Flowers In The Mud
Golden Earring Lyrics


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Farewell El Paso, hello future
Welcome seven dilatee
I drink tequila, you drink espresso

Lovers we were meant to be
Walkin’ like an angel
Talkin’ like the angel
Life’s like mercury, slippin’ through your
Lazy fingers tappin’ beat
And your pistol sleeps in the holster

Far from harm and causing grief
Walkin’ like an angel
Talkin’ like the angel

Am I running? Am I calm?
Like an outlaw without cause
I’ve been runnin’ invisible
Catchin’ breath for alibi

And this dream keeps on repeatin’
Grab my pocket socks
Love is like a flower in the mud

I’m here in the wild west wingo
You take a chance, maybe lose a bet
But when your heart says that it’s bingo

Lover you were meant to be
Walkin’ like an angel
Talkin’ like the angel

Am I running? Am I calm?
Like an outlaw without cause
I’ve been runnin’ invisible
Catchin’ breath for alibi

And this dream keeps on repeatin’
Grab my pocket socks
Love is like a flower in the mud

Like a flower
Like a flower
Like a flower in the mud

Like a flower
Like a flower
Like a flower in the mud

Like a flower
Like a flower
Like a flower in the mud

Like a flower
Like a flower
Like a flower
Like a flower
Like a flower




Like a flower
Like a flower in the mud

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Golden Earring's "Flowers In The Mud" suggest a Western setting where the singer bids farewell to El Paso and says hello to the future. Life is likened to mercury, slippery and hard to hold onto, and the singer describes himself as an outlaw without cause, running discreetly and constantly catching his breath for an alibi. The dreams he experiences on repeat involve grabbing his pocket socks while love is compared to a flower in the mud, something that can still bloom despite the harshness of the surroundings. The lyrics also suggest romantic feelings between the singer and the person he addresses as "you."


The song prominently features the motifs of the wild west and cowboys, accompanied by a bluesy, rock'n'rollish tune. The ambiguity and mystique in the lyrics suggest an adventure that the listener can interpret in their own way. The singer is a dreamer, seeking love and freedom, and the audience can decide what kind of story lies under the surface layer of the lyrics. "Flowers In The Mud" is an engrossing tune that invites the audience to imagine what the singer's life and journey could be.


Line by Line Meaning

Farewell El Paso, hello future
Leaving behind the past (El Paso), the singer prepares to embrace what lies ahead


Welcome seven dilatee
The singer anticipates an exciting experience (using a made-up word 'dilatee')


I drink tequila, you drink espresso
Despite differences, the singer and his companion share a spirit of adventure


Lovers we were meant to be
The singer believes their relationship is destined for love


Walkin’ like an angel, talkin’ like the angel
The singer and his lover exude grace and purity in their mannerisms


Life’s like mercury, slippin’ through your
Life is fluid and can be hard to grasp, like the element mercury


Lazy fingers tappin’ beat
The singer is content to relax and play music with no urgency


And your pistol sleeps in the holster
The singer is at peace and does not feel the need to be armed


Far from harm and causing grief
The singer is not a source of trouble and does not wish to cause harm


Am I running? Am I calm? Like an outlaw without cause
The singer is pondering whether to be rash and impulsive or patient and thoughtful


I’ve been runnin’ invisible, catchin’ breath for alibi
The singer feels guilty about something and is trying to escape judgment


And this dream keeps on repeatin’, grab my pocket socks
The singer is stuck in a recurring dream and using a nonsensical phrase to express frustration


Love is like a flower in the mud
Love can be beautiful and pure despite existing in a flawed world


I’m here in the wild west wingo, you take a chance, maybe lose a bet
The singer is enjoying a lively atmosphere and acknowledging the risk involved in living on the edge


But when your heart says that it’s bingo, lover you were meant to be
When you find what you're looking for and feel complete, you know it was meant to be


Like a flower in the mud
Repeating the analogy of love being beautiful despite imperfections




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Mark Rago

Awesome Golden Earring still rocking

Lee Nurick

In my opinion I think this was Golden Earring's best album. I love Radar Love and Twilight Zone, but this album was good throughout pretty much. Go Golden Earring's.

Missy Ondine

Golden Earring is altijd weer sterk in nummers met Latijns-Amerikaans muziekthema.En dit vormt geen uitzondering op die regel. Prachtige solo ook van George Kooymans.

valediction1

the best what ever comes from our friends in holland

Jeroen Meijer

Echt goede shit!

Henk Schaart

GREAT
Typical Barry Hay Lyric!

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