The song talks about the struggles of personal growth and overcoming past traumas. In the first verse, the singer promises to be gentle and supportive in a relationship. She compares herself to a bed of wildflowers that will always make the sheets smell sweet and nourish her partner.
In the pre-chorus, the singer reveals that she has been running on "stardust" alone for so long, and she wouldn't know what hot fire was without her partner. She acknowledges that being with him makes her a better person.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire not to become a destructive force in the relationship, like those who have hurt her in the past. She promises to be like a wildflower, living on sheer willpower, and to never turn into something that burns.
In the second verse, the singer shares a personal experience of dealing with a mother who was quick to anger, and a father who failed to intervene. She coped with her trauma through drugs and poetry, and it was only through her partner's love that she was able to learn and grow.
It is the eleventh track from Lana Del Rey's eighth studio album, Blue Banisters.
Wildflower Wildfire
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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'Cause I know you wanna talk about it
Here's the deal
I promise you, like, a million tomorrows
Here's the deal, what I can promise
Is I'll lie down like a bed of wildflowers
And I'll always make the sheets
Smell like gardenias wild at your feet
Baby, I, I, I
I've been runnin' on stardust
Alone for so long
I wouldn't know what hot fire was
Hot fire, hot weather
Hot coffee, I'm better with you
It's strange, but it's true, darling
Not to turn into a wildfire
To light up your night
With only my smile and nothing that burns
Baby, I'll be like a wildflower
I live on sheer will power
I'll do my best never to turn
Into something that burns, burns, burns
Like the others, baby, burns, burns, burns
Here's the deal
'Cause I know you wanna talk about it
Here's the deal
You say there's gaps to fill in, so here
Here's the deal
My father never stepped in when his wife would rage at me
So I ended up awkward but sweet
Later then hospitals, and still on my feet
Comfortably numb, but with lithium came poetry
And baby, I
I've been running on star drip
IV's for so long
I wouldn't know how cruel the world was
Hot fire, hot weather
Hot coffee, I'm better
So I turn, but I learn
It from you, babe
Not to turn into a wildfire
To light up your night
With only my smile and nothing that hurts
Baby, I run like a wildflower
I live on sheer will power
I promise that nothing will burn you
Nothing will burn, burn, burn
Like the others, baby, burns, burns, burns
Burn, burn, burn (like the others, baby, like the others, baby, like the others, baby)
Like the others, baby, burns, burns, burns
It's you from whom I learn, learn, learn
It's you from whom I learn, learn, learn
In "Wildflower Wildfire" by Lana Del Rey, the lyrics convey a sense of trust, vulnerability, and determination in a romantic relationship. The singer addresses their partner, assuring them that they are willing to make sacrifices and be a source of comfort, comparing themselves to a bed of wildflowers that is alluring and fragrant. The promise of "a million tomorrows" emphasizes the singer's commitment to the relationship and their desire to nurture and support their partner.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's past experiences and the impact they have had on their identity. The mention of a troubled family dynamic, with a father who never intervened during conflicts, suggests a difficult upbringing. Despite this, the singer has managed to maintain their sweetness, resilience, and creativity. The mention of hospitals and lithium indicates struggles with mental health, but it is through these hardships that the singer has found inspiration for their poetry and a path to growth.
The chorus expresses the singer's determination not to let their emotions overpower their relationship. They vow not to become a destructive force like a wildfire, but instead, be a gentle presence that lights up their partner's life. It is through the support and love of their partner that the singer has learned how to avoid being consumed by their own inner struggles. The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of the partner's influence in the singer's life, acting as a source of knowledge and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's the deal
Let me explain
'Cause I know you wanna talk about it
Because I know you're curious
I promise you, like, a million tomorrows
I promise you an abundance of time
What I can promise is I'll lie down like a bed of wildflowers
What I can promise is to offer comfort and support
And I'll always make the sheets smell like gardenias wild at your feet
I'll make everything pleasant and fragrant
And I nourish you hazily
I provide love and care in a dreamy manner
Baby, I, I, I
Darling, I am here for you
I've been runnin' on stardust
I've been living in a fantasy world
Alone for so long
Lonely for a significant period of time
I wouldn't know what hot fire was
I haven't experienced intense passion
Hot fire, hot weather
Intense emotions and sensations
Hot coffee, I'm better with you
I feel more alive and complete with you
It's strange, but it's true, darling
This may sound unusual, but it's genuine
Not to turn into a wildfire
To avoid becoming destructive and overwhelming
To light up your night
To bring joy and happiness to your life
With only my smile and nothing that burns
With genuine happiness and without causing harm
Baby, I'll be like a wildflower
I'll be adaptable and resilient
I live on sheer will power
I rely on determination and strength
I'll do my best never to turn
I'll make an effort to avoid negative transformation
Into something that burns, burns, burns
Into something destructive and painful
Like the others, baby, burns, burns, burns
Like others who bring harm and destruction
You say there's gaps to fill in, so here
You mention there are things to address, so listen
My father never stepped in when his wife would rage at me
My father never defended me from my mother's anger
So I ended up awkward but sweet
As a result, I became socially inexperienced but kind-hearted
Later then hospitals, and still on my feet
Subsequently, I faced hardships but managed to persevere
Comfortably numb, but with lithium came poetry
Feeling detached, but medication inspired my creativity
And baby, I
And darling, I
I've been running on star drip
I've been relying on otherworldly inspiration
IV's for so long
Medical interventions for an extended period
I wouldn't know how cruel the world was
I haven't experienced the harshness of reality
So I turn, but I learn
Therefore, I look to you for guidance
Not to turn into a wildfire
To avoid becoming destructive and overwhelming
To light up your night
To bring joy and happiness to your life
With only my smile and nothing that hurts
With genuine happiness and without causing harm
Baby, I run like a wildflower
I move through life with grace and resilience
I live on sheer will power
I rely on determination and strength
I promise that nothing will burn you
I assure you that I won't cause you pain
Nothing will burn, burn, burn
No destructive influence will harm you
It's you from whom I learn, learn, learn
I gain wisdom and knowledge from you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Grant, Mike G. Dean, Samuel Sage Skolfield, Sean Solymar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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