
If you promise to let it
If you promise to let it grow
[Outro]
'Cause you're the one I love
'Cause you're the one I love
'Cause you're the one I love
'Cause you're the one I love
'Cause you're the one I love
'Cause you're the one I love
Jessica S
My favourite Bloc Party song in history. I love this version particularly. It's very raw and melodic :)
Doodlelini
ikr so good
11pjh
Excelente linha de baixo e ótima bateria. Eu acompanho a banda desde 2008, espero que um dia a formação original retorne (Gordon Moakes e Matt Tong).
Karl Justin Romero
this not being on spotify is a crime
MartFN
it was removed recently, it was on my playlist but now it says "this track is unavailable"
marauderjocks
yessss fr
Zilla Grrrl
@MartFN do you know why?
Breckin Arreguin
I’m pretty sure it’s on Spotify
Kuffdam0706
It’s defo not on Spotify…….
And it is most certainly a crime!
Nico
this song makes me feel everything is going to be okay.