41 Best Songs About Flowers

Flower of the Universe by Sade

Song year: 2018

Flower of the Universe was Sade’s first song after a seven-year hiatus. It was written for the famous book turned film “A Wrinkle in Time”.

The lyrics are precious and could easily be sung as a lullaby to a child or loved one.

Musically, the song is interesting to listen to. The different instruments come together to make an enchanting melody.

To be a flower of the universe sounds like a beautiful metaphor.

The Rose by Bette Midler

Song year: 1979

The Rose is one of those songs that you know even if you do not remember the name of it. You have heard it a million times, from films to commercials, you have HEARD it.

Bette Midler performed this song for the soundtrack of a film of the same name.

The lyrics tell a beautiful story about love and how it can hurt and be healing and beautiful. It also touches on the relatable feeling of fearing getting heartbroken.

Like a Rose by Ashley Monroe

Song year: 2013

Like a Rose tells the powerful story of someone going through a lifetime of hardships in a short amount of time, but overcoming those struggles and emerging more beautiful than before.

This song has an important message for those that are feeling discouraged. You can go through things, but you can overcome them with more strength than you ever thought possible.

A hopeful message of the ability to turn the negative into a positive, and deciding to turn life’s lemons into lessons to grow from.

Dandelion by The Rolling Stones

Song year: 1967

True to the 60s flower child feel.

Dandelion is a song that the meaning of has been debated over for decades. Is it about drugs? Maybe. Is it about children running free and happy? Maybe. Is it about Keith Richards’ daughter, also named Dandelion? Maybe.

Whatever it is about, the song is fun and has a carefree feel that will make you want to run through dandelions and make a wish on each one.

Blue Orchid by The White Stripes

Song year: 2005

In the usual fashion of The White Stripes, Blue Orchid tells the tale of something dark and disturbing by using catchy lyrics and a psychedelic and unusual rhythm.

Blue Orchid is about an abusive website that was popular in a different country. The song talks about taking a child and harming them or their innocence through the metaphor of a flower.

While the message is sad and disturbing, it is important to know about these things. The White Stripes often tell important stories through their music.

A Rose by Any Name by Blondie

Song year: 2013

This song is a beautiful lyrical masterpiece of how everyone deserves love, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation, etc. 

Being true to oneself is crucial for all of us.

The title is a nod to a line in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This means that no matter what you go by or who you are, you deserve to love and be loved.

Wildwood Flower by The Carter Family

Song year: 1929

Considered an American Country Classic, Wildwood Flower has been sung for generations by many artists.

The Carter Family first recorded the song in 1929. Harmonies and beautiful instruments make this song memorable and a must-listen. Though considered a country folk song, it is a song to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of their favorite genre.

Flowers in the Rain by The Move

Song year: 1967

A song with a nostalgic feel, and fun vocals, Flowers in the Rain was a resounding success worldwide, especially in the UK.

Flowers in the Rain features a variety of unique instruments like the oboe and French horn.

The lyrics are fun and carefree and connect to a book of fairytales written by the guitarist of The Move, Roy Wood. Roy wrote the song as well.

Flowers in the Rain was the first song to be played on BBC Radio 1 when it first started in 1967.

Sugar Magnolia by The Grateful Dead

Song year: 1970

Sugar Magnolia is another example of one of those songs that you know you have heard.

One of The Grateful Dead’s popular songs, it helped launch their career into the permanent place in music history where it stands today.

The lyrics are fun and a little bit sassy. Rumor has it that the song is about one of the band member’s former girlfriends. Lyrics hinting at moving on and not asking her to join him give credence to that rumor.

Flowers on the Wall by The Statler Brothers

Song year: 1965

Considered a classic country staple ‘Flowers on the Wall’ is a catchy tune released in the 1960s.

The lyrics are a little heartbreaking, as they are about a man who loves someone who does not return that love.

Flowers on the Wall has quite an impressive track record. It was originally on the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack. It was also named one of the best country songs of all time.