sunflowers
Globelamp Lyrics

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the flowers you pick, and the people you miss
each petal pulled is a confirmation
ordered tonight, ordered tonight
whisper secrets into tangled hair
glitter eyes blinking mysteries
I see, I'm seeing

I can't stop thinking about sunflowers

they line the streets in my dreams and grow taller than me

you roll your r's and I'll try to whistle
though no sound can come between me and my front teeth
so give back the keys, before we get in trouble
a circus tent, and you're smoking in bed
and all the walls are red

I can't stop thinking about sunflowers
they line the streets in my dreams and grow taller than me
they are taller than me

standing in the blackberry bushes
thorns cutting my clothes
I woke up in the afternoon with colors on my palms
did you know, that lines are stories being told?

You were meant to swim up stream
north is south, east is west
you'll be bent, don't be bent
fighting the current
I can't stop thinking about sunflowers
they line the streets in my dreams and grow taller than me

they are taller than me
taller than me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Globelamp's song Sunflowers may appear to be abstract and disconnected at first glance, but on closer examination, they are tied together by a theme of longing and nostalgia. The singer is reminiscing about childhood memories and past relationships in a stream-of-consciousness narrative. The flowers and people that she misses are a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and how they reinforce the significance of each moment in our lives. The act of picking the flowers is a reminder of the transience of beauty, and how it is important to cherish and appreciate it while it lasts. The whispering of secrets into tangled hair and the blinking of glitter eyes symbolize the mystery and enigma of human relationships, particularly the ones that have ended.

The chorus of the song contains the repeated line, "I can't stop thinking about sunflowers," which suggests that the flowers hold a special significance in the singer's psyche. They are a vivid image that has taken root in her subconscious and is now inseparable from her past memories. The imagery of the sunflowers lining the streets and growing taller than the singer might represent the idea of personal growth and overcoming obstacles, but it can also be interpreted more abstractly as a symbol of hope and resilience.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as a single in 2016 and was later included in Globelamp's album The Orange Glow (2016). The album received critical acclaim for its experimental sound and poetic lyrics. Another interesting fact is that the singer-songwriter Elizabeth Le Fey, who performs under the name Globelamp, has cited LSD and other psychedelics as a big influence on her music. This might explain the surreal and dreamlike quality of her lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

the flowers you pick, and the people you miss
Every flower you choose represents a confirmation of who you truly miss.

each petal pulled is a confirmation
Every petal removed from a flower confirms the absence of someone you dearly miss.

ordered tonight, ordered tonight
This line might refer to the orders given to pick these flowers to confirm the absence of someone missed.

whisper secrets into tangled hair
Secrets are shared when you're tangled up in each other's hair, whispering into one another's ears.

glitter eyes blinking mysteries
The eyes of the person you miss have a shine and mystery you can't stop thinking about.

I see, I'm seeing
You are aware of your own perceptions of your surroundings and the people around you.

I can't stop thinking about sunflowers
The sunflowers are a constant reminder of the person you miss.

they line the streets in my dreams and grow taller than me
The sunflowers remind you of the person you're missing, and they appear larger than life in your dreams.

you roll your r's and I'll try to whistle
This line describes a playful interaction, where they try to communicate in unique ways.

though no sound can come between me and my front teeth
Despite trying to whistle, they can't produce any sound due to their front teeth getting in the way.

so give back the keys, before we get in trouble
They might be in a car together and need to return the keys before they get in trouble for being somewhere they're not supposed to be.

a circus tent, and you're smoking in bed
This line is a metaphorical description of a chaotic and crazy scenario involving smoking in bed.

and all the walls are red
The walls may symbolize intense emotions or an intense situation happening around them that's hard to deal with.

standing in the blackberry bushes
This line describes being surrounded by thorny bushes and getting hurt by them.

thorns cutting my clothes
The thorns have gotten tangled up in their clothing and are causing them to suffer.

I woke up in the afternoon with colors on my palms
They may have participated in something artistic or creative that resulted in colors being all over their hands.

did you know, that lines are stories being told?
Lines can have different meanings in different contexts and may tell a story of what's happening around you.

You were meant to swim up stream
This can be interpreted as a metaphorical encouragement to keep fighting against the current, like swimming upstream.

north is south, east is west
This line may refer to feeling disoriented and confused about directions in life.

you'll be bent, don't be bent
This line may be an encouragement to stay strong and upright, even when things get tough.

fighting the current
This line may refer to the struggle of fighting against the obstacles put in front of you and persevering.

they line the streets in my dreams and grow taller than me
The sunflowers remain a prominent symbol of the person missed, growing larger than life in their dreams.

they are taller than me
The sunflowers are a reminder that the person missed looms large in their mind.

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