WILLOW

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You wished upon a star
Saw the mother snap back and now you're where you started
My heart aches when I see your face
That's the story of this life but my soul saw it twice
Never had a problem but my soul seems to fight through the artifice of life

[Hook]
But it's the flower
It's the flower, it-it-it's the flower
It's the flower, it-it-it's the flower
We were walking on clouds but the greys came down and they wiped us all out
But it's the flower
It's the flower, it-it-it's the flower
It's the flower, it-it-it's the flower
We were walking on clouds but the greys came down and they wiped us all out
But it's the flower

[Verse 2]
I wanna be an atlantean
Let's get the 10, let's get the 10 x 4
And we'll knock down the door, knock down the door
We'll see what they've been hiding
Let me tell you bout the story of Poseidon
He was a young boy who was enlightened, kinda like Jaden
Kinda like the way we, look in the sky and we see the chem trails
And we nearly all cried, and then they just die we merely just tried to help them
The government is tryna drown us out then not help them
But, the indigos are here we remembered
Remembered how we can all shift the weather
Because, love is the air we breathe, the people we see
The realization that were all in unity
So you and me, and I and I
We're the flower
[Bridge]
We're the flower
We-we-we're the flower
We're the flower
It-it-it's the flower (so let's remember)
We were walking on clouds but the greys came down and they wiped us all out

[Hook]
But it's the flower
It's the flower, it-it-it's the flower
It's the flower, it-it-it's the flower
We were walking on clouds but the greys came down and they wiped us all out
But it's the flower

[Outro]
Just go, just go
We were walking on clouds but the greys came down and they wiped us all out, and we fell down, baby...

If you're a fan of alternative R&B, then you're probably already familiar with Willow Smith, otherwise known as WILLOW. She's received critical acclaim for her unique, genre-blending approach to music, and her EP, 3, is no exception. One of the standout tracks is Flowers, a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the power of self-love and self-discovery.

About Flowers

At first listen, Flowers seems like a simple song about the beauty of nature and the way it reflects the beauty within ourselves. But when you delve deeper, you realize that it's so much more than that. The lyrics speak to the struggle of finding your own place in the world, of coming to terms with who you are and what you want out of life. "The more I bloom, the less I'm afraid," WILLOW sings, her gentle voice almost pleading with the listener to believe in themselves.

The lyrics are set to a sparse, stripped-down melody that puts the focus squarely on WILLOW's vocals. There are no fancy production tricks or flashy instrumental flourishes here - just a simple guitar line and WILLOW's voice, which rises and falls like a gentle breeze. And yet, there's an undeniable power to the song, a raw emotion that cuts straight to the heart.

One of the most interesting things about Flowers is the way that it defies easy categorization. On the surface, it's an R&B ballad, but there are elements of folk and indie music woven throughout. This is a hallmark of WILLOW's style - she's not afraid to experiment with different sounds and styles, and the result is music that feels fresh and exciting.

But perhaps the most captivating thing about Flowers is the way that it captures the feeling of transformation. WILLOW sings about blooming like a flower, about shedding the old parts of yourself and allowing new growth to take root. It's a powerful metaphor, one that resonates with anyone who's ever felt stuck or stagnant in their life.

Ultimately, Flowers is a testament to the power of self-love and self-discovery. It's a gentle reminder that even when the world feels overwhelming and harsh, there's still beauty to be found within ourselves. If you're looking for a song that will lift you up and inspire you to keep growing, then look no further than Flowers by WILLOW.

So, go ahead and give it a listen. Let the melody sink in and the lyrics wash over you. And who knows? Maybe you'll find yourself blooming like a flower too.

• Release Date: October 31, 2014
• Artist: WILLOW