Black Flowers
Frode Vassel Lyrics
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There will be no more rivers to the sea
No sleep until the next step
Is this the world we want it to be?
We're digging our own graves
Where we should be planting our own seeds
Pushing daisies from our remains
I hear you begging
Get down on your knees
I don't care if you're tired
Don't care if you freeze
We keep justifying your pain
We refuse to take the blame
We are, we are, we are
We are, we are, we are
The black flowers
Keep feeding you poison
Steal your childhood, take away your dreams
Code red for humanity
Is this the world we want it to be?
I hear you begging
Get down on your knees
I don't care if you're tired
Don't care if you freeze
We keep justifying your pain
We refuse to take the blame
We are, we are, we are
We are, we are, we are
The black flowers
We are, we are, we are
The black flowers
We are, we are, we are
The black flowers
We are, we are
We are, we are
I know we´ll grow
Our roots are deep below
We´ll rise into the skies
We feed on lies
That's who we are
We keep justifying your pain
We refuse to take the blame
We are, we are, we are
We are, we are, we are
The black flowers
We are, we are, we are
That's who we are
We are, we are, we are
The black flowers
In Frode Vassel’s song “Black Flowers,” the lyrics depict a world that is slowly deteriorating and causing harm to people and the environment. The first set of lyrics describes the irreversible damage caused by human actions, stating that there will be no more rivers leading to the sea and that humanity is suffocating its own existence. The second set of lyrics describes the lack of accountability and responsibility that people take for the outcomes of their actions. The line “We keep justifying your pain, we refuse to take the blame” speaks to this lack of responsibility and the constant need to justify actions that cause harm. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “We are the black flowers,” which can be interpreted as a symbol for the negative impact that humanity has had on the world.
The third set of lyrics offers some hope for change and growth. The imagery of “roots deep below” suggests that despite the harm that has been done, there is always the potential for new beginnings and growth. However, the line “We feed on lies” shows that the negative impact that humanity has had on the world is largely due to misinformation and a lack of awareness. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase “We are the black flowers,” implying that unless something changes, humanity will continue to cause harm.
Line by Line Meaning
We're taking our last breath
We are on the verge of destruction and death
There will be no more rivers to the sea
The world as we know it will cease to exist
No sleep until the next step
There is no rest until we make a change
Is this the world we want it to be?
We need to question our actions and consider our impact
We're digging our own graves
Our actions are leading us to self-destruction
Where we should be planting our own seeds
Instead of destroying, we should be nurturing and growing
Pushing daisies from our remains
Our destructive actions will leave nothing but death in our wake
We can't do anything from six feet under
Once we are gone, it is too late to make a change
I hear you begging
I am aware of your pleas and desperation
Get down on your knees
You are helpless and vulnerable
I don't care if you're tired
I have no sympathy for you
Don't care if you freeze
I am indifferent to your suffering
We keep justifying your pain
We make excuses for why we allow others to suffer
We refuse to take the blame
We do not want to acknowledge our responsibility for causing harm
We are, we are, we are
We represent the collective force of destruction
The black flowers
A symbol of death and destruction caused by human actions
Keep feeding you poison
We continue to harm and cause suffering
Steal your childhood, take away your dreams
We deprive others of the opportunity to grow and flourish
Code red for humanity
A warning that humanity is in serious danger
We are, we are
We are unstoppable and all-consuming
I know we'll grow
Our destructive force will continue to spread
Our roots are deep below
Our harmful actions are deeply ingrained
We'll rise into the skies
The destruction we cause will continue to mount
We feed on lies
Our destructive force is fueled by falsehoods and delusions
That's who we are
Our nature is to cause harm and destruction
We are, we are
Our destructive force is all-encompassing
That's who we are
We are the embodiment of destruction and harm
The black flowers
Our actions result in the death and destruction of all we touch
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benjamin Larsen, Celine Alette Pedersen Breivoll, Frode Vassel, Niklas Rosström
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
K G
One of the best vocals I have ever heard from The Voice ever
Rally Smith
After seeing his reactions as he won each of the rounds, he definitely deserved it haha ❤️
Celinsr
It wouldve deserved to win, if the melody wasnt copied :/ it is basically from Muse - Uprising
Richard Lionheart
@Celinsr You have a point haha, it looks (hears) like it is the same :3
RickyPro
@Celinsr it’s a style, I hear it a little but it’s not a rip off
Enrico Paoletti
Huge fan of Frode since the first time I listened to this song. Break a leg for the Final
Love from Italy🇮🇹
Lyon Fanss
la mia preferita è un altra pero bella perfomance
Mhing Khai
Whoa! The vocals incredibly insane 🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Nika 148
This guy is amazing and that voice is out of this world! Already loved him at The Voice!
Agentzairo
He's amazing total performer