Second Chance
Fatal Flowers Lyrics
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Thanking all his pimps and more
How he wished he was only joking
But he knows he's just another whore
He leans back in his limo
His hands caressing gold
Close your eyes and you won't know now
Close your eyes pretend your somewhere
Where there ain't nobody who knows your name
Deep blue skies and the sound of laughter
Listen closer and you'll heat em say:
Only once you get a second chance
Tomorrow he'll make the headlines
Tomorrow he'll make it big
Tomorrow it'll be just allright
Tonight he needs a fix
C'mon say thanks to the love generation
This is where it's gotten you now
And there ain't no need for no explanation
No need for answers
Cause you know there's just one truth
The lyrics to Fatal Flowers’ “Second Chance” tell the story of a man who is lost in his own desperation and addiction. This man is a “hippy” who is thanking his pimps and more, wishing he was only joking about his current state. He knows he’s just another whore, which shows his despondency and how he feels as if he has no value. He leans back in his limo, his hands caressing gold, which could symbolize his love for his addiction or the riches that he is pursuing. The chorus of the song is very powerful and gives hope to those who have lost their way - “Only once you get a second chance.” This man is looking for a way to turn his life around and start anew.
The verse “tomorrow he’ll make the headlines, tomorrow he’ll make it big” shows his yearning to turn his life around the following day. However, he needs a fix tonight, indicating that he is still trapped by his addiction. The line “C'mon say thanks to the love generation, this is where it's gotten you now” could possibly be referring to how the so-called “hippie” love movement in the 1960s led many people to a life of drug use and addiction. The lyrics clearly show the man’s despair, as well as the hope that he has for a better tomorrow.
Overall, “Second Chance” is a song about a man who needs to get it together and start fresh. It’s a powerful message about never losing hope and always trying to do better, even after failure.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's another hippy in smoking
We see a man who appears to be a hippy smoking.
Thanking all his pimps and more
He is grateful to those who have provided him with work in the past.
How he wished he was only joking
He wishes the situation wasn't real and he could abandon his current lifestyle.
But he knows he's just another whore
He realizes that he is just a commodity to be sold and used by others for their own benefit.
He leans back in his limo
He relaxes in the back of a luxurious car.
His hands caressing gold
He touches and admires his wealth.
Close your eyes and you won't know now
He tries to ignore the reality of his situation by closing his eyes.
All the stories that are told
He doesn't want to hear other people's perceptions of his life.
Close your eyes pretend your somewhere
He wants to escape his life by imagining a different reality.
Where there ain't nobody who knows your name
He longs for a place where he can be anonymous and not judged for his past.
Deep blue skies and the sound of laughter
He dreams of a world filled with happiness and joy.
Listen closer and you'll heat em say:
He hears people talking, but doesn't want to know what they're saying.
Only once you get a second chance
He believes that everyone deserves a second chance in life.
Tomorrow he'll make the headlines
He has high hopes for his future success.
Tomorrow he'll make it big
He envisions himself achieving great success.
Tomorrow it'll be just allright
He believes tomorrow will bring a better day.
Tonight he needs a fix
He needs a substance to make him feel better in the moment.
C'mon say thanks to the love generation
He expresses gratitude to those who have supported him and his lifestyle.
This is where it's gotten you now
He acknowledges the negative consequences of his past choices.
And there ain't no need for no explanation
He doesn't feel the need to justify his actions to others.
No need for answers
He doesn't seek explanations for why his life turned out the way it did.
Cause you know there's just one truth
He believes there is only one version of the truth, which is his own perspective on his life.
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
foreverdinkel -TheSuperGamer
Wat een waanzinnig goeie band was de Fatal Flowers toch!
BiancavdV
Geweldig om dit nummer weer te hebben gehoord tijdens de reunion tour 2019!
Mathijs Vleeming
Wat is dit toch een heerlijk nummer. Top Martijn!
Lucky luke
Sterk beïnvloed door producer Mick Ronson voormalig David Bowie gitarist. Goede band.
gazpachofever
Mooi man! Samen met Moving Target mijn persoonlijke FF-favoriet! De clip heb ik zelfs nog helemaal nooit gezien!!! Thanx again!
Frankism
lekkerrrr. ben al poosje op zoek naar de Johnny D is back cd!
benno b
wat 'n helden, al die mensen die Fatal Flowers-materiaal op Youtube hebben gezet.. Is hier (bij gebrek aan officiele releases) geen dvd van te maken ?? Dank dank, geweldige beelden !
kafkacd
wacht al 20 jaar op een reünie ;-)
Louder Than Bombs
Martijn, Weer een geweldige video...................heb je nog meer in petto? Groeten, Patrick
RandallJonesey
Very fine shit, Flowers!