Bodega Flowers
Skyzoo Lyrics

I want flowers, but I don't wanna tell you I want flowers
I desire flowers, but I am hesitant to ask for them directly.

'Cause then you just gon' get me flowers 'cause I want flowers
If I do ask, you may bring flowers just because I asked and not necessarily because you wanted to give them.

But I want you to gimme flowers 'cause you wanna gimme flowers
However, I desire you to give me flowers because you want to and not because I asked for them.

I shouldn't have to tell you how much I want flowers (yo)
I should not have to express the extent of my desire for flowers, it should be intuitive.

Salute to the petals, give 'em an echo
Acknowledgment and honor to the petals by giving them reverberation.

Round of applause, you loop it, don't ever let go, nah
An applause that continues and never ends, do not release it.

Handing bodega flowers out through the ghetto
Distributing flowers purchased from bodegas throughout the neighborhood.

The slab where the rose come from the color of metal
The location where the roses are grown has a metallic color.

Medals being rewarded or metal for being dormant
Medals being presented or metal used for dormancy.

Tryna get a handle on what you built like Geppetto
Attempting to comprehend your construction, like that of Geppetto's creations.

Sweet as geleto, gelato, pronunciation errors full throttle
As sweet as gelato, with pronunciation mistakes being frequent.

Like blue lives tomorrow the same as they did the day before
Blue lives, such as police officers, persisting in the same manner each day.

The only thing we got in common's not to play along
The sole commonality we have is to not go along with the status quo.

Like you'll get what you're came here for
The belief that you will obtain what you arrived for.

Black attire in response to red roses
Wearing black clothing in response to the red roses.

My attire matching the strap that they left smoking
My clothing is consistent with the smoking gun that caused their death.

So if we should get involved, then maybe we should do the same
If we become involved, we should respond similarly.

One fist in the air, the other moving who remains
One fist raised in defiance, the other removing those who remain in one's path.

Flowers for the thought of it
Flowers as a symbol of thought and consideration.

Another set for the section that's in support of it right
Another set of flowers for the group that endorses and supports the cause.

My man straight out the gutter and he a alderman
My friend who emerged from poverty is now an alderman.

Boxed every corner in
He has dominated every location he has encountered.

Eric Garner tees through his City Hall offices
He wears shirts supporting Eric Garner in his City Hall office.

Shout out Khalif Rainey
Acknowledgment of Khalif Rainey.

Flowers for whoever deserve 'em before they take me
Flowers for those who deserve them before my passing.

Love is love, greatly, but back to the shit that made me
Although love is essential, I must return to what shaped me in life.

If seeing is believing, then that could be what betrayed me
Observation can deceive and mislead me.

Shit I saw too much, or it could be the shit that saved me
The things I have witnessed may have traumatized me, but also could have been used to help me cope.

So whether or not anybody reciprocate me
Regardless of whether anyone responds to me in kind.

Flowers is never maybes, not at all
Flowers are never uncertain or ambiguous.

Don't wait
Do not delay.

Don't wait around, it's better you say it now, for real
Do not procrastinate, speak honestly and directly now.

Don't wait 'til they're at the gates to tell them you appreciate
Do not postpone expressing gratitude until it is too late.

No-no, no-no (you appreciated, fuck the waitin', right?)
Absolutely not, do not wait. (You are appreciated, forget the delay, correct?)

I think you should tell 'em, don't wait
I believe you should tell them now, without hesitation.

Give 'em they roses while they can smell 'em
Present them with flowers while they can appreciate them.

While they alive, you should tell 'em
While they are alive, express your true feelings and emotions.

Bodega flowers, buy you a set, buy you what's left
Purchase flowers from a bodega, buy all remaining sets.

Catch 'em all 'til it's credit galore, kindly in debt
Acquire all flowers until attaining sufficient credit, despite being in debt.

Said it can't be that hard out of respect
Dismissing the difficulty of obtaining flowers out of regard for others.

I'm 6'1", 215, obvious threat
My large stature presents an unmistakable threat.

So a bouquet is always appreciated
Therefore, a flower arrangement is always well-received.

But'll never be asked for, just bet I react off
While I won't ask for flowers, I will certainly respond to receiving them.

What's left on this crash course, the motive you blast for
Given what is happening, the reason for your radical action is clear.

Everything front and center, I don't ever reach back for
All concerns are presented immediately, without delay.

Made sure my peoples lit up the front like the dashboard
Ensuring that my crew is making a dramatic impact at the forefront.

Ain't a flower missing, ain't a reason to snatch yours, at all
There is no shortage of flowers, therefore no cause to steal or remove them.

Still and all, we clipping all, down 'til the ceiling fall
Yet, we are collecting every flower until the structure collapses.

Respect died, heads high, kill them with the nah
Respect is absent, but we remain dignified and dismissive.

Flowers for who 'bout it, ain't no twitching in their palms
Flowers for those ready for action, with no sign of hesitation.

Reasoning surrounds it, intuition get involved
Logical thought supports this action, as well as gut instinct.

Then your face mask sneak off, race draft recall
Eventually, the disguised persona drops, and people reveal their true colors.

Give us Larry David and y'all can take back Shameik Moore
We would rather have Larry David and surrender Shameik Moore.

Or maybe I'll just school him some, get to retooling, son
Perhaps I will educate him and initiate change through reform.

Word to Miles Morales ignoring his father badges
A tribute to Miles Morales, who ignored his father's authoritative behavior.

In the middle of November how I'm bumping summer madness
Despite the time of year, I am listening to music that reminds me of summer.

Next to these Fort Greene high rises that's so attractive
Nearby these appealing high-rise buildings in Fort Greene.

More or less, more or less, there you have it
Essentially, that is the sum of it.

Less is never more, but it be more than we'd imagine
Having less is not necessarily better, but what we have may exceed our expectations.

Ceiling on the floor, truly yours, automatic
The top and bottom are one and the same, authentically yours, unchanging.

And every flower out the corner store wrapped in plastic, believe that
Each flower purchased from the corner store is surrounded by plastic wrap, that is a fact.

I shouldn't have to tell you how much I want flowers (for real)
Reiteration that it should be obvious how much I desire flowers.

Give my motherfuckin' flowers
Present me with flowers, immediately.

All of us, the whole neighborhood
Not only myself, but everyone in the neighborhood deserves flowers.

Not just for me, but the neighborhood, all of us
I am not the sole recipient, but everyone living here should receive flowers.

Ain't a flower missing, ain't a reason to snatch yours
There are sufficient flowers for everyone, so there is no reason to steal yours.

Guess not
Apparently, the assumption was incorrect.

There is nothing like the smell of fresh flowers
The scent of newly picked flowers is unmatched.

Don't you agree, mother-sister?
Do you not concur, maternal figure or sibling?

Summertime, all you can smell is the garbage
During summertime, the overpowering scent is that of trash.

Smell overpowers everything
Aroma has the ability to dominate all other senses.

Especially the soft, sweet smell of flowers
Particularly the gentle and fragrant scent of flowers.

If you don't mind, I'm gon' sit right here
If you don't object, I will remain seated in this location.

Catch myself a breeze or two and then I'll be on my way
I will take advantage of the cool moving air before continuing.