Flowers
MTMBO Lyrics


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Deep inside you feel at home
You feel alone cause kindness is your greatest flaw

Told you that I'd bring you flowers
I know
I won't

Deep inside you think you've lost
These senseless wars
Crying seems irrational

Told you that I'd bring you flowers
I know
I won't

Deep inside yourself you know
You've always known that people sometimes let you go

Told you that I'd bring you flowers
I know
I won't

Deep inside you feel at home
You feel alone cause kindness is your greatest flaw

Told you that I'd bring you flowers




I don't
I don't

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MTMBO’s “Flowers” evoke a sense of melancholy and a feeling of being lost. The first few lines suggest that the person listening to the song feels at home within themselves but also disconnected from society due to their inherent kindness that often goes unnoticed. The line “kindness is your greatest flaw” is especially poignant because it suggests that the person’s kindness makes them vulnerable in a world that often values strength and power over kindness and empathy.


The chorus of the song repeats the line “Told you that I’d bring you flowers/I know/I won’t” three times, each time with a slight variation in phrasing. This repetition creates a sense of frustration and disappointment, hinting at some sort of unfulfilled promise or unmet expectation.


The following verses explore feelings of defeat and resignation. The lines “Deep inside you think you’ve lost/These senseless wars/Crying seems irrational” suggest that the person has given up on fighting battles that seem futile and that expressing sadness or despair seems pointless. This juxtaposition of hopelessness and the promise of flowers builds on the overall bittersweet tone of the song.


In summary, “Flowers” is a deeply introspective song that explores themes of alienation, vulnerability, and disappointment. It is a poignant reminder that even the kindest of people can struggle with feeling alone and disconnected from society.


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Line by Line Meaning

Deep inside you feel at home
You have a sense of belonging within yourself


You feel alone cause kindness is your greatest flaw
You feel isolated because you prioritize kindness over self-preservation


Told you that I'd bring you flowers
I made a promise to you


I know
I am aware of the expectation


I won't
I cannot fulfill the promise


Deep inside you think you've lost
You believe you have been defeated


These senseless wars
The conflicts you face seem pointless


Crying seems irrational
Expressing emotions is difficult


Deep inside yourself you know
You have a strong intuition about your experiences


You've always known that people sometimes let you go
You are aware that some relationships are temporary


I don't
I failed to keep my promise




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