Flower Song
Son Of The Velvet Rat Lyrics


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The morning light
Came unexpected
The flowers are
Still asleep
I watch them open up
Their faces
& smile at me
For today I won't be the one
I won't be the one to turn away




Today I'll trade
This heart shaped blade for a kiss

Overall Meaning

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




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