Phair's 1993 debut studio album, Exile in Guyville, was released to acclaim; it has been ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Phair followed this with her second album, Whip-Smart (1994), which earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and Whitechocolatespaceegg (1998). Ten years after the release of her debut, Phair's fourth album, Liz Phair (2003), released on Capitol Records, moved towards pop rock, earning her a mainstream audience but alienating critics.
After the release of her fifth album, Somebody's Miracle (2005), Phair left Capitol and released her sixth album Funstyle independently in 2010. In 2018, it was announced that Matador Records would be releasing a retrospective set for Phair's debut album Exile in Guyville which includes remastered recordings from her original Girly-Sound demo tapes. Phair released her seventh studio album, Soberish, in 2021.
Flowers
Liz Phair Lyrics
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Every time you pass me by, I heave a sigh of pain
Every time I see your face I think of things unpure, unchaste
I want to fuck you like a dog
I'll take you home and make you like it
Everything you ever wanted
Everything you ever thought of
I'll fuck you and your minions, too
Your face reminds me of a flower
Kind of like you're underwater
Hair's too long and in your eyes
Your lips a perfect "suck me" size
You act like you're fourteen years old
Everything you say is so obnoxious, funny, true and mean
I want to be your blow job queen
You're probably shy and introspective
That's not part of my objective
I just want your fresh, young jimmy
Jamming, slamming, ramming in me
Every time I see your face I think of things unpure, unchaste
I want to fuck you like a dog
I'll take you home and make you like it
Everything you ever wanted
Everything you ever thought of
Is everything I'll do to you
I'll fuck you till your dick is blue
Every time
Liz Phair's song "Flower" is a graphic depiction of the intense sexual desire she feels towards someone. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as she reveals the physical reaction she has to seeing this person, which is a wetness between her legs. As the song progresses, Phair's lyrics become more explicit and sexually charged, with her wanting to "fuck" this person "like a dog" and detailing that she would do anything to satisfy their desires.
In addition to her raw and unapologetic lyrics, Phair uses imagery to further emphasize her desire for this person. She compares them to a flower, as well as describes the physical attributes that she finds attractive. Phair also acknowledges the fact that this person may come across as young and immature, but that does not detract from her attraction to them.
Overall, "Flower" is a sexually charged and explicit song that showcases Liz Phair's bold and unapologetic approach to her music. It is a reflection of her desire for someone and her willingness to do anything to satisfy them.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see your face I get all wet between my legs
Your presence arouses me sexually
Every time you pass me by, I heave a sigh of pain
You are causing me emotional pain by not fulfilling my sexual desires
I want to fuck you like a dog
I have intense sexual desire for you
I'll take you home and make you like it
I am willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy my sexual desires
Everything you ever wanted
I am willing to fulfill your sexual desires as well as my own
Everything you ever thought of
I am open to exploring any sexual fantasies you may have
Is everything I'll do to you
I will enthusiastically perform any sexual act you desire
I'll fuck you and your minions, too
I am willing to engage in group sex with you and your partners
Your face reminds me of a flower
I find your appearance attractive and alluring
Kind of like you're underwater
Your appearance resembles that of someone submerged in water
Hair's too long and in your eyes
Your hair is obstructing your view and I want to move it out of the way
Your lips a perfect "suck me" size
Your lips are perfectly shaped for receiving oral sex
You act like you're fourteen years old
Your behavior is immature and inexperienced
Everything you say is so obnoxious, funny, true and mean
Your words are simultaneously irritating, amusing, truthful, and cruel
I want to be your blow job queen
I desire to perform oral sex on you frequently and enthusiastically
You're probably shy and introspective
I assume you are introverted and reserved
That's not part of my objective
Your personality traits are irrelevant to my sexual desires
I just want your fresh, young jimmy
I am specifically attracted to your youthful and virile penis
Jamming, slamming, ramming in me
I want to engage in vigorous and rough sexual activity with you
I'll fuck you till your dick is blue
I am willing to have sex with you until you experience physical pain or injury
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LIZ PHAIR
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