Flowers For Machines
LIL NARNIA Lyrics
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My heart is made of glass
Broken into a million pieces
I know I won't last
Wish you never called me back
I never wanted this
A skin of porcelain
I wish you never left
Over and over again
You wouldn't understand
Like flowers for machines
Let me go
Bury me in your soul
Just like flowers wilting in snow
Time stops with each look you give
You're an angel of sorrow
Always watching never ending
Pull my skin from me
Exit after please
Veins like branches
Breaking as this
World falls out from me
I am so afraid
I'm still terrified of losing me in you
Wish you never called me back
I never wanted this
A skin of porcelain
I have no more to give
I wish you never left
Over and over again
You wouldnt understand
Like flowers for machines
These lyrics convey a sense of heartbreak, vulnerability, and a longing for escape or release. In the first paragraph, the singer expresses regret for a phone call they received the previous night. They feel fragile and broken, as if their heart is made of glass shattered into countless pieces. They acknowledge that this state of emotional turmoil is unsustainable and they feel they won't be able to endure it for much longer.
Moving on to the second paragraph, the singer continues to reflect on the consequences of the call. They express a desire for the call never to have taken place, as they didn't want to be caught up in the situation that has unfolded. They compare themselves to delicate porcelain, implying that they have nothing left to offer or give in the midst of this emotional upheaval.
In the third paragraph, the singer expresses a longing for the person who left them to not have done so repeatedly. They feel that the other person wouldn't understand the pain they are experiencing, likening it to offering flowers to a machine- an unfeeling entity that cannot appreciate or reciprocate the sentiment. The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and isolation, as the singer feels unheard and misunderstood.
The final paragraph takes a more introspective turn, with the singer pleading to be released or allowed to escape from the overwhelming emotions and experiences they are going through. They draw a parallel between themselves and wilting flowers in the snow, emphasizing their fragility and vulnerability. The reference to being an "angel of sorrow" and always watching implies a sense of constant observation and vigilance, which adds to their fear and unease. The lyrics conclude with a reiteration of the singer's desire for the unwanted call not to have happened, highlighting the ongoing struggle and lack of understanding they feel in their emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish you never called me last night
I regret the fact that you contacted me yesterday evening
My heart is made of glass
My emotions are delicate and vulnerable
Broken into a million pieces
Shattered and fragmented into countless parts
I know I won't last
I understand that I will not endure or survive
Wish you never called me back
I desire that you did not return my call
I never wanted this
I never desired or intended for this situation
A skin of porcelain
A fragile outer layer resembling porcelain
I have no more to give
I have exhausted all my resources or capabilities
I wish you never left
I wish you did not depart or abandon me
Over and over again
Repetitively and continuously
You wouldn't understand
You lack the comprehension or empathy to grasp my situation
Like flowers for machines
Similar to offering delicate and vulnerable aspects to cold and emotionless entities
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Written by: Alejandro Aranda, Jay Droegemeier
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