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1. The Emotions were an all female, soul, disco, and R&B singing group, that was most successful during the late-1970s and 1980s. The group was formed in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois in 1968, and originally consisted of the three Hutchinson sisters, all the children of Joseph and Lillian Hutchinson. They disbanded in 1986.
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2. The Emotions were a Doo-Wop group formed in Brooklyn, NY in 1958 by Joe Favale and Tony Maltese. Their most successful singles were "Echo" and "Story Untold"
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Flowers
The Emotions Lyrics
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To the world's (The world's) destiny (Destiny)
Have you the feeling to shine your light
Usin' the power, shinin' bright
Years we've been searchin', born to be
{Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh}
Your heart's a fire, create for you, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
Love and desire, hearts of two
Mmm mmm mmm ooh hoo ooh ooh ooh
Think it over (Yeah), ooh
Life ain't a four leaf clover, (Oh, no it ain't) ooh
Think it over (Brother), ooh
Life ain't a four leaf clover, ooh (Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh )
Love is a flower, from that a bud
To spread its sunshine and make us love
Beautiful colors shinin' though
{Bless you, brother} Bless you, brother, {God is watching you} God is watching you, woo
Think it over (Oh, ho, ho), ooh
Life ain't a four leaf clover (No-no-no-no-no-no-no), ooh
Think it over (You better), ooh
Life ain't a four leaf clover (Mmm mmm mmm mmm ), ooh
Love is a flower, let it shine on through {Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh}
All you know where it's comin' from, God is watchin' you, oh, yes, He is
Oh, listen, this is the tower {Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh}
Let that flower bloom all over you, you, you, you, ooh ooh
We hold the key (Brothers)
To the world's (Come together and love) destiny
(You see, it's like a flower sent from above)
We (Let that flower bloom) hold the key (All over you and me)
To the world's (All over the world) destiny
(Do you know what I mean, woo, woo, woo, woo, ooh woo )
Woo woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo
Woo ooh
Whoa, whoa
The Emotions' song "Flowers" is a beautiful and uplifting anthem about the power of love and the positivity it brings to the world. Starting with the opening lines "We (We) hold the key (Hold the key) to the world's (The world's) destiny (Destiny)," the song sets a tone of unity and purpose. The lyrics proceed to encourage listeners to "shine their light," embrace their power, and live a life marked by kindness, compassion, and joy.
As the song continues, it emphasizes the importance of love and friendship, referring to them as "a flower" that blooms and spreads its beauty throughout the world. The lyrics suggest that by embracing this beauty and living our lives in accordance with it, we can make a positive impact on those around us and ultimately shape the course of our shared destiny. Overall, the song has a deeply hopeful and optimistic message, urging us to strive for the best in ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
We (We) hold the key (Hold the key)
We have control over the fate of the world
To the world's (The world's) destiny (Destiny)
We can decide the course of the world's future
Have you the feeling to shine your light
Do you have the desire to express your talents and gifts
Usin' the power, shinin' bright
By using your strengths, you can achieve success and radiance
Years we've been searchin', born to be
We have been seeking our purpose for a long time and were destined to find it
{Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh}
Expressing awe and wonder
All the good thing discovers, we're able to see
We can perceive all the good things in life
Your heart's a fire, create for you, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
Your passion fuels you to create something unique and special
Love and desire, hearts of two
Two hearts share a powerful bond of love and desire
Mmm mmm mmm ooh hoo ooh ooh ooh
Expressing sentiment through vocal sounds
Think it over (Yeah), ooh
Reflect on your decisions
Life ain't a four leaf clover, (Oh, no it ain't) ooh
Life is not always lucky and easy
Think it over (Brother), ooh
Reflect on your choices, my friend
Life ain't a four leaf clover, ooh (Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh )
Life can be challenging and unpredictable
Love is a flower, from that a bud
Love begins small like a bud on a flower
To spread its sunshine and make us love
Love can radiate and spread joy to others
Beautiful colors shinin' though
Love can illuminate beautiful colors in life
{Bless you, brother} Bless you, brother, {God is watching you} God is watching you, woo
Offering a blessing and reminding that God is watching
Love is a flower, let it shine on through {Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh}
Love should be allowed to radiate and shine through
All you know where it's comin' from, God is watchin' you, oh, yes, He is
God is always watching over us and the love we give
Oh, listen, this is the tower {Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh}
Attention-grabbing phrase referring to the importance of love
Let that flower bloom all over you, you, you, you, ooh ooh
Allow yourself to fully embrace and experience the beauty of love
We hold the key (Brothers)
We, as a collective, have the power to influence the future
To the world's (Come together and love) destiny
Our love and togetherness can shape the world's fate
(You see, it's like a flower sent from above)
Love is a divine gift sent from above
We (Let that flower bloom) hold the key (All over you and me)
We can unlock the power of love and let it shine bright
To the world's (All over the world) destiny
We can impact the destiny of the world with our love
(Do you know what I mean, woo, woo, woo, woo, ooh woo )
Questioning if the listener understands the significance of love
Woo woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo
Expressing enthusiasm through vocal sounds
Woo ooh
Expressing emotion through vocal sounds
Whoa, whoa
Expressing awe and wonder
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY JAMES BOWERS, ROBERT JOHN HARDING, JAMES CHRISTIAN HIBBERT, CHRISTOPHER PAUL LEE, BRUCE MITCHELL, LESLIE MILLS PRIOR, SIMON RICHARD WHITE
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Whitewolf W Brown
When this first came out 76 or so, I remember we had a lady DJ on KSOL 107.7 fm in San Francisco, she had a voice like velvet. Anyway one night she played this TWICE in a row! I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT. Talk about POWER over us ALL. It was not a mistake, she said it was so smooth she was going to do it again. It was sheer bliss :)
Never heard any DJ copy THAT!
I thank her for doing that to this day.
kim reeves
Smooth
Spirit Angelfish
One of the most beautiful songs of all time!
Myriam Espritt-Steptoe
I love The Emotions , reminds me of back in the day when everyfhing was everything and all my loved ones who have passed were alive and well :-)
nikkita bolton
Right!!!!.....now is so not like then......really enjoyable.....the music, family friends especially, when we were kids grown up listening to this kind of music!!!!
Les Son
Myriam Espritt-Steptoe
๐๐ฝyou framed that perfectly sweetiโ !
mike j
Amen, I feel you.....
Glenn R
Quite possibly the perfect song. Those musicians, that great opening, and those heavenly voices. Just love it!
Groove Genie
What a heavenly tune, thank you Maurice White and those vocally blessed sisters...
Maria Jones
one of the most beautiful and spiritual songs ever. These sisters were giving us a dignified and queenly example of how to be!!