She made her acting debut in … Read Full Bio ↴Shannon Purser is an American actress.
She made her acting debut in the Netflix drama series Stranger Things as Barbara "Barb" Holland, and portrays Ethel Muggs in The CW's teen drama series Riverdale.
She made her film debut in the 2017 horror film Wish Upon.
Sunflower
Shannon Purser Lyrics
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Perfect bodies, perfect faces
They all belong in magazines
Those girls the boys are chasing
Winning all the games they're playing
They're always in a different league
Stretching toward the sky like I don't care
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
If I were a rose, maybe you'd want me
If I could, I'd change overnight
I'd turn into something you'd like
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
If I were a rose, maybe you'd pick me
But I know you don't have a clue
This sunflower's waiting for you
Waiting for you
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
And if I were her, maybe you'd pick me
But I know you don't have a clue
This sunflower's waiting for you
Waiting for you
In Shannon Purser's song "Sunflower", the singer reflects on the societal pressures and expectations placed on women to fit into a certain mold of beauty and perfection. The opening verse describes the "rose girls", those with perfect bodies and perfect faces, that seem to belong in magazines and always seem to win. In contrast, the singer sees herself as a "sunflower", a little funny and perhaps odd, not fitting the mold of the traditional rose ideal. She wishes that she could be a rose, that she could change overnight and become something that her object of affection would desire.
The chorus repeats this desire to fit in and be desired, but also acknowledges the fundamental incompatibility between the singer's self-image and what society expects of her. She wishes that she could be a rose, but ultimately she is a sunflower, waiting for someone to appreciate her for who she is. In essence, the song speaks to the struggle of many young women to fit into a narrow definition of beauty and desirability, while also recognizing the inherent value of being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Rose girls in glass vases
Girls, seen as perfect and flawless, can be compared to delicate roses that belong in glass vases.
Perfect bodies, perfect faces
These girls possess physical beauty that is considered perfect by societal standards.
They all belong in magazines
These girls are idealized in media and can be seen gracing the pages of magazines.
Those girls the boys are chasing
Boys are drawn to these girls and pursue them.
Winning all the games they're playing
These girls seem to have it all and consistently come out on top.
They're always in a different league
These girls seem to exist on another level, set apart from the rest.
Stretching toward the sky like I don't care
I am reaching for my goals with abandon, unfazed by the opinions of others.
Wishing you could see me standing there
I want to be noticed and appreciated for who I am.
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
I am not perfect like the rose girls, but I have my own unique qualities.
If I were a rose, maybe you'd want me
If I could be perfect like those girls, then maybe I would be worthy of your attention.
If I could, I'd change overnight
If it were possible, I would transform myself to fit your idea of perfection.
I'd turn into something you'd like
I want to become someone that you would desire and pursue.
But I know you don't have a clue
You do not recognize the potential and value that I possess.
This sunflower's waiting for you
I am patiently waiting for you to notice me and see me as someone worthy of your affection.
And if I were her, maybe you'd pick me
If I were perfect like the other girls, then maybe I would be desirable to you.
Waiting for you
I am eager and hopeful for you to pay attention to me and appreciate me for who I am.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexandra Hughes, Bram Inscore, Brett Mclaughlin, Lindsey Beer, Troye Mellet
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hipster1975
But im a cactus
A little prickly
If i were a lotus
Maybe you'd hold me
Wish I could wilt overnight
Because im something you won't like.
Yes im just a cactus
A little prickly
If I were a lotus
Maybe you'd care for me
But i know you don't give a shit
For this cactus you received as a gift
As a gift
c:
@leahdevin6078
Rose girls in glass vases
Perfect bodies, perfect faces
They all belong in magazines
Those girls the boys are chasing
Winning all the games they're playing
They're always in a different league
Stretching toward the sky like I don't care
Wishing you could see me standing there
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
If I were a rose, maybe you'd want me
If I could, I'd change overnight
I'd turn into something you'd like
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
If I were a rose, maybe you'd pick me
But I know you don't have a clue
This sunflower's waiting for you
Waiting for you
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
And if I were her, maybe you'd pick me
But I know you don't have a clue
This sunflower's waiting for you
Waiting for you
No thorns in this dimension
Hiding this fear of rejection
This high I never felt so small
Not used to this attention
Permanently in suspension
I wish I didn't care at all
Stretching toward the sky like I don't care
Wishing you could see me standing there
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
If I were a rose, maybe you'd want me
If I could, I'd change overnight
I'd turn into something you'd like
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
If I were a rose, maybe you'd pick me
But I know you don't have a clue
This sunflower's waiting for you
Waiting for you
But I'm a sunflower, a little funny
And if I were her, maybe you'd pick me
But I know you don't have a clue
This sunflower's waiting for you
Waiting for you
@charvigolechha
But I'm a dead flower
A little gloomy.
If I were alive
Maybe you'd see me
If I could I'd go back in time
I'll turn into something more bright.
But I'm a dead flower
A little gloomy
If I were alive
Maybe you'd see me
But I know you don't have a clue
This dead flower used to be so blue...
Used to be so blue.
-a dead blue water lily
@amongwolves8372
Charvi Golechha
I know maybe it's too much but I liked your version, so I wrote another version of the sunflower song with my lyrics and yours...
The thing is if you're feeling sad and invisible, just remember that you aren't invisible there's people who sees you perfectly, and who loves you even if you don't see it.
The other lyrics with your lyrics :
Tired boys in the mornings
Hiden bodies hiden faces
They're all acting like machines
Those boys the girls are datin'
Winning all the games they're playin'
They're always in a different league
Sitting next to you like I don't care
Wishing you could see me lying there
But I'm a dead flower, a little gloomy
If I were alive, maybe you'd see me
If I could I'd go back in time
I'll turn into something more bright
But I'm a dead flower, a little gloomy
If I were alive, maybe you'd see me
But I know you don't have a clue
This dead flower used to be so blue,
Used to be so blue
No truth in this dimension, afraid of imperfection
This time I've got my back against the wall
Not used to inattention
Permenently forgotten
I wish I didn't care at all
Sitting next to you like I don't care
Wishing you could see me lying there
But I'm a dead flower, a little gloomy
If I were alive, maybe you'd see me
If I could I'd go back in time
I'll turn into something more bright
But I'm a dead flower, a little gloomy
If I were alive, maybe you'd see me
But I know you don't have a clue
This dead flower used to be so blue,
Used to be so blue
But I'm a dead flower, a little gloomy
If I were alive, maybe you'd see me
But I know you don't have a clue
This dead flower used to be so blue,
Used to be so blue
@capshasma
in a world of roses and sunflowers, i am a cactus
@epicmautauche2233
Hello. I am grass. ._.
@matayaphythian5463
@@abdulla2670 I'm sorry u feel like. I'm sure it's not a bad as it seems. I felt like that for a while..now I'm homeschooled so I really don't have a life now! Your not alone..
@abdulla2670
@@matayaphythian5463 thanks
@matayaphythian5463
@@abdulla2670 ya know, when I was feeling like that, only one thing helped me. It's a website call jw.org, it talks about if there's an end to suffering, and when suffering is going to end. It talks about what the purpose for the earth is. And the best part is there is a search button, and u type in any questions u have and answers will pop up about that subject. I think u will like it.
@capshasma
@SHR eya omg thank you! you just made my day♥️
@eleanorraven
Rose: you think they're only pretty toys to play with, but when you try to pick 'em up, you see that they can fight.
Sunflower: they are pretty in their own way. They're the sweetest and they grow the biggest.
Cactus: they survive in a place where others don't.
Grass: without them ground would look and feel unpleasant.
You have a place in this world. You don't have to be pretty to be special and important.
@spiderphobia7735
Thank you 😊
@beansoup7964
What about “chrysanthemum” the unique and eccentric ones
@mubashrasajid4093
Thats just lovely. Im gonna steal it😎😎😎😎😎