Black Flower
Salvador Lyrics


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A voice says cry but shall I cry
To the children who've fallen from grace'
All this life will fade away
So let the black flower grow where it may

For in Sharon grows a rose who knows
How to flourish the flower in the rain
As blessings fall and as blossoms fade
Let the black flower grow where it may

The sun is gonna shine tomorrow
The good and the bad both feel the rain
Faith, hope and love outlive our sorrow
So let the black flower grow where it may

In the garden of our lives
One million flowers bloom joy that God paints
The lily of the valley reigns
So let the black flower grow where it may

The sun is gonna shine tomorrow
The good and the bad both feel the rain
Faith, hope and love outlive our sorrow
So let the black flower grow where it may

In Zion, the black flower never blooms
Its darkly faint perfume has finally been consumed
In Zion, go upon the mountain high
And see the risen Christ, the rose that will not die

The sun is gonna shine tomorrow
The good and the bad both feel the rain
Faith, hope and love outlive our sorrow
So let the black flower grow where it may

The sun is gonna shine tomorrow
The good and the bad both feel the rain




Faith, hope and love outlive our sorrow
So let the black flower grow where it may

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Salvador's song, Black Flower, speak to the transience of life and the resilience of hope in the face of it. The opening lines pose a question of whether or not to cry for the children who have fallen from grace. The chorus answers this with a call to let the black flower grow where it may, recognizing the impermanence of life, but also the beauty that can be found in even the darkest circumstances. The second verse calls attention to the role of faith in flourishing despite the unpredictable nature of life. The bridge provides a contrast between the black flower, which represents the struggles of life, and the lily of the valley, which symbolizes the hope and joy that can be found amidst it all. The final verse includes a reference to Zion, a biblical term for a place of refuge, where even the black flower has no place, but where the risen Christ provides eternal hope.


Line by Line Meaning

A voice says cry but shall I cry
Although someone is telling me to cry, do I really need to lament for those who have lost their way?


To the children who've fallen from grace'
Refers to those who had once been well-behaved but had since strayed from their path.


All this life will fade away
Life is ephemeral and transitory.


So let the black flower grow where it may
Just as a black flower can grow in spite of all the adversities, we should learn to thrive regardless of the challenges we face.


For in Sharon grows a rose who knows
In life, there are those who know how to grow and flourish in any situation.


How to flourish the flower in the rain
They know how to thrive even in difficult or trying circumstances.


As blessings fall and as blossoms fade
Blessings come and go, as do flowers that have a brief blooming period.


The sun is gonna shine tomorrow
Tomorrow is another day, and the sun will continue to rise.


The good and the bad both feel the rain
Both good and bad people undergo struggles and hardships.


Faith, hope and love outlive our sorrow
Despite our sorrow, faith, hope, and love will endure and help us overcome our difficulties.


So let the black flower grow where it may
We should persevere through life's hardships, allowing ourselves to grow just like a black flower.


In the garden of our lives
Compares life to a garden filled with flowers and plants.


One million flowers bloom joy that God paints
Many different flowers in a garden depict the joyous development and diversity of life which are drawn by God.


The lily of the valley reigns
The lily of the valley is used as a symbol of rejoicing triumph and victory in Christian faith.


In Zion, the black flower never blooms
Zion, the symbolic name for heaven in many religions, is a place where everything is perfect and without flaws.


Its darkly faint perfume has finally been consumed
The dark scent of the black flower alludes to pessimism and misery, which do not exist in heaven.


In Zion, go upon the mountain high
Go to the mountain top to be even closer to heaven and it's values.


And see the risen Christ, the rose that will not die
Christ is the metaphorical rose that will endure in heaven and cannot be defeated.


The sun is gonna shine tomorrow
The sun will rise tomorrow in Zion, signifying endless positivity and hope.


The good and the bad both feel the rain
Although happiness reigns in Zion, people will still have difficulties and sorrow.


Faith, hope and love outlive our sorrow
These virtues help to endure and overcome pain and sadness.


So let the black flower grow where it may
Encourages us to persevere through hardship and accept our difficult situations as they come.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID MULLEN, DAVID A. MULLEN, NIC GONZALES, NICOLAS R. GONZALES

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