After recording a 4 track demo the band quickly signed to Shelflife and released their debut album Songs About You in 2004. The album was well received by international fanzines with reviews noting the band's classic indie pop influences from the aforementioned bands Field Mice and Heavenly as well as The Smiths, Comet Gain, The Go-Betweens and Lush.
The band spent 2005-2006 playing across the UK with other indie pop bands Camera Obscura, Trembling Blue Stars, Malcolm Middleton and Pipas as well as touring around Northern Europe.
They went on hiatus in 2007.
Songs About You
Language of Flowers Lyrics
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There's so many songs that make me think of you.
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Songs about you, oooh, ooh.
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There's so many songs that make me think of you.
(x3)
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There's so many songs that make me think of you.
(x3)
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
(x3)
Songs about you, oooh, ooh.
(x2)
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
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(songs about you...)
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
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(songs about you...)
The Language of Flowers's song "Songs About You" is a repetitive and rhythmically simple ode to a person who is so memorable that they inspire multiple songs. The repetition in the chorus emphasizes the sheer volume of songs that the singer associates with this person, underlining their significance. The repeated "oooh, ooh" adds to the emotional resonance of the song, as if these songs are so powerful that words alone cannot express their impact.
The song is ambiguous about the nature of the singer's relationship with the person in question, allowing listeners to project their own experiences and emotions onto the song. It could be a love song, or it could be a nostalgic yearning for a long-lost friend. Regardless, the song captures the universal experience of music's ability to evoke powerful memories and emotions.
The simple melody and lyrics of "Songs About You" make it a highly singable and memorable song, perfect for capturing the essence of a person through music. It's a testament to the enduring power of music in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
So many songs that make me think of you,
There are a lot of songs that remind me of you.
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
There are countless songs that bring thoughts of you.
Songs about you, oooh, ooh.
These songs are specifically about you and evoke strong emotions.
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
The sheer number of songs is overwhelming and always brings you to mind.
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
The memories and feelings associated with these songs are endless.
Songs about you, oooh, ooh.
Each of these songs paints a picture of you and your effect on me.
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
The power of these songs to connect me to you is undeniable.
(songs about you...)
This refrain emphasizes the all-consuming nature of the songs and their hold on me.
There's so many songs that make me think of you.
Even with repetition, the songs still retain their impact and meaning.
(songs about you...)
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the timelessness of these songs and their importance to me.
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