1) Die Happy is a German-based alternative rock band from Ulm. The group wa… Read Full Bio ↴1) Die Happy is a German-based alternative rock band from Ulm. The group was founded in 1993 by Czech singer/songwriter Marta Jandová and guitarist Thorsten Mewes. Even though the band is based in Germany, their songs are written and performed almost exclusively in English. Marta is also the songwriter for the band. The other members are Ralph Rieker (bass-guitar) and Jürgen Stiehle (drums).

Die Happy released their first album, Dirty Flowers in 1996. They have released a further 10 albums, including Supersonic Speed (2001), Beautiful Morning (2002), The Weight of the Circumstances (2003), Bitter to Better (2005), Four and More Unplugged (2005), No Nuts No Glory (2006), IV (2008), Red Box (2010), Everlove (2014), and Guess What (2020).

They have also released 13 singles, and 2 DVDs.

2) Die Happy is also a metal band formed in the early '90s after the breakup of Vengeance Rising. It includes former members of Vengeance Rising Larry Farkas (guitars), Doug Thieme (guitars), Glenn Mancaruso (drums), Roger Dale Martin (bass), with the addition Robin "Kyle" Basauri covering vocals.

During their career Die Happy released 3 albums: on Intense Records - Self-titled, Volume II, and Live Intense Series (which was Volume 4 of the Live Intense Series).

Larry Farkas, Doug Thieme, Glenn Mancaruso and Roger Dale Martin did reunite in the late 90's for a concert in San Diego, California of the United States, but without Roger Martinez. They performed songs from the first two Vengeance Rising albums since they were part of the creation of those albums.

Like A Flower
Die Happy Lyrics

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This is my world
I am the queen
I'm doing what I want
Can be really mean

I could grow strong
And have sharp thorns
Go painfully through your skin

Anytime I want

But when I'm small
You break my neck
I can't defend myself
Close my eyes instead

I am a flower
In the sun â?? in bloom
I am a flower
I grow for you

I can make you burn
I can make you freeze
For every enemy
I have a special disease

But when I'm small
My life is in your hands
I can't defend myself
Against your violence

So here I am
Look into my eyes
Do not forget my name
I don't say it twice

I want your care
Your total love
Don't wait too long, my dear
I could get rough, take care

I want it now

Flower, flower, without your water I will die, won't you care for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Die Happy's song "Like A Flower" capture the essence of vulnerability and self-sufficiency. The song is symbolic of a flower, and the singer takes on the persona of a flower that is at the mercy of external factors, yet can be mighty when in its full glory. The first two lines of the song allude to the singer's position of power, where she claims to be the queen of her domain and has full control over her life. However, the singer also acknowledges her darker side, where she can be mean and sharp, like thorns.

The singer then contrasts the power dynamic when she is small and vulnerable, where she is at the mercy of others to take care of her. She paints a picture of a flower growing, which can have sharp thorns and can penetrate someone's skin, yet when small, it's easy to break its neck. The lyrics reveal that in such a position, the flower cannot defend itself and only has the option to close its eyes instead. This shift in the narrative represents the polarizing nature of human relationships, where the dynamics of power keep shifting.

The chorus of the song culminates in the singer's self-realization, where she affirms her worth as a flower, and how much she can provide for the world. The song recognizes that the fragile beauty of nature also entails power and potential danger. The last few lines of the song suggest a plea for care and love, culminating in an emotion-filled appeal with the statement, "Flower, flower, without your water I will die, won't you care for me."

Line by Line Meaning

This is my world
I am in control of my own life and surroundings.

I am the queen
I have power and authority over my own life and choices.

I'm doing what I want
I am living my life on my own terms and doing what makes me happy.

Can be really mean
Sometimes I can be harsh or unkind in order to protect myself and my boundaries.

I could grow strong
I have the potential to become resilient and unbreakable.

And have sharp thorns
In order to protect myself, I may have to be tough and prickly towards others.

Go painfully through your skin
If someone tries to hurt me, I will retaliate and it will be painful for them.

Anytime I want
I have the power to choose when and how I defend myself.

But when I'm small
When I am vulnerable or weak, I may not be able to protect myself.

You break my neck
Others can easily harm or destroy me when I am weak or vulnerable.

I can't defend myself
When I am small or weak, I do not have the ability to fight back or protect myself.

Close my eyes instead
When I cannot fight back, I may have to retreat or avoid the situation altogether.

I am a flower
I may appear delicate or fragile, but I have my own unique beauty and strength.

In the sun â?? in bloom
When I am thriving and feeling good about myself, I can shine and make a positive impact on the world.

I grow for you
I may try to please others and grow in a way that they find acceptable or pleasing.

I can make you burn
If someone hurts me or pushes me too far, I may retaliate in a way that hurts them.

I can make you freeze
I may be able to control or intimidate others if I need to.

For every enemy
If someone is against me or trying to harm me, I will fight back and defend myself.

I have a special disease
I may carry my own negative emotions or grudges that can affect others.

My life is in your hands
When I am small or weak, others have the power to harm or help me.

Against your violence
If others are violent towards me, I may not be able to defend myself effectively.

So here I am
I am here, present, and ready to take on whatever challenges come my way.

Look into my eyes
See me for who I am and understand my pain and struggles.

Do not forget my name
Remember me and recognize the power and potential that lies within me.

I don't say it twice
If you don't take me seriously or give me the respect I deserve, I may have to be harsh or unkind in order to protect myself.

I want your care
I crave nurturing and support from others.

Your total love
I want to be loved unconditionally, faults and all.

Don't wait too long, my dear
I need love and attention now, and cannot wait indefinitely for it.

I could get rough, take care
If I do not receive the love and care that I need, I may become bitter or resentful towards others.

Flower, flower, without your water I will die, won't you care for me
I need love and support to thrive and grow, and cannot survive without it.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUERGEN STIEHLE, MARTA JANDOVA, RALPH RIEKER, THORSTEN MEWES

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this - is - my - world
this is my world
I am the queen
I'm doing what I want
can be really mean
I could grow strong
and have sharp thorns
go painfully through your skin
anytime I want

but when I'm small
you break my neck
I can't defend myself
close my eyes instead

I am a flower (flower)
In the sun(in the sun) - I bloom
I am a flower (flower)
I grow for you

I can make you burn
I can make you freeze
for every enemy
I have a special disease
but when I'm small
my life is in your hands
I can't defend myself

against your violence

I am a flower (flower)
In the sun (in the sun) - I bloom
I am a flower (flower)
I grow for you

Flower
Flower
without your water I will die
won't you care for me
wont you care

so here I am
look into my eyes
do not forget my name
I don't say it twice
I want your care
your total love
don't wait too long, my dear
I could get rough, take care

I want it now
I want it now
I want it now
I want it now
I want it - now