15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers

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15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers features songs by Billie Eilish, ERNEST, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Nat King Cole, and Teyana Taylor.

“Ican buy myself flowers / Write my name in the sand…” What kind of flowers would you buy yourself, Miley Cyrus? Daffodils 🌼? Daisies 🌼? Hyacinths 🌼? Roses 🌹? Tulips 🌷? Ponder that! Meanwhile, the musical compendium at hand, 15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers, is about… FLOWERS 💐, DUH! The only criterion for this playlist: the song MUST feature the word, flower, or some type of flower in its title. Simple, right? RIGHT! By the way, 15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers is the long-awaited follow-up to 13 Amazing Songs About Flowers (2019). A seven-year hiatus between floral songs is way too long! Anyway, 15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers features songs by Billie Eilish, ERNEST, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Nat King Cole, and Teyana Taylor. So, without needlessly prolonging this introductory paragraph, let’s take some time to smell the roses 🌹, and all the other flowers that grace 15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers!

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1. Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”	2. Justin Bieber, “DAISIES”	3. serpentwithfeet, “Hyacinth”
4. Teyana Taylor, “Bed of Roses”	5. Jamie xx, “Dafodil”	6. Nat King Cole, “Ramblin’ Rose”
7. Billie Eilish, “WILDFLOWER”	8. ERNEST, “Flower Shops” (Ft. Morgan Wallen)	9. Dürty Needlëz Presents & Anitta Leye, “Lube It Up Buttercup”
10. Ryan Beatty, “Flowers at the Door”	11. Hayley Williams, “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris”	12. Krosis, “Hyacinth (Rejections of a Holistic Divine)”
13. The New Birth, “Wild Flower”	14. Tiny Tim, “Tip Toe Thru’ the Tulips with Me”	15. Mitch Miller, “The Yellow Rose of Texas”

1. Miley Cyrus, “Flowers”

Endless Summer Vacation » Smiley Miley, Inc. / Columbia » 2023

“Yeah, I can love me better than you can.”

Oh snap, Miley Cyrus! The groovy, Grammy-winning single, “Flowers”, commences her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation. On this pop gem, Cyrus sings about loving herself post-relationship. “We were right ‘til we weren’t,” she asserts in the first verse, continuing, “Built a home and watched it burn.” That is an accurate, poetic way to cap off an ended union. The second verse has a similar tenor: “No remorse, no regret / I forgive every word you said.” The centerpiece is the chorus where she is better off alone, at least, for now: “I can buy myself flowers / Write my name in the sand /… I can hold my own hand / Yeah, I can love me better than you can.” Besides entertaining, emotional, and relatable lyrics, the music is lit too, thanks to production by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson. Despite her love troubles (Liam Hemsworth appears to be the big culprit here), Cyrus makes sweet lemonade out of sour lemons on “Flowers”. Her voice is amazing, the songwriting memorable, and the sound – quite an ear-catching vibe.

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2. Justin Bieber, “DAISIES”

SWAG » ILH Production Co. LLC / Def Jam Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc. » 2025

“You leave me on read, babe, but I still get the message / Instead of a line, it’s three dots, but I can connect them.”

Word. Justin Bieber (b. 1994) returned in 2025 with a heaping dose of… wait for it… SWAG! He had so much swag that he unleashed even more of it, hence, SWAG II. Among the best songs, chock-full of all that swagger, was “DAISIES”. “DAISIES” is the second track from SWAG, and the second track on the second disc of the expanded version, SWAG II. Bieber penned “DAISIES” with Sir Dylan (Dylan Patrice Wiggins), Eddie Benjamin, Tobias Jesso Jr., Carter Lang, Dijon, Daniel Chetrit, and Mk.gee. Benjamin, Lang, Dijon, Chetrit, Sir Dylan, and Mk.gee also produced it. “DAISIES” performed well on the pop charts, debuting and peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

There are many reasons why “DAISIES” is a surefire vibe. It begins with the sound of the record, fueled by guitars. Given the way the instrument is used, it helps give “DAISIES” an alternative pop and alternative R&B vibe, which makes the song stand out. The star of the show, Justin Bieber, shines with his sweet, well-rounded vocals. He sings with incredible ease. When love fuels the fire, it’s also easy to sing with ease! “Blowin’ kisses like, ‘Will you catch ‘em or not?’” he sings in the second verse, and adds, “I’m Cupid with arrows, babe, I’m just shootin’ my shot.” And, if Bieber didn’t make it clear, friendship is off the table: “Just skin-to-skin, I wanna get closer, and closer, and closer.” “DAISIES” thrives from tuneful melodies from the get-go. The section to beat, unsurprisingly, is the chorus:

“The way you got me all in my head

Think I’d rather you in my bed

Whatever it is, you know I can take it

I’m countin’ the days, how many days ‘til I can see you again?”

Self-explanatory, with no need for further analysis. The bridge is also self-explanatory, with Bieber informing us she’s got him in his feelings! Fun and sweet, Justin Bieber throws those petals on the memorable, matters-of-the-heart-driven, Grammy-nominated “DAISIES”.

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3. serpentwithfeet, “Hyacinth”

DEACON » Secretly Canadian » 2021

Serpentwithfeet (Josiah Wise) brings his own distinct style to his music – sort of an alternative/experimental brand of R&B with electronic cues. Honestly, you must hear it to experience the eclecticism Wise brings to the table. He commences his second studio album, DEACON, with the perfect floral record, “Hyacinth.”

From the onset, serpentwithfeet distinguishes himself from everybody else in the game. “Hyacinth” is lush with ear-catching production by Wise, Justus West, and Batu. Simultaneously, it sounds a bit unorthodox, at least upon a first listen. We get vocals sung with restraint at some points, as well as vocals that are rhythmic and drenched in effects, making for a unique sound and vibe. In the process, Wise tackles a very familiar, almost always successful theme for a song: romance. He asserts, “I think my green thumb has led me to a real one / So glad the soil has yielded something more than bad luck.” That’s gorgeous, and that’s merely the first two lines of the first verse. He gets more specific about this awesome guy, stating on the second verse, “He never played football / But look at the way he holds me.” Say that, say that! Of course, the crowning achievement is the chorus:

“Don’t tell me the universe ain’t listening

I went to bed single now I’m kissing

A man that was once a hyacinth

A man that was once a hyacinth.”

Serpentwithfeet = one talented, talented musician.

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4. Teyana Taylor, “Bed of Roses”

Escape Room » Taylormade Enterprises, Inc. / Def Jam Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc. » 2025

“My body’s tryna say the things that I can’t.”

Oop! Now that is a statement right there, Teyana Taylor! “The way that I want you, I can’t lie.” Oh, snap! The R&B singer-songwriter brings the heat – the steam – to her song, “Bed of Roses”. “Bed of Roses” is the 18^th track on her 2025 album, Escape Room. She penned the relatively brief “Bed” with NOVA WAV and producers D. Phelps, xynothing, and Prodkavin.

The two-and-a-half-minute “Bed of Roses” is striking. It thrives on its sleek, sensual-sounding musical accompaniment. Additionally, the record has some inviting, old-school vibes. Teyana Taylor is the star, delivering buttery smooth, sexy vocals. Her performance is expressive, nuanced, and well-rounded. The songwriting is simple but highly effective. “I got all this love to give, love to kill tonight, she sings in the first verse, and continues, “Let me show you it feels, how sweet it feels inside.” In the second verse, she is more overt, singing, “You make it hard to notice we ain’t sleeping on roses / Come make it hard, come choke it, fuck me like you’re broken / It could be so easy.” Holy shee-it! While the verses are terrific, the incredibly tuneful chorus is the section to beat:

“You want it, you can have it, don’t waste no time

Yeah, you need it, I can please it, I want what’s mine.”

It is self-explanatory what Teyana Taylor is getting at. All told, “Bed of Roses” is an ultra-sexy bop from an artist who excels at sensual joints.

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5. Jamie xx, “Dafodil”

In Waves » Young » 2024

“Lovely sweetness that filled the air / Came from a daffodil in your hair / I placed it there.”

Grammy-nominated DJ/producer Jamie xx (James Smith) is the man when it comes to producing music. Ahead of his second studio album, In Waves, Smith released the ear-catching single, “Dafodil”, assisted by Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, and Panda Bear. Also, he collaborated with Rodaidh McDonald on the production. The results are stellar. “It all started one summer night in London.” Word. “Dafodil” is enigmatic from the onset. The intro sets the tone for a distinct, experimental track. “Dafodil” is built on spoken word, sang vocals, and makes unique use of samples. Specifically, it samples “Touching You” by Astrud Gilberto and “I Just Make Believe (I’m Touching You)” by J.J. Barnes. The assisting musicians nail their respective parts, contributing to this musical tour de force. A great example of ‘dream work makes the team work,’ part of the charm of “Dafodil” is the fact that there is no star – everyone does their fair share. Besides the samples, the instrumental accompaniment is tasteful. With a distinct form, the bridge distinguishes itself from everything else, keeping the song engaging (“Lost just thinking of someone / Think they met at a party / There’s someone for everyone…”). “Dafodil” is a winner from Jamie xx.

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6. Nat King Cole, “Ramblin’ Rose”

Ramblin’ Rose » Capitol Records LLC » 1962

“Ramblin’ rose, ramblin’ rose / Why you ramble, no one knows.”

Ooh-wee! Nat King Cole (1919 – 1965) was a legendary jazz singer, pianist, and actor – a once-in-a-lifetime artist. It should come as no surprise that Cole is a Rock & Rock Hall of Famer. Focusing on his singing, few could do it like Nat. One of his most beloved songs is “Ramblin’ Rose”, the opener from his 1962 platinum-certified album of the same name. “Wild and wind-blown, that’s how you’ve grown / Who can cling to a ramblin’ rose,” the King continues singing in the first verse. Joe Sherman (1926 – 2017) and Noel Sherman (1930 – 1972) penned the classic while Lee Gilette (1912 – 1981) produced it. “Rose” marked the biggest hit of Cole’s career on the pop charts. He reached the top 10 thrice, with number two on the Billboard Hot 100 marking his very best showing. If you take one listen to “Ramblin’ Rose,” you’ll understand why it was the cat’s meow – the sugar, honey, iced tea!

The excellence of “Ramblin’ Rose” begins and ends with Nat King Cole, PERIOD! He ate and left no crumbs! His vocals are on-point: calm, cool, collected, and pitch-perfect. Although he sings with ease and sounds as if he never breaks a sweat, Cole packs a mean punch with that commanding and fierce baritone. He gets a lift with gorgeous, choral vocals. Adding to the excellence of this classic is a lush, beautifully orchestrated accompaniment (rhythm section, including piano, guitar, string bass, drums, and orchestral strings). Listening to “Ramblin’ Rose,” it sounds like heaven, or at least a representation of heaven via a classic jazz tune. “Ramblin’ rose, ramblin’ rose / Why I want you, heaven knows,” he sings, and continues, memorably, “Though I love you with a love true / Who can cling to a ramblin’ rose?” “Ramblin’ Rose” is best experienced by listening rather than describing, though I’m doing my best to speak of its radiance 😉. A simple record in so many ways, it speaks volumes and endures six decades after its release. Nat King Cole ‘did his big one,’ no cap 😝.

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Nat King Cole, Ramblin’ Rose: Throwback Vibez No. 22 (2026)

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7. Billie Eilish, “WILDFLOWER”

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT » Darkroom / Interscope » 2024

“And I wonder / Do you see her in the back of your mind in my eyes?”

Billie Eilish (b. 2001) proved early on in her career that she was an extremely talented singer-songwriter. Eilish has won multiple awards, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, and 10 Grammys. “WILDFLOWER”, the personal fifth track from her Grammy-nominated third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, earned her that tenth Grammy. “WILDFLOWER” won the Grammy for Song of the Year at the 68^th Annual Grammy Awards, her third win in the category, with her brother, co-writer and producer Finneas O’Connell (“Bad Guy” and “What Was I Made For?” won previously). “WILDFLOWER” debuted and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified multiplatinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. In other words, “WILDFLOWER” is kind of a big deal!

“WILDFLOWER” begins with rhythmic guitar accompaniment and what sounds like found sounds. Billie Eilish shines, impressing with her cool, calm, and collected vocals. She sings tenderly and sounds incredibly refined. The melodies are tuneful, while the lyricism is sincere and thoughtful. “She was your girl,” she sings, and concludes the verse, “You showed her the world / But fell out of love, and you both let go.” The end of a relationship can be a total bummer. Beginning with the pre-chorus (“She was cryin’ on my shoulder / All I could do was hold her…”), the accompaniment grows fuller and more developed. The instruments never overplay or push the dynamics or decibels too high, but they match the progression of the song. The chorus is the crème de la crème – the crowning achievement. Here, Eilish questions her decisions regarding dating a friend’s ex.

“But I see her in the back of my mind all the time

Like a fever, like I’m burning alive, like a sign

Did I cross the line?”

As “WILDFLOWER” grows more robust, it never loses control. The second verse begins with a groove that digs in more, with sweet keyboard touches and atmospheric vocals mixed in the background. The theme and lyrics continue to compel. “I’d never ask who was better / ‘Cause she couldn’t be,” she sings, and continues, “More different from me / Happy and leather free.” There is more vocal layering during the second pre-chorus, further expanding the sound. The second chorus proves far more robust than the first. After reaching a fever pitch, still controlled, Eilish brings things down, signaling the song is going to end. Then, there’s a surprise: an enigmatic outro that provides a marvelous coda. Another Eilish/O’Connell masterpiece, it’s nearly impossible to listen to “WILDFLOWER” and not get goosebumps. Billie Eilish continues to make top-notch music.

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Billie Eilish, WILDFLOWER: Bangerz N Bopz No. 28 (2026)

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8. ERNEST, “Flower Shops” (Ft. Morgan Wallen)

FLOWER SHOPS **(THE ALBUM) » Big Loud Records » 2022**

“Aw, it’s a bad day for love / But a good day for flower shops.”

Country singer-songwriter ERNEST (Ernest Keith Smith) struck gold, assisted by fellow country musician Morgan Wallen, with “Flower Shops”. “Flower Shops” is the sixth track from Smith’s debut 2022 album, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM). The single performed modestly on the pop charts; it peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite a so-so pop showing, this delightful country duet was certified multiplatinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Smith, Ben Burgess, and Mark Holman composed the floral song. Joey Moi produced it.

“Flower Shops” is set in a lilting, compound duple (6/8) meter. It features well-rounded production and a lovely musical accompaniment. It commences with a gorgeous instrumental introduction that features acoustic guitar and pedal steel. ERNEST draws first blood, delivering a radiant vocal performance during the first verse. His vocals are expressive, nuanced, and quite refined; You can hear his sincerity via his tone. “It’s a beautiful day, she’s been cryin’ all day,” Smith sings, and adds, “This bender’s been bendin’, it’s hell-bound to break / My baby’s had all she can take.” ERNEST also sings the first chorus. The chorus, excerpted earlier, is bigger and louder than the verse. The melody is tuneful, while the lyrics are quite memorable.

“Mister, I’ll take your roses

If you cut off the thorns, she can’t take no more

I’ll buy violets and daisies to hide all the crazy

It’s gonna take all you’ve got

Aw, it’s a bad day for love

But a good day for flower shops.”

Morgan Wallen takes the reins during the second verse. His voice starkly contrasts ERNEST’s. He’s grittier and incorporates more twang. Compared to ERNEST, his voice cuts more. “Well, I took some pills, and she took the dogs,” Wallen sings, and adds, miserably, “Aw, it’s all gone to hell, she’s gone to her mom’s.” What a bummer. Like Smith before him, he performs the second chorus. Following the second chorus, there is a delightful instrumental interlude, led by that tearful pedal steel. The bridge section, performed by both musicians, save for one phrase, contrasts the verse and chorus (“Roses are red, violets are blue / I don’t need one, I need one million to… to get you”). ERNEST and Wallen continue collaborating in the final chorus, harmonizing sublimely. Their vocals mesh incredibly well. Ultimately, “Flower Shops” is a magnificent country duet by ERNEST and Morgan Wallen. Yes, it’s sad, but their heartache and pain is our listening pleasure. Indeed, it is a “good day for flower shops.”

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ERNEST & Morgan Wallen, Flower Shops: Dazzling Duets No. 14 (2026)

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9. Dürty Needlëz Presents & Anitta Leye, “Lube It Up Buttercup”

“Lube It Up Buttercup” » Dürty Needlëz » 2026

“Hey, hey, hey, buttercup / I’ve been waiting all night long / On my knees, ass up high / Come on, baby, don’t be shy.”

Ooh-la-la! Shout out Dürty Needlëz Presents, who is ‘recovering lost vinyl of yesteryear.’ In the description from their YouTube channel, they add, ‘DürtyNeedlëz, bringing to life those bands that were banned or lost before they had a chance. Often seeing into the future, with AI technology, parodying those dreams that never saw light.” The keyword: AI. Dürty Needlëz collaborates with Anitta Leye on the bold “Lube It Up Buttercup”, described as ‘The most scandalously banned Motown gem of the late ‘60s.’ Clearly, it’s hard to believe that something like “Lube It Up Buttercup” was ever recorded back in the day… If Annita Leye and Diana Ross were contemporaries, it is clear Ms. Leye was much more unapologetic 😳. Of course, we know there is no Anitta Leye, nor was “Lube It Up Buttercup” recorded in the 1960s 😏. But, AI, pardon my French, can create some crazy shit, hence, “Lube It Up Buttercup.”

“Lube It Up Buttercup” begins with a confident riff from the drums. BOOM! The sound of the record is soulful, drenched in old-school vibes. This 2026 song doesn’t sound like an anachronism: it’s refreshing. The 1960s feel like the inspiration, dipping into retro-soul/pop and soul-infused pop. Anitta Leye excels over the brassy, major-key musical accompaniment as the focus is P-L-E-A-S-U-R-E. Dürty Needlëz describes it “Lube It Up Buttercup” as follows:

This silky-smooth, pleading soul ballad was recorded in 1968 as a steamy answer to The Foundations’ innocent “Build Me Up Buttercup”—until Motown execs heard the chorus and hit the panic button. Anitta Leye, the sultry Detroit diva with a voice like melted chocolate, turns the classic melody into an explicit anal anthem: “So lube it up, Buttercup, baby / Just let me feel you tonight… Take my ass tonight!”

So, there you have it. “Lube It Up Buttercup” is about anal sex… Woo! “Take my ass tonight / I want you more than anyone, darling,” Leye sings, and confirms, “You’ve had my heart from the start / So, lube it up.” Leye’s vocals are energetic and enthusiastic, while the lyrics are risqué, NSFW, and filled with backdoor desire (“Slide in slow… let me feel everything”) 🫢. Depth is not the modus operandi, but deep penetration, via the other hole, is 😈! As the song progresses, Leye’s vocals grow more dynamic. “I’ll moan loud, pull you in deep,” Leye sings, and later adds, “Don’t leave me wanting, baby / Come on and take that ride.” One thing’s for sure, you don’t doubt her authenticity or sincerity – “Lube It Up Buttercup”. It’s best to take this song with a grain of salt.

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Dürty Needlëz Presents & Anitta Leye, Lube It Up Buttercup: Spicy Tunez No. 23 (2026)

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10. Ryan Beatty, “Flowers at the Door”

Dreaming of David » Boy in Jeans / Mad Love / Interscope » 2020

“Draw on the pages, I won’t erase it / I want your mark on me, eternal.”

Clearly, Ryan Beatty is totally feeling ‘some type of way’ about him! Cutting straight to the chase, while the lyrical excerpt suggests a deep connection with a partner, “Flowers at the Door” (Dreaming of David) seems to be most thankful about a hot, freaky sexual experience. The sexual experience is artfully executed sans profanity. That said, lyrically, it’s clear that Beatty isn’t the least bit ‘innocent.’ Key lyrics from the first verse include the brilliant “Our heads connected, I got the message / You had your hands around my skull,” and “I look up to you when I’m below.” Ponder it, and you realize it’s poetically portraying oral ‘pleasure’ involving the “joystick.” The chorus expands upon the ‘happening,’ as Beatty sensually asks, “Why don’t you turn me around?” (aka hit it from the back to quote the rappers). The bridge also sheds some light: “What’s so wrong with wanting more? / Rollin’ on the hardwood floor.” Clearly, Ryan is thankful for the ‘bouquet of flowers received at the door,’ and can’t wait for more…

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11. Hayley Williams, “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris”

Petals for Armor » Atlantic » 2020

“I have seen your body / And I have seen your beauty / They are separate things / Pretty, pretty, pretty things…”

Hayley Williams is best known as the frontwoman of Paramore. In 2020, she released her debut album, Petals for Armor. “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” marks one of the best songs from the project. “Roses, roses, roses, roses / Show no concern for colors of a violet / Lotus… / Hope it won’t spark envy in your irises…” Brilliant chorus! “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” features an enigmatic intro that eventually settles into another Grade-A groove and unshakable stability on Petals for Armor. The magnificent backdrop never crowds Williams’ vocals, always making her the focal point. There are many instrumental highlights: the rhythm and prominence of the bass line, impressive drumming, subtleness of the guitar, and various spare synths and ‘accoutrements.’ That doesn’t even shout out great background vocals from boygenius (Julien Baker, Lucy Daucus, and Phoebe Bridgers). Maybe most important is how lit the girl power is on “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris.” A prime example comes in the second verse:

“Think of all the wilted women

Who crane their necks to reach a window

Ripping all their petals off just ‘cause

‘He loves me now, he loves me not’

I myself was a wilted woman

Drowsy in a dark room

Forgot my roots

Now watch me bloom.”

Ultimately, “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” is a surefire bop for Hayley Williams.

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13 Marvelous Songs About Roses (2020)

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12. Krosis, “Hyacinth (Rejections of a Holistic Divine)”

E.V.I.L. » Seek & Strike » 2022

“One lone purple hyacinth now signifies my consecration / A nihilistic error breathing in the smoke of failure.”

“Hyacinth (Rejections of a Holistic Divine)” is something else! “Everlasting sorrow with no hope for a tomorrow / I’ll leave this macrocosm once I’m sure no life will blossom.” This outlandish record appears as the fifth track on E.V.I.L., the 2022 studio album by North Carolina prog death metal band, Krosis. Vocalist Mac Smith is difficult to decipher without the lyrics in front of you. With those lyrics to reference, what he sings is, again, something else!

“Tragedy is upon us / What will be done to persecute these visions? / Sinister and pernicious / Rightful rejections of the god of wisdom.”

The lyrics are dark but poetically penned on “Hyacinth (Rejections of a Holistic Divine).” The excerpt is both thought-provoking and damning. It doesn’t end there, with plenty of rich vocabulary such as sacrosanctic, cataleptic, and a personal favorite, nefarious!

“Caught within the fires of frustration with no chance to rebuild

Brutal rejection of sacrosanctic values ever unfulfilled

Premonitions felt among us

What is done to persecute these visions?

Cataleptic and nefarious

Brutal rejection of sacrosanctic values ever unfulfilled.”

“Hyacinth (Rejections of a Holistic Divine)” is intriguing, no cap. The songwriting may be dark and negative, but it’s brilliant. The music, as to be expected, is harsh – heavy-hitting to say the least.

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13. The New Birth, “Wild Flower”

It’s Been a Long Time » RCA »1973

“Let her cry, for she’s a lady / Let her dream, she’s a child / Let the rain fall down upon her / She’s a free and gentle flower growing wild.”

The New Birth covered the Skylark classic, “Wild Flower”, on their 1973 album, It’s Been a Long Time. If the record sounds familiar to a younger audience, it’s thanks to Jamie Foxx, who sampled for his 2005 hit, “Unpredictable”. The gorgeous, symphonic introduction exemplifies the 1970s soul sound. It is often this opening portion that has been marvelously repurposed with a string of more contemporary hits. That said, “Wild Flower” deserves all of its flowers now for being a truly stupendous classic. “Wild Flower,” which runs six-and-a-half minutes, earned some success on the pop charts, peaking at no. 45. It fared better on the R&B charts, peaking at no. 17.

The orchestrations are one of the biggest selling points of The New Birth rendition of “Wild Flower” – the lush strings, the horn riffs, the locked-in rhythm section! The vocals are dynamic as well, including authentic, expressive lead vocals and sweet, harmonized falsetto backing vocals. The songwriting continues to thrive in The New Birth’s hands. An underrated soul gem, “Wild Flower”, in the hands of The New Birth is a prime example of sheer brilliance!

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14. Tiny Tim, “Tip Toe Thru’ the Tulips with Me”

God Bless Tiny Tom » Warner » 1968

“Tiptoe through the window / By the window, that is where I’ll be / Come tiptoe through the tulips with me.”

Sometimes, a novelty song can translate into a hit. That was the case for Herbert Khaury, best known as Tiny Tim (1932 – 1996). Khaury transformed a 1929 song, “Tip Toe Thru’ the Tulips with Me”, into a novel hit. Al Dubin and Joe Burke composed the gem first recorded by Nick Lucas. Tim’s version peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, his sole hit on the pop charts.

“Knee-deep in flowers, we’ll stray / We’ll keep the showers away.”

“Tip Toe Thru’ the Tulips with Me” is a brief record that clocks in under two minutes. In the hands of Tiny Tim, it has a haunting quality. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to describe the second track from the 1968 album, God Bless Tiny Tom, as odd. Notably, Khaury accompanies himself on the ukulele. Beyond the ukulele, the musical accompaniment includes a rhythm section and strings. His voice is distinct… that is an understatement. His pipes are quite an acquired taste, with an incredibly ripe falsetto. Beyond tiptoeing in the verses, and being “knee-deep in flowers” in the pre-chorus, the chorus is memorable:

“And if I kiss you in the garden, in the moonlight

Will you pardon me

And tiptoe through the tulips with me?”

What more is there to be said? “Tip Toe Thru’ the Tulips with Me” is… something.

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15. Mitch Miller, “The Yellow Rose of Texas”

Greatest Hits » Sony BMG Music Entertainment » 1990

“There’s a yellow rose in Texas that I am gonna see / Nobody else could miss her, not half as much as me.”

Those famous lyrics appear on the classic, “The Yellow Rose of Texas”. A traditional folk song first published in the 1850s, the composer of “The Yellow Rose of Texas” is unknown. The version of the song we know, and love is attributed to Don George in addition to its traditional designation. An unofficial state song of Texas (the official state song is “Texas, Our Texas”), “The Yellow Rose of Texas” has been recorded by many musicians. The first recording arrived in 1927, courtesy of Ben Jarrell. The most famous rendition of the song arrives courtesy of the late, great Mitch Miller (1911 – 2010). A huge hit, the Miller version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1955.

What makes Mitch Miller’s rendition of “The Yellow Rose of Texas” so swell? Well, the songwriting speaks for itself. The centerpiece is the chorus, in all its sing-along glory:

“She’s the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew

Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew

You may talk about your Clementine and sing of Rosa Lee

But the Yellow Rose of Texas is the only girl for me.”

Of course, the verses are ear-catching as excerpted at the top. The vocalists sound superb, exemplifying the choral sound and sophisticated nature of 1950s music. It ‘hits different,’ you could say. The accompanying orchestra deserves praise too, particularly that signature snare drum cadence. The arrangement is exuberant – the perfect accompaniment for the vocalists. Amplifying excellence and spirit are the key modulations. Mitch Miller got the best out of his orchestra on the beloved, infectious “The Yellow Rose of Texas”.

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