Flowers
Vanillaroma Lyrics
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Good things will come to those who wait
Is what I've been told
1988 in the hospital
Mom and Dad wait
Two Sisters I'll never know
When they plant me (I know)
Some flowers gonna grow
When they plant me (I know)
When they plant me (I know)
Some flowers gonna grow
You're just too full of yourself
Boy you been thinking too much
In a cemetery I see I got a green thumb
Peeking over the fence
You're eyeing up my problems
People would die to have mine
Lord, I'm including myself
Always trying to find a way out of
Everything that you love
You'll shrug off your shoulders
When they plant me (I know)
When they plant me (I know)
Some flowers gonna grow
When they plant me (I know)
When they plant me (I know)
Some flowers gonna grow
When they plant me (I know)
When they plant me (I know)
Some flowers gonna grow
When they plant me (I know)
When they plant me (I know)
Some flowers gonna grow
When they plant me (I know)
When they plant me (I know)
Some flowers gonna grow
The lyrics to Vanillaroma's song Flowers appear to be a reflection on life, death, and the passing of time. The opening lines "Lying around waiting for flowers to grow, good things will come to those who wait is what I've been told" suggest a passive approach to life and the idea that things will work out in the end without any direct action. The reference to "1988 in the hospital, mom and dad wait, two sisters I'll never know" implies that the singer is reflecting on their own birth, and the sense of missed opportunities that comes with it.
When the chorus kicks in, the message becomes clearer: "When they plant me (I know), some flowers gonna grow". The metaphor of planting flowers in a cemetery is a reminder that life is fleeting and that, ultimately, death is inevitable. The observation that "You're just too full of yourself, boy you been thinking too much" suggests that the singer has come to a realisation that their preoccupation with their own problems and certain pre-conceived notions may have held them back. The line "People would die to have mine, Lord, I'm including myself" highlights the idea that problems may not be as bad as we think, and we should count our blessings.
Overall, Flowers is a melancholic yet peaceful song that invites listeners to contemplate the fragility of life, the inevitability of death, and the idea that, even in death, life will continue on.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying around waiting for flowers to grow
I am passively waiting for good things to happen to me, without taking any action.
Good things will come to those who wait
I have heard that people who are patient will be rewarded with good things in the end.
Is what I've been told
This is an idea that has been passed down to me through others.
1988 in the hospital
This is a specific time and place in my life where something significant happened.
Mom and Dad wait
My parents were present during this significant moment in my life.
Two Sisters I'll never know
I have siblings that I never had the opportunity to meet or get to know.
When they plant me (I know)
I am aware that someday I will die and be buried in the ground.
Some flowers gonna grow
Despite the sadness and finality of death, life will continue and nature will bring growth and beauty to the grave site.
You're just too full of yourself
You are being self-centered and not considering the feelings of others around you.
Boy you been thinking too much
You are overanalyzing things and getting lost in your own thoughts.
In a cemetery I see I got a green thumb
Despite not having much experience with gardening, I seem to have a knack for growing plants in the cemetery.
Peeking over the fence
Someone is looking into my life and trying to pry into my personal business.
You're eyeing up my problems
You are focusing on my flaws and shortcomings instead of trying to understand me as a person.
People would die to have mine
Despite my problems, there are others who would trade places with me and be grateful for what I have.
Lord, I'm including myself
Even I struggle with gratitude and overlook my blessings at times.
Always trying to find a way out of
I have a tendency to avoid difficult situations and look for an easy way out.
Everything that you love
I tend to shy away from things that I care about because they require effort and commitment.
You'll shrug off your shoulders
I will dismiss or ignore important things that require my attention and effort.
When they plant me (I know)
I am still aware that my life will come to an end someday.
Some flowers gonna grow
Regardless of how I live my life, nature will continue to bring growth and beauty to the world around me.
Writer(s): Vanilla Roma
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