Singer, songwriter, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist Zacari Pacaldo was ra… Read Full Bio ↴Singer, songwriter, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist Zacari Pacaldo was raised in Bakersfield, California in a highly musical family. He was enrolled in a school for performing arts by age eight and began learning guitar, followed by drums, saxophone, and keyboards. After finishing high school, he worked seasonally for three years at an Alaska national park, earning money to enrol in music school in Los Angeles. During his time in L.A., Pacaldo began posting his own songs online and quickly began collaborating with much larger names. Through various friend-of-a-friend connections, he went from offering saxophone session work to singing on tracks alongside artists like Ab-Soul, Larry June, Kembe X, and Isaiah Rashad. His largest breakthrough came when he pitched "Lovely," an original song of his own, to rap superpower Kendrick Lamar. Lamar reworked the song as "Love" on his massive 2017 album, DAMN. Aside from Lamar himself, DAMN. had only three featured artists: Rihanna, U2, and Pacaldo. Following his appearance on DAMN., Pacaldo began work on New Moon, his official debut solo album. In 2018, he appeared on a few songs on the soundtrack to the feature film Black Panther, another connection to Lamar, who curated the soundtrack and album of music inspired by the film.

Blossom
Zacari Lyrics

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[Verse 1: Zacari]
Love was just an idea
Just a fantasy until you showed me in reality
The possibilities of new energy
Haven’t felt excitement in a really long time I can’t lie
I was uninspired you gave me a new meaning a new feeling
An understanding
You respected every boundary

You’re so accepting, wasn’t expecting for you to be here still

[Pre-Chorus: Zacari]
I don’t think you know (What you do to me, what you do to me)
I don’t think you know (What you do to me)

[Chorus: Zacari]
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming

[Verse 2: Justin Nozuka]
You know (You know)
I was better off than afraid
My hole (My hole)
I used to hide them away
I’m thankful
You opened up my mind I can’t lie
When I’m with you I finally can be myself
You understand
[Your perspective] without me
For [?]
I would’ve never thought that you’d be here still

[Pre-Chorus: Zacari]
I don’t think you know (What you do to me, what you do to me)
I don’t think you know (What you do to me, what you do to me)

[Chorus: Zacari]
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming
I’m blossoming

[Outro: Zacari]
This must be how flowers feel blossoming
Must be how the sun feels rising every morning

Must be how trees feel so rooted and tall
I know how flowers feel blossoming

Overall Meaning

In Zacari's song "Blossom," featuring Justin Nozuka, the lyrics explore the transformative power of love and the effect it has on the singer's life. In the first verse, Zacari describes how love was merely an idea or fantasy until this person came into their life and showed them the reality of it. This newfound love brings a sense of new energy and excitement that they haven't experienced in a long time. The singer feels inspired and sees a new meaning and feeling in their life. They also appreciate how this person respects their boundaries and accepts them for who they are.

In the pre-chorus, Zacari expresses the impact this person has on them, implying that the other person might not fully comprehend the extent of their influence. In the chorus, the repetition of the phrase "I'm blossoming" reflects the idea that love is allowing the singer to grow and flourish.

In the second verse, Justin Nozuka joins in and acknowledges that he used to be afraid and hide his vulnerabilities. However, with this person's presence in his life, he feels grateful for the mind-opening experience. Being with this person allows him to be his true self, and he appreciates their understanding and perspective.

The outro reinforces the metaphor of blossoming, comparing the feeling of love and personal growth to how flowers feel when they blossom, how the sun rises every morning, and the rooted and tall trees. The singer understands the transformative power of love and feels a newfound sense of purpose and growth.

Overall, the lyrics of "Blossom" express the transformative nature of love and how it brings new energy, understanding, and acceptance into the life of the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Love was just an idea
Love only existed as a concept, not a reality

Just a fantasy until you showed me in reality
It was merely a daydream until you made it a reality

The possibilities of new energy
The potential for revitalizing energy

Haven’t felt excitement in a really long time I can’t lie
I haven't experienced excitement in a significant amount of time, I can't deny it

I was uninspired you gave me a new meaning a new feeling
I lacked inspiration, but you gave me a fresh purpose and emotions

An understanding
A deep comprehension

You respected every boundary
You honored and respected all my limits

You’re so accepting, wasn’t expecting for you to be here still
You are incredibly understanding, I didn't anticipate you still being here

I don’t think you know (What you do to me, what you do to me)
I believe you are unaware of the profound impact you have on me

I’m blossoming
I am flourishing and growing

You know (You know)
You understand (You understand)

I was better off than afraid
I was happier when I wasn't fearful

My hole (My hole)
My insecurities and vulnerabilities

I used to hide them away
I used to conceal them

I’m thankful
I am grateful

You opened up my mind I can’t lie
You expanded my thoughts and perspectives, I cannot deny it

When I’m with you I finally can be myself
In your presence, I am finally able to be my authentic self

Your perspective without me
Your viewpoint and understanding, even in my absence

For [?]
Unclear or unknown meaning

I would’ve never thought that you’d be here still
I never expected you to still be present and supportive

This must be how flowers feel blossoming
This is likely the sensation flowers experience as they bloom

Must be how the sun feels rising every morning
Likely similar to the sunrise, the feeling of the sun ascending each morning

Must be how trees feel so rooted and tall
Presumably akin to how trees feel firmly grounded and tall

I know how flowers feel blossoming
I understand the sensation of flowers blooming

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT LOUIS J JASPAR

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Arman Singh

2y↑2

Love was just an idea
Just a fantasy until you showed me in reality
The possibilities of new energy
Haven't felt excitement in a really long time I can't lie
I was uninspired you gave me a new meaning a new feeling
An understanding
You respected every boundary
You're so accepting, wasn't expecting for you to be here still

I don't think you know
(What you do to me, what you do to me)
I don't think you know
(What you do to me)

I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming

[Justin Nozuka:]
You know (You know)
I was better off than afraid
My hole (My hole)
I used to hide them away
I'm thankful
You opened up my mind I can't lie
When I'm with you I finally can be myself
You understand
Your perspective never doubt me
For [?]
I would've never thought that you'd be here still

[Zacari:]
I don't think you know
(What you do to me, what you do to me)
I don't think you know
(What you do to me, what you do to me)

I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming
I'm blossoming

This must be how flowers feel blossoming
Must be how the sun feels rising every morning
Must be how trees feel so rooted and tall
I know how flowers feel blossoming

All comments from YouTube:

T S

2y↑13

Justin and his brother George Nozuka have been making great music for a very long time. Glad to see one of them getting some love and it would be tde. 🔥