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Flower Song
Son Of The Velvet Rat Lyrics
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Came unexpected
The flowers are
Still asleep
I watch them open up
Their faces
& smile at me
I won't be the one to turn away
Today I'll trade
This heart shaped blade for a kiss
The lyrics of Son of the Velvet Rat's "Flower Song" evoke a feeling of tranquility as the singer witnesses the blooming of flowers in the early morning light. The flowers are described as still asleep, suggesting a certain level of innocence and purity associated with them. As the flowers open up and reveal their faces, the singer perceives them as smiling at him, possibly indicating a sense of joy and appreciation for life's simple pleasures.
The second stanza seems to suggest a desire for a different kind of experience. The singer declares that today he won't be the one to turn away and instead, he'll trade his heart shaped blade for a kiss. The heart shaped blade could be interpreted as a symbol of hurt or pain that the singer is willing to let go of in order to experience something positive, like a kiss. The theme of trading something painful or negative for something positive is further emphasized in this stanza.
Overall, the song paints a picture of someone experiencing a moment of stillness and reflection, appreciating the beauty of nature, and ultimately longing for a new and positive experience to replace something negative.
Line by Line Meaning
The morning light
The daylight suddenly appears
Came unexpected
It was a surprise
The flowers are
The plants remain
Still asleep
They have not yet woken up
I watch them open up
I observe as they slowly unfold
Their faces
The petals of their flowers
& smile at me
And appear to grin in my direction
For today I won't be the one
I have decided not to be the individual responsible
I won't be the one to turn away
I will not ignore my feelings or commitments
Today I'll trade
I will exchange
This heart shaped blade for a kiss
The emotional pain will be swapped for an affectionate embrace
Contributed by Logan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.