Flowers is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her current stage name 'MARINA'. Appearing on her fifth studio album, Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land, it is the 9th track on the album.
The song was written by Marina alone, and produced by James Flannigan.
Background[]
On February 2, 2021, a snippet of the track's piano stem was shared by Marina on her social media.[1]
The song was leaked early on June 6, along with the rest of the album due to CDs being sold early in various stores.
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Album | Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land | 11 Jun 2021 | 3:54 |
| Demos | ||||
| [2] | Home Demo (Snippet, tagged) | N/A - Unreleased | Leaked: 23 Jul 2024 | 0:12 |
| [3] | Studio Demo (Tagged) | N/A - Unreleased | Leaked: 17 Aug 2024 | 3:53 |
| [4] | Piano Instrumental | N/A - Unreleased | Leaked: 23 Jul 2024 | 3:46 |
Lyrics[]
Lyrical Differences[]
The studio demo shares the same lyrics with the released version, however starts with the first two lines of the chorus.
[Verse 1]
Now we reached the end
I ran the marathon
The road had many bends
But we knew that all along
I think it made me stronger
But I would rather not
Betray myself
Just to keep your love at any cost
[Pre-Chorus]
And it's most tempting to give in
When you hear the firin' shots
When you're steps from winning back
All the happiness you lo-o-o-ost, lo-o-o-o-ost
Lo-o-o-ost, lo-o-o-o-ost
[Chorus]
With every careless action, you let me slip away
If you just bought me flowers, maybe I would've stayed
You didn't think I was serious, I guess you felt so safe
If you just bought me flowers, maybe I would've stayed
[Post-Chorus]
Maybe I would've stayed
Maybe I would've stayed
[Verse 2]
The seeds we planted grew
But not like roses do
We had the thorns and leaves
But the buds, they never bloomed
And now my future gleams
With colours bold and bright
In a home that's filled with love and hope
And a life that just feels right
[Pre-Chorus]
And it's most tempting to give in
When you're almost at the top
When you're steps from winning back
All the happiness you lo-o-o-ost, lo-o-o-o-ost
Lo-o-o-ost, lo-o-o-o-ost
[Chorus]
With every careless action, you let me slip away
If you just bought me flowers, maybe I would've stayed
You didn't think I was serious, I guess you felt so safe
If you just bought me flowers, maybe I would've stayed
[Post-Chorus]
Maybe I would've stayed
Maybe I would've stayed
I wouldn't have walked away
I wouldn't have walked away
[Bridge]
And there's no heartbreak left to feel
It happened years ago
After you made your choices
I melted away like snow
'Cause you like lying to yourself
And now I'll never know
What parts of your love were for real
And what parts were for show
[Chorus]
With every careless action, you let me slip away
If you just bought me flowers, maybe I would've stayed
You didn't think I was serious, I guess you felt so safe
If you just bought me flowers, maybe I would've stayed
[Post-Chorus]
Maybe I would've stayed
Maybe I would've stayed
I wouldn't have walked away
I wouldn't have walked away
[Snippet]
Now we reached the end
I ran the marathon
I thought you held my hand
But you'll leave me all alone
Credits[]
Personnel[]
- Marina Diamandis - Vocals
- James Flannigan - Instruments
- Matt Harris - Bass Guitar
Technical[]
- Edited By [Vocal] – Matt Harris
- Programmed By – James Flannigan
- Mixed By – John O'Mahony
- Producer – James Flannigan
- Written By – Marina Diamandis
References[]
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|---|---|
| Tour • Merch • Photography • Collaborators | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land |
| Tracklist | Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land • Venus Fly Trap • Man's World • Purge The Poison • Highly Emotional People • New America • Pandora's Box • I Love You But I Love Me More • Flowers • Goodbye • Happy Loner • Pink Convertible • Free Woman |
| Non-Album | |
| Unleaked | Cause I'm A Woman • Not Over You • The Painter |
| Misc | Stay All Night • Sway With Me |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |