Sunflower
Codeseven Lyrics
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She's not calling anymore
It's 'cause you bring her back
To the place that she feel's she belongs
With the kiss of a fly
When you're crying on the phone
Because you can't get back down from space
And you are floating alone
So far from home
So far from here
Sunflower alone
Sunflower disappear
Oh my god what have we done
Like the leaves in the trees
All the answer falling down
Little bug in the stream lets
The rain water wash her away
To the edge of the earth
Where she reaches hollow ground
Let the buzz of her wings make a song
That we all want to play
The stone that she's been under
All the phones were down no wonder
It rang and no one answered
Now you're stranded
I've been swallowed up alive
And I've lost my wings used to fly
Just like little bees in a hive
We'll always need a queen to survive
So far from home
So far from here
With a little bit of hope
They see a little light appear
So far from home
So far from here
Sunflower alone
Sunflower disappear
Oh my god what have they done
The lyrics of Codeseven's song "Sunflower" seem to describe a situation where the singer wonders why a woman he knew stopped calling him. He implies that her absence may be because he reminds her of a place where she belongs. The following lines suggest a certain level of distress on the singer's part, as he cries on the phone while feeling isolated and alone- perhaps self-destructive.
This loneliness is emphasized by the lines "so far from home" and "so far from here." It appears that the singer is experiencing a great deal of separation anxiety as they describe themselves and the woman as being "so far" away, either physically or emotionally. They continue to contemplate this isolation as they compare the woman to a disappearing sunflower, wondering what they have done to cause her disappearance. The last part of the verse seems to suggest that the woman may have passed away, and that the flowers in nature represent answers to the questions the singer is asking.
The lyrics of "Sunflower" seem to offer a complex metaphor for the theme of isolation and loneliness. The singer is feeling alone, and his lack of understanding about what caused the woman's disappearance adds to his sense of distress. The comparison to the sunflower further emphasizes this understated despair, as he watches the flower disappear without any apparent reason. The final lines again echo this loss, as the singer wonders what they or he may have done to contribute to the woman's disappearance. When considering the imagery of "Sunflower" as instrumental in understanding the song's meaning, it becomes clear that the singer is experiencing immense separation anxiety, and it is this that is the heart of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're wondering why
The singer is addressing someone who is confused as to why their significant other isn't calling them anymore.
She's not calling anymore
The significant other is not calling the singer anymore.
It's 'cause you bring her back
The reason why the significant other is not calling anymore is because the singer reminds her of a place she feels comfortable in.
To the place that she feel's she belongs
The significant other feels like she belongs in this certain place and not with the artist.
With the kiss of a fly
The significant other has been lured back to the said place with a seemingly innocent act of affection.
When you're crying on the phone
The singer is telling the person who is listening that they have been sobbing on the telephone.
Because you can't get back down from space
The singer is feeling disconnected and isolated- as if they are stuck in space- and cannot return back to where they were before.
And you are floating alone
The artist feels like they are floating in space by themselves and are not connected with anyone around them.
So far from home
The artist feels out of place and far away from where they belong.
So far from here
The artist feels like they are far away from the familiar and comfortable surroundings that they've known all their life.
Sunflower alone
The image is of a sunflower standing alone, and this metaphor represents the sense of loneliness the singer is experiencing.
Sunflower disappear
The sunflower is disappearing away from view, which symbolizes the feelings of isolation and emotional distance that the artist is going through.
Oh my god what have we done
The singer is expressing shock and regret over the situation that they are in with the significant other.
Like the leaves in the trees
The singer is comparing the falling of the leaves from the tree to the way that the truth is being revealed and all the answers are falling out into the open.
All the answer falling down
The truth is being revealed and everything is becoming clear, which represents a sort of emotional release for the singer.
Little bug in the stream lets
The artist is describing a small insect being swept away by the water and being put in a helpless position, where the ways of the world have unacceptable consequences.
The rain water wash her away
The rainwater washes away the small insect and represents the need for society to break through the restrictions and labels that govern our behavior.
To the edge of the earth
The singer is describing how the small insect (previously mentioned) is being washed away to the point where the earth meets the sky, which represents the end of everything the insect has known.
Where she reaches hollow ground
The small insect has landed on a barren and bleak ground with nothing left to hold onto, acting as a metaphor for the emotions the singer is experiencing.
Let the buzz of her wings make a song
The artist is finding a bright spot in a dark and gloomy event: the buzz of the insect's wings forming a sort of song that helps to connect the artist to the world around them.
That we all want to play
The artist imagines everyone coming together to play this song, indicating that the subject of the song is a universally experienced emotion.
The stone that she's been under
The stone that the small insect was trapped under acts as a metaphor for the various emotionally limiting factors that can trap people in their lives.
All the phones were down no wonder
The singer is referring to a time when cellular phone service was down, which represents a sense of isolation from the rest of the world and being stuck within one's self.
It rang and no one answered
No one being there to answer and help represents the person the artist attempted to confide with ignoring them and neglecting to lend a supporting hand.
Now you're stranded
The singer is completely isolated and is not receiving any help, which indicates that the singer is going through a lot of pain and hardship alone.
I've been swallowed up alive
The singer feels like they've been completely consumed by inner pain and struggle and are having trouble expressing themselves.
And I've lost my wings used to fly
The singer is referring to their ability to be happy and positive throughout life, but now they feel like that ability has been lost and they are struggling to maintain hope or joy.
Just like little bees in a hive
The comparison is between the tight-knit working of bees in a colony and how the community can band together and allow the artist to feel less alone and more supported.
We'll always need a queen to survive
The artist believes that society always needs a leader and someone to look to to help communities survive and thrive.
With a little bit of hope
The singer is expressing that even in the midst of pain and disappointment, hope can be found.
They see a little light appear
Another person is present and sees a change happening in the singer, and is hopeful that things will get better over time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RANDALL BRAMBLETT, Davis Causey
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