The Warning
Logic Lyrics


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The warning.
Phase 1.
The seed is planted when opposites attract.
Can you dig it?
It takes the physical to create the physical.
Phase 2.
The flower blossoms through what seems to be a concrete surface, ie. greed, racism, insanity, physical and social handicaps.
These are the things that mob the flower.
Red rose or black rose; no in-between.
Phase 3: The Judgement.
If it were to fall upon you today, which flower would you be?




The red rose or the black?
This is the warning.

Overall Meaning

In Logic's song The Warning, the lyrics describe three phases of growth and judgement through the metaphor of a flower. The first phase is the planting of the seed, which occurs when opposites attract. This could refer to a relationship, but more broadly it may signify the collision of opposing forces or ideas that generate something new. The importance of physicality is emphasized; it takes physical interaction to create physical growth. This could also suggest the importance of taking tangible action to manifest change or progress.


In the second phase, the flower blooms despite challenging circumstances such as greed, racism, insanity, and physical and social handicaps. These circumstances are likened to a concrete surface that the flower must overcome. The imagery implies that these societal issues are pervasive and difficult to penetrate, yet the flower persists despite the obstacles. The contrasting red rose and black rose motif is introduced, with no in-between. This colors the flower metaphor with a sense of duality or opposition.


Finally, in the third phase, judgement is passed. The listener is asked which flower they would be if judgement were to fall upon them today. The binary choice between the red rose and black rose is reiterated, potentially signifying a choice between good and evil or light and darkness. This is presented as a warning, suggesting that actions and choices have consequences.


Overall, The Warning uses a metaphor of growth and judgement through a flower's life cycle to explore broad societal issues and personal responsibility. The lyrics suggest that we must overcome obstacles to grow and the choices we make determine our fate.


Line by Line Meaning

The warning.
This song is meant to serve as a warning or cautionary tale.


Phase 1.
The first stage of this process is when opposites attract and come together.


The seed is planted when opposites attract.
This is when the process begins, and the seed that will eventually grow into a flower is planted.


Can you dig it?
Are you able to understand this message and interpret it correctly?


It takes the physical to create the physical.
In order for something to exist physically, there must be a physical action or force that creates it.


Phase 2.
The second stage of this process is when the flower begins to grow and face obstacles.


The flower blossoms through what seems to be a concrete surface, ie. greed, racism, insanity, physical and social handicaps.
The flower is able to grow and survive even in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles like greed, racism, and insanity.


These are the things that mob the flower.
The obstacles and challenges that the flower faces are constantly surrounding and threatening it.


Red rose or black rose; no in-between.
There are only two possible outcomes or options: becoming a red rose or a black rose (good or bad).


Phase 3: The Judgement.
The final stage of this process is the judgement or determining which outcome the flower will have.


If it were to fall upon you today, which flower would you be?
If the judgement were to happen right now, which type of flower (good or bad) would you be categorized as?


This is the warning.
The message and meaning of this song is a warning to pay attention to the choices and actions you make in life.




Writer(s): Wayne Gardiner, Eddie Maduro

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