Flowers
Former Ghosts Lyrics
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I would make them last a lifetime
your laugh and my sighs
I know I know
our hearts beating in time
don't let it fall through our hands
I know I know
oh Michelle, I'll count the days
I'll count the nights
oh, oh Michelle, I'll count the stars
until there is not one left uncounted
just breathe in my breath
mend your heartache
don't look away
I know I know
you carry a weight
heavier than you should
ever have to know
I know I know
oh Michelle, I wish I could fix
all the broken parts
oh, oh Michelle but I know
our love is stronger than all of this
The lyrics of Former Ghosts' song "Flowers" paint a vivid picture of two people in love trying to hold onto a perfect moment. The lyrics center around Michelle as she looks to her partner for comfort and reassurance. The song talks about the desire to make their bliss last forever, even though they are aware of the inherent transience of their experiences. The singer wishes to hold onto the moment for as long as possible, and the lyrics invite the listener to appreciate the fleeting beauty of love.
The song's lyrics also allude to the pain and challenges of life. Michelle is carrying a weight heavier than she should have to bear, and the singer acknowledges the difficulty of this reality. Despite this, the singer reassures Michelle that their love will help them overcome all obstacles. The song's message is one of hope and endurance, a poignant representation of the depth and complexity of human connections.
Interestingly, the song's composition reflects its lyrics. The track has a dreamlike quality that captures the fleeting nature of life's best moments. The heavy use of reverb and delay, together with the mournful synth sounds, adds to the feeling of nostalgia and longing, creating a potent atmosphere that elevates the lyrics' emotional intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
if I could stretch out these moments
If it were possible, I would elongate these precious moments to last forever
I would make them last a lifetime
I would extend the present so that it becomes the past and stretches into our future
your laugh and my sighs
The moments we share are filled with joy and melancholy at the same time
I know I know
I understand, I comprehend the emotions we share
our hearts beating in time
Our feelings for each other are in sync and aligned
don't let it fall through our hands
Do not let our love slide away from us
close your hand over mine
Hold me tight and do not let go
oh Michelle, I'll count the days
Beloved Michelle, I will wait and anticipate the moment we reunite
I'll count the nights
During the restless nights, I will count the hours until I can see you again
oh, oh Michelle, I'll count the stars
I will count every star in the sky until there is not one star left uncounted
until there is not one left uncounted
I'll make sure that I have taken note of every single thing that reminds me of you
just breathe in my breath
Take comfort in my presence and exhale your worries and sorrows
mend your heartache
Let us heal together and overcome the pain we've been through
don't look away
May we confront our problems and not let them tear us apart
you carry a weight
You have to endure a burden that is too heavy for anyone to bear alone
heavier than you should
You should not have to bear this load by yourself
ever have to know
Nobody should have to undergo this suffering
oh Michelle, I wish I could fix
My dear Michelle, I wish I had the power to make everything right
all the broken parts
All the cracks in our relationship that have resulted in pain and heartache
oh, oh Michelle but I know
However, Michelle, I know that we have what it takes to overcome anything thrown our way
our love is stronger than all of this
Love is the powerful force that will conquer all hurdles and obstacles
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.