In Bloom
Four Year Strong Lyrics


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Sell the kids for food
Weather changes moods
Spring is here again
Reproductive glands

He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
When I say
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
When I say yeah

We can have some more
Nature is a whore
Bruises on the fruit
Tender age in bloom

He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
When I say
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
When I say yeah

He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means
When I say
He's the one
Who likes all our pretty songs
And he likes to sing along
And he likes to shoot his gun
But he knows not what it means
Knows not what it means




Knows not what it means
Knows not what it means and I say yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Four Year Strong's song "In Bloom" are filled with imagery that hints at a darker meaning. The lines "Sell the kids for food, weather changes moods" already set the tone for the rest of the song. The first verse continues with "Spring is here again, reproductive glands," hinting at a time of renewal, but also the pressures of reproducing and the commodification of life. The last line contrasts with the ideas of new life, as it suggests a deeper theme of death or violence.


The chorus then repeats the phrase "He's the one who likes all our pretty songs," with the lines "And he likes to shoot his gun, but he knows not what it means." This continues the theme of violence, with the mention of a gun. However, it also speaks to the idea of ignorance and not understanding the consequences of one's actions. This highlights how people can be products of their environment, influenced by the music and culture around them, but unable to fully comprehend the weight of their actions.


The second verse brings more imagery, with "Nature is a whore, bruises on the fruit, tender age in bloom." Once again, there are themes of commodification and violence, as well as the idea of innocence being destroyed. The refrain repeats the same lines, driving home the idea of someone who is both influenced by and unaware of the complexities of the world around them.


Overall, "In Bloom" is a song that speaks to the darker side of youth culture and the influence of music and media. The lyrics contain vivid imagery that conveys complex emotions and ideas, while the repeated refrain drives home the theme of ignorance and the unintended consequences of actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Sell the kids for food
Times are tough and people are willing to do anything for survival, even if it means turning to cannibalism or selling their own children.


Weather changes moods
The environment can have a powerful effect on a person's emotional state.


Spring is here again
The cycle of life continues with the arrival of spring and the rebirth of nature.


Reproductive glands
The biological processes of procreation and sexual development are in motion.


He's the one Who likes all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he knows not what it means Knows not what it means When I say He's the one Who likes all our pretty songs And he likes to sing along And he likes to shoot his gun But he knows not what it means Knows not what it means When I say yeah
The subject of the song is someone who enjoys the surface-level aspects of life, such as pretty music and recreational shooting, but lacks any deeper understanding or awareness of the world around them.


We can have some more Nature is a whore Bruises on the fruit Tender age in bloom
The singer contemplates indulging in more of life's pleasures despite feeling that nature is being exploited and damaged. They also acknowledge the fleeting beauty and vulnerability of youth.




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