Flowers
Johnnyswim Lyrics
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Won't you just let me be
'Cause every time you try to woo me it wounds me
Don't leave no flowers here for me
It looks like the moonlight has left
I don't see much magic ahead
Tryna say you're sorry with whiskey on your breath
You don't have to bring me flowers
I'll just leave 'em here for dead
'Cause when the scent goes sour I'm relivin'
All the hours you spent losin' me instead
I think a little sunlight will do
To help me clear my head of you
'Cause tryna say it's over while I'm layin' in your bed
Is like letting go with honey on my hands
You don't have to bring me flowers
I'm just begging you to leave
Go ahead and call me coward but finally
Your power has lost its hold on me
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
I'm letting go
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
I'm letting go
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
I'm letting go
Ooh, won't you let me go?
If you're gonna bring me flowers
Leave them on a memory
Here lies the love we had together
And it's better if we let it rest in peace
Won't you let it rest in peace
Don't leave no flowers here for me
Don't leave no flowers here for me
The song "Flowers" by Johnnyswim is a heartfelt plea for a troubled relationship to come to an end. The singer expresses that she no longer wants the constant effort to save their love because it only causes more pain. The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer has reached a point where the relationship has become toxic and she wishes for it to come to an end. She asks her partner to stop bringing her flowers, a traditional symbol of love, as it only serves as a reminder of their struggles.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer feels suffocated in the relationship. It implies that the partner's attempt to woo and apologize repeatedly is like a double-edged sword that only worsens the situation - "Every time you try to woo me, it wounds me." There is a sense of resignation and acceptance that permeates the song, with lines such as "I'm just begging you to leave" and "finally, your power has lost its hold on me." The song ultimately ends with the suggestion that the relationship should be put to rest, with the memory of their love preserved only in the memories and not through any material objects like flowers.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to bring me flowers
I don't need superficial gestures to show affection
Won't you just let me be
Please don't try to control me or my emotions
'Cause every time you try to woo me it wounds me
Your attempts to impress me only hurt me
Don't leave no flowers here for me
I don't want any reminders of our relationship
It looks like the moonlight has left
The romantic aspect of our relationship has faded away
I don't see much magic ahead
I don't believe that we have a future together
Tryna say you're sorry with whiskey on your breath
Apologizing while under the influence of alcohol is insincere
Is like tryna clear the smoke with cigarettes
It only adds to the problem rather than solves it
I'll just leave 'em here for dead
I don't want to keep anything that reminds me of our past relationship
'Cause when the scent goes sour I'm relivin'
The memories associated with the flowers will only bring pain
All the hours you spent losin' me instead
Your actions caused our relationship to fall apart
I think a little sunlight will do
I need to focus on positive things to move on from our relationship
To help me clear my head of you
I need to let go of the past and move on
'Cause tryna say it's over while I'm layin' in your bed
Ending our relationship while still being intimate is complicated and difficult
Is like letting go with honey on my hands
It's hard to let go of something sweet but it's necessary to move forward
I'm just begging you to leave
It's time for us to go our separate ways
Go ahead and call me coward but finally
I'm not afraid to let go and move on
Your power has lost its hold on me
I'm no longer under your control or influence
If you're gonna bring me flowers
If you feel the need to make a grand gesture, think of something else
Leave them on a memory
Don't bring flowers - just let the past stay in the past
Here lies the love we had together
Our relationship is over and it's time to move on
And it's better if we let it rest in peace
It's time to say goodbye and let go of any lingering feelings or regrets
Won't you let it rest in peace
Please don't try to hold onto something that is already gone
Don't leave no flowers here for me
I don't want any reminders of what we once had
Writer(s): Abner Ramirez, Matthew Newbill, Amanda Sudano Ramirez, James Ho
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS:
"Flowers"
You don't have to bring me flowers
Won't you just let me be
'Cause every time you try to woo me it wounds me
Don't leave no flowers here for me
It looks like the moonlight has left
I don't see much magic ahead
Tryna say you're sorry with whiskey on your breath
Is like tryna clear the smoke with cigarettes
You don't have to bring me flowers
I'll just leave 'em here for dead
'Cause when the scent goes sour I'm relivin'
All the hours you spent losin' me instead
I think a little sunlight will do
To help me clear my head of you
'Cause tryna say it's over while I'm layin' in your bed
Is like letting go with honey on my hands
You don't have to bring me flowers
I'm just begging you to leave
Go ahead and call me coward but finally
Your power has lost its hold on me
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
I'm letting go
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
I'm letting go
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
I'm letting go
Ooh, won't you let me go?
If you're gonna bring me flowers
Leave them on a memory
Here lies the love we had together
And it's better if we let it rest in peace
Won't you let it rest in peace
Don't leave no flowers here for me
Don't leave no flowers here for me
@DanielWahlig
Alexa in my office: "Sorry, I didn't find a device called 'Garage Lights'". Me: "Shut up, Alexa - I'm trying to cry right now."
@spartarheel
Such an underrated duo!! This music is magic.
@Amberbaer469npa
STUNNING! Amanda's voice is perfection! Abner....adorable as always. Subtle playing that touches the heart....if it doesn't...then you don't have one!
@drew1196
These sessions give me chills π₯Άπ€©
@ranlive1
Wow. You can really hear her moms voice when she sings yet itβs still all her own. Very talented. Donna would be proud. β₯οΈ
@lilianadiaz9834
Seen them twice play live already, beautiful. π Music to sooth my poor soul.
@msbgr8
One of the most incredible songs and voices!
@lacole5595
I love this song
@AmandaCaseMusic
This song is so honest and beautiful π§‘
@AnnieSaays
this song made me cry and I'm not even going through a breakup lol