Fading Flower
Yuna Lyrics


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You got that walk walk walk
Got that talk talk talk
Got that swagger-er-er
Such a glamor-or-or

You're like a real life doll
With your hand that falls
Like niagara-a-a
But that don't matter-er-er
Cause that don't change the fact
That your heart is black

You can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you\'re pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

You'll only play play play
If you get your way always
In the center-er-er
Of attentio-io-ion

All the lying
And the cheating
The mistreating
How you even sleep at ni-igh-igh-ight
Blows my mi-I-I-ind

I wonder when you'll see
That you don't bother me

So you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine,
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

I spent all of my youth
Trying to be you
Thought that you were special
That you were beautiful
But the more of you I see
The more I'm glad I'm me

Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far (that won't get you far)
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower





Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)

Overall Meaning

In "Fading Flower," Yuna sings about a person she once idolized, someone who seemed perfect on the outside with their walk, talk, and swagger. They were like a real-life doll with stunning looks, but as Yuna gets to know them better, she realizes that their heart is black. The person tries to tear her down, lies and cheats, mistreats others, and always seeks attention. Yuna doesn't let this person's toxic behavior get to her and recognizes that true beauty comes from within, something that this person lacks, and that everything they have - their looks, their charm - is a "fading flower," shallow and unsustainable, just like their personality.


The lyrics express Yuna's journey of looking up to someone who is portrayed as perfect but coming to realize that they are far from it. The song describes the pitfalls of idolization and how it can be harmful when the person being idolized turns out to have a toxic nature. Yuna sings about the importance of self-love and how focusing on the external features can lead to a lack of focus on the heart and the soul.


The song contains several metaphors to express these feelings. The idea of a "fading flower" implies that external beauty is temporary and fleeting, while the heart is what truly matters. The use of the phrase "block my sunshine, my blue skies with your clouds" also has a deeper meaning, referring to the negative impact this person has on her life.


Overall, "Fading Flower" is a powerful song about the negative impact of idolization and the importance of self-love and recognizing real beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

You got that walk walk walk
You have a confident walk that is noticeable


Got that talk talk talk
You have good communication skills


Got that swagger-er-er
You exude confidence and style


Such a glamor-or-or
You are elegant and sophisticated


You're like a real life doll
You appear perfect and flawless like a doll


With your hand that falls
Your movements are elegant and effortless


Like niagara-a-a
Your hand movement is fluid and graceful like a waterfall


But that don't matter-er-er
However, your external appearance doesn't matter as much


Cause that don't change the fact
It doesn't change the fact


That your heart is black
That you have a bad character


You can't tear me down
You can't hurt me emotionally


Beat me to the ground
You can't defeat me or make me feel inferior


Try to block my sunshine
You can't stop me from being happy


My blue skies with your clouds
You can't ruin my good mood with your negativity


And who do you think you are
You have no right to act superior


Yeah that won't get you far
You won't succeed with that attitude


You may think you're pretty
You might feel confident about your looks


But you'll see that beauty
You will come to realize that beauty


Is a fading flower
Doesn't last forever


Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Beauty fading away


You'll only play play play
You manipulate situations to work in your favor


If you get your way always
You always want things to go according to your wishes


In the center-er-er
To be the main focus of attention


Of attentio-io-ion
Getting noticed by others


All the lying
You lie


And the cheating
You cheat


The mistreating
You treat others badly


How you even sleep at ni-igh-igh-ight
You have a guilty conscience and have trouble sleeping at night


Blows my mi-I-I-ind
I'm shocked and surprised by your actions


I wonder when you'll see
I wonder if you will ever understand


That you don't bother me
That I am not affected by you


I spent all of my youth
I wasted my younger years


Trying to be you
Trying to be like you


Thought that you were special
Believed that you were unique


That you were beautiful
Believed that you were physically attractive


But the more of you I see
However, the more I get to know you


The more I'm glad I'm me
The more I appreciate who I am


Yeah that won't get you far (that won't get you far)
Your current attitude is not going to lead to long-term success


Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)
Beauty is temporary, and it will eventually fade away


Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)
A repeated reminder of the transience of beauty




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE HARRIS, GUY SEBASTIAN, YUNALIS ZARAI

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Jessica Jaikol

"Fading Flower"

You got that walk walk walk
Got that talk talk talk
Got that swagger-er-er
Such a glamour-our-our

You're like a real life doll
With your hair that falls
Like niagara-a-a
But that don't matter-er-er
Cause that don't change the fact
That your heart is black

You can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

You'll only play play play
If you get your way always
In the center-er-er
Of attentio-io-ion

All the lying
And the cheating
The mistreating
How you even sleep at ni-igh-igh-ight
Blows my mi-I-I-ind

I wonder when you'll see
That you don't bother me

Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine,
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

I spent all of my youth
Trying to be you
Thought that you were special
That you were beautiful
But the more of you I see
The more I'm glad I'm me

Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far (that won't get you far)
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)



Henry Voniface

You got that walk walk walk
Got that talk talk talk
Got that swagger-er-er
Such a glamor-or-or

You're like a real life doll
With your hair that falls
Like niagara-a-a
But that don't matter-er-er

Cause that don't change the fact
That your heart is black

You can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you\'re pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

You'll only play play play
If you get your way always
In the center-er-er
Of attentio-io-ion

All the lying
And the cheating
The mistreating
How you even sleep at ni-igh-igh-ight
Blows my mi-i-i-ind

I wonder when you\'ll see
That you don't bother me

So you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

I spent all of my youth
Trying to be you
Thought that you were special
That you were beautiful
But the more of you I see
The more I'm glad I'm me

Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far (that won\'t get you far)
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)



Addy Goen

[Verse 1]
You've got that walk walk walk
Got that talk talk talk
Got that swagger-er-er
Such a glamour-our-our
You're like a real life doll
With your hair that falls
Like niagara-a-a
But that don't matter-er-er
'Cause that don't change the fact
That your heart is black

[Chorus]
You can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

[Verse 2]
You'll only play play play
If you get your way always
In the center-er-er
Of attentio-io-ion
All the lying
And the cheating
The mistreating
How you even sleep at ni-igh-igh-ight
Blows my mi-I-I-ind
I wonder when you'll see
That you don't bother me

[Chorus]
'Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

[Bridge]
I spent all of my youth
Trying to be you
I thought that you were special
That you were beautiful
But the more of you I see
The more I'm glad I'm me

[Chorus]
'Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower



All comments from YouTube:

ButtaFli 305

Les Twins have introduced me to some many artists that I wouldn't have normally come across on my own!!! Love her so far!!!

Montana RH

Desde México!!!!!!!!!!

Chai Tehillah

Same - I first heard a remixed version of this song that they danced to on one of those dance competition shows lol.

Daniel Bartsch

Same - here from Germany

Jalilah Kush-Nazimah

So true 🥰⭐🕺💃🤷‍♀️🌟🌠🎹🎵🎶🎼🎸🎻🥁🥁

KFROMEARTH

this is the type of song that should be in everybody's playlist. Love it!

Jessica Jaikol

"Fading Flower"

You got that walk walk walk
Got that talk talk talk
Got that swagger-er-er
Such a glamour-our-our

You're like a real life doll
With your hair that falls
Like niagara-a-a
But that don't matter-er-er
Cause that don't change the fact
That your heart is black

You can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

You'll only play play play
If you get your way always
In the center-er-er
Of attentio-io-ion

All the lying
And the cheating
The mistreating
How you even sleep at ni-igh-igh-ight
Blows my mi-I-I-ind

I wonder when you'll see
That you don't bother me

Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine,
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower

I spent all of my youth
Trying to be you
Thought that you were special
That you were beautiful
But the more of you I see
The more I'm glad I'm me

Cause you can't tear me down
Beat me to the ground
Try to block my sunshine
My blue skies with your clouds
And who do you think you are
Yeah that won't get you far (that won't get you far)
You may think you're pretty
But you'll see that beauty
Is a fading flower

Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)
Fading flow-ow-ow-ower (fading flower)

Elizabeth Bettencourt

A lot of fading flowers in the world hoping they realise before they’re dead!!!!!

Slow down there

This song IS perfection, as is the singer.

Flora Bescansa Luers

This is one of my top five Yuna songs, I love the staccato notes so much! :)

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