Flower
Sonic Boom Six Lyrics


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Where's the spring gone from my stride?
Can I feel you, see the real you
I know it's there deep inside
You've got to let someone touch you
Cos in my dreams I still hide
Safe away from prying eyes
Where you can open like a flower
When did you become so old and tired that you forgot how to say

The words were not allowed to say
Can't give too much away
You've got to stay cold, stay strong
But let your guard down, have some faith,
That there will come a day when you can open like a flower

Where's the heart gone from my sleeve?
Can I thaw you, see the raw you
Not too far gone to retrieve
This is for you, I implore you
To be myself again
I know you feel the pain
Comes when you open like a flower

Healing wounds come apart again
This waxing moon
Dares to start again




And maybe soon she'll tend to all the broken parts of
Little loon, the warm winds drive the clouds apart.

Overall Meaning

The song "Flower" by Sonic Boom Six is a beautiful ballad about opening up and letting someone in after being hurt or feeling guarded. The first verse questions where the spring has gone from the singer's stride, and longs to see the real person beneath the defenses they have put up. The lyrics suggest that the person has to let someone touch them and open up like a flower to allow themselves to be vulnerable and show who they really are. The following verse acknowledges that the person has become old and tired and struggles to communicate their true feelings. The chorus repeats the request for the person to let their guard down and have faith that they will find the strength to bloom like a flower once again.


In the second half of the song, the lyrics become more introspective, as the singer asks where their heart has gone from their sleeve and implores the person to retrieve the part of themselves that they have lost. They acknowledge that opening up can be painful, but it is necessary for healing and growth. The final line is a beautiful metaphor, where the singer compares the person to a little loon who has the potential to soar if they allow themselves to be healed from their broken parts.


Overall, "Flower" is a poignant song about the journey of opening up and showing your true self to the world. It encourages vulnerability and acknowledges the pain that can come with it, but ultimately suggests that it is worth it to allow yourself to be seen and loved for who you are.


Line by Line Meaning

Where's the spring gone from my stride?
When did I lose my energy and enthusiasm?


Can I feel you, see the real you
Can I connect with you and understand your true self?


I know it's there deep inside
I believe that your true self exists within you


You've got to let someone touch you
You need to allow yourself to be vulnerable with someone


Cos in my dreams I still hide
In my dreams, I'm still afraid to be vulnerable


Safe away from prying eyes
In a place where no one can judge me or hurt me


Where you can open like a flower
Where you can finally be vulnerable and show your true self


When did you become so old and tired that you forgot how to say
When did you lose your energy and enthusiasm to the point where you can't express yourself


The words were not allowed to say
You were not given the opportunity to express yourself


Can't give too much away
You can't reveal too much about yourself, it's too risky


You've got to stay cold, stay strong
You have to remain distant and unemotional to protect yourself


But let your guard down, have some faith,
But at some point, you need to trust someone and allow yourself to be vulnerable


That there will come a day when you can open like a flower
That one day, you will feel safe enough to show your true self


Where's the heart gone from my sleeve?
Where did my willingness to be vulnerable go?


Can I thaw you, see the raw you
Can I help you open up and show your true self?


Not too far gone to retrieve
It's not too late to be vulnerable and connect with others


This is for you, I implore you
I am begging you to open up and be vulnerable with me


To be myself again
To feel comfortable being my true self


I know you feel the pain
I understand that it hurts to be vulnerable


Comes when you open like a flower
But healing and true connection comes when you allow yourself to be vulnerable


Healing wounds come apart again
Old wounds may resurface during the healing process


This waxing moon
The moon in its waxing phase


Dares to start again
Gives hope for new beginnings


And maybe soon she'll tend to all the broken parts of
And maybe soon, she'll help heal the broken parts of...


Little loon, the warm winds drive the clouds apart.
The warm winds are clearing the way for Little Loon to feel hopeful and to heal




Writer(s): Ben Childs, Laila Khan, Paul Barnes, Neil Mcminn

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