Flowers
Hanggai Lyrics


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Flowers blossoming on the cliff
Are the earliest to fade;
The girl married in a far-off place
Languishes in her lover's arms.

Flowers blossoming in the desert
Are the earliest to fade;
The girl is married now
And by her promise will abide.

Once there were oaths to love,
Once there were sweet dates,
Once there was a warm embrace,




But now you are married in a far-off place.
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hanggai's song "Flowers" convey a sense of melancholy and nostalgia as it talks about flowers that fade away and a girl who is now married in a far-off place. The first two lines mention flowers blossoming on a cliff and in a desert, and how they are the first ones to fade, perhaps symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and love. The following two lines talk about a girl who is now married and how she still longs for her lover's arms despite being far away. The last few lines further emphasize the loss of love and the passing of time as it mentions the sweet promises and warm embraces that were once shared but are now gone.


The imagery used in the song is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of flowers in remote locations and a girl who is now distant from the one she loves. In a broader sense, the song can be seen as a reflection on the impermanence of life and the inevitability of change. It also touches upon the theme of unfulfilled love and the bittersweet memories that remain long after a relationship has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

Flowers blossoming on the cliff Are the earliest to fade;
Just like the flowers that bloom on the cliff and disappear soon, the elements of love like romance, passion, and affection die quickly.


The girl married in a far-off place Languishes in her lover's arms.
Although the girl is married, she is still yearning for her lover's warmth and love; she is missing her past intimately.


Flowers blossoming in the desert Are the earliest to fade;
The flowers that bloom in the desert wither quickly, signifying the fact that there's a shortage of resources and time, just like the promises of love end fast.


The girl is married now And by her promise will abide.
Although the girl is married, she still holds on to her vow of fidelity, keeping her promise despite being distant from her lover.


Once there were oaths to love, Once there were sweet dates, Once there was a warm embrace,
There was a time when the two were loyal to each other, spending sweet moments together and cherishing their love in each other's embrace.


But now you are married in a far-off place.
But the present has a different story; they are separated by distance and marriage, unable to relive their past love.




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Comments from YouTube:

@barbarabutterfield2679

I was watching a show called Travelogue China and heard this song. It took some work, but I found it here! I love the way this sounds.

@user-bf2fd2uw8d

"Flowers blooming on the cliff, pity her withered first, the girl who marries away, grows old in the arms of her lover, once hard to separate, now marrying away from home"

@saiprien9565

This song is the most beautiful song in the whole universe

@tamirtatar4252

It’s very sad love song ! Sir

@saiprien9565

@@tamirtatar4252 I can sort of feel the sadness in the singers voice, but it's still beautiful in its way

@Milkamoki

I came here thanks to a podcast about mongol culture in a french radio "France Inter".
Wonderful song!

@clemencegoke7498

Same here !!

@grandmastermonk1

I bought the album Introducing Hanggai back in 2008 after DJ Lucky Oceans played it Radio National here in Australia. It's now August 2021....still listening. By far their best album imo, close to the traditions.

@CMCDragonkai

This is soooo good.

@chengminzhijing

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