Midnight Youth are a New Zealand rock band formed in 2006. Their debut albu… Read Full Bio ↴Midnight Youth are a New Zealand rock band formed in 2006. Their debut album, The Brave Don't Run, was released in 2009 in New Zealand and Australia.

The band have subsequently toured and played festivals across Australasia, the United States and Asia.

Their second studio album, World Comes Calling, was released in New Zealand in November 2011 and independently worldwide (exc. Australia).

Dead Flowers
Midnight Youth Lyrics

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In this life we're tested and tainted and only some make it through
But we see hope in this Garden of Eden and I'll never give it up, no

Sweet Renee she was destined for me, we had a road to drive on
But I let her sway from the headlights and I had to give her up

So I gave her - Dead Flowers, and ran away, Dead Flowers, they hit me in the wrong way

Jack and Jill they went climbing that mountain, they went to hold hands
But by the time they had got it together, the view said to give it up

'cause they saw - Dead Flowers, and ran away, Dead Flowers, they hit me in the wrong way
They hit me in the wrong way...

Now all these failures mean something, my lonely heart is a mess
All these lows have hardened my soul, but is there time for me yet?
To trust my mother was taken, for a cause so bright and true
Will you give me some time to mourn, with an angel like you?
All I want in my resting place let my roots unfurl
Well all at once I knew that I had, all at once I knew that I had hope

I'll never give up, I'll never give it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dead Flowers" by Midnight Youth describe the struggles and failures that people face in life. The song expresses that sometimes we are tested and we fail, but we find hope in the Garden of Eden, symbolizing a hopeful and positive place. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, stating that life is full of challenges and only a few people are able to overcome them. However, the singer of the song is optimistic and believes in the hope that life can offer.

The verse about Sweet Renee describes how the singer believed that they had a path together but eventually had to give her up. The chorus mentions Jack and Jill climbing a mountain to possibly find hope, but ultimately giving up because of dead flowers. These flowers symbolize the failures, disappointments, and setbacks that people face in life. The bridge of the song speaks of how these failures and losses can harden someone's soul and transform them into a stronger individual. The song concludes on a hopeful and determined note, saying that the singer will never give up hope.

Overall, the lyrics of "Dead Flowers" by Midnight Youth can be interpreted as a message to never give up on hope, even when life doesn't always go according to plan.

Line by Line Meaning

In this life we're tested and tainted and only some make it through
Life is difficult and challenging, and not everyone succeeds in overcoming its obstacles.

But we see hope in this Garden of Eden and I'll never give it up, no
Despite life's difficulties, there is still hope, and I will never abandon that hope.

Sweet Renee she was destined for me, we had a road to drive on
Renee and I were meant to be together and had a future planned out.

But I let her sway from the headlights and I had to give her up
I lost sight of my goals and let Renee slip away as a result.

So I gave her - Dead Flowers, and ran away, Dead Flowers, they hit me in the wrong way
As a symbol of our failed relationship, I gave her dead flowers and left, but it hurt me deeply.

Jack and Jill they went climbing that mountain, they went to hold hands
Jack and Jill had a goal to climb a mountain together and support each other.

But by the time they had got it together, the view said to give it up
They faced unexpected obstacles and ultimately decided to abandon their goal.

'cause they saw - Dead Flowers, and ran away, Dead Flowers, they hit me in the wrong way They hit me in the wrong way...
As a symbol of their failed goal, they found dead flowers and it hurt them deeply.

Now all these failures mean something, my lonely heart is a mess
All these failures have some significance, and they have left me feeling lonely and lost.

All these lows have hardened my soul, but is there time for me yet?
My struggles have made me stronger, but I wonder if there is still time for me to succeed.

To trust my mother was taken, for a cause so bright and true
My mother was taken from me because she believed so strongly in a good cause.

Will you give me some time to mourn, with an angel like you?
Can I have some time to grieve with someone as kind and understanding as you?

All I want in my resting place let my roots unfurl
When I die, I hope to be buried somewhere where I can truly grow and thrive.

Well all at once I knew that I had, all at once I knew that I had hope
Despite everything, I realized that I still had hope.

I'll never give up, I'll never give it up
I will never abandon hope, no matter how difficult life may be.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICE DANY EDMONDE CARRIE, JEAN-PHILIPPE FREU, JEAN LOUIS PALUMBO

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