41 Best Songs About Flowers

Fading Like a Flower by Roxette

Song year: 1991

If you are looking for a song about being stuck in love, this is a good option.

The song tells the story of someone being caught up and in love, almost to the point of obsession. The narrator explains that she feels incomplete when the person she loves is not around.

Roxette had a string of chart-topping hits, this song was no exception.

Automatic Flowers by Our Lady Peace

Song year: 1997

This unique song is about a young woman struggling to find the good in the world. She has a book that, when opened, has flowers inside that pop-up.

The lyrics meaning can be interpreted in several different ways. What I get from the song is that the woman is struggling with an addiction problem due to her search for happiness. When she uses her addiction of choice it produces an “automatic happiness” like how the pop-up flowers were an automatic way to bring her temporary joy.

Flower by Kylie Minogue

Song year: 2012

The vocals on this track are beautiful. What is even more beautiful is the meaning behind the song.

Kylie Minogue is a breast cancer survivor. When she was finishing her cancer treatments, her doctors informed her that having children was not a sure thing. She wrote the song as a hopeful what if to the future children she may or may not have.

The lyrics are inspiring and heart-warming.

Tigerlily by La Roux

Song year: 2009

Though released in 2009, this song gives ALL the 80s Joan Jett vibes.

The lyrics of this song are intense and interesting. It describes a stalker-like situation. The person that is stalked, and who is doing the stalking, is something that is up for interpretation.

Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses by Kathy Mattea

Song year: 1987

You can probably figure out what this song is about from the title alone.

Since its release in 1987, it has been a staple soundtrack for truckers nationwide.

Truckers work long, hard hours and drive many miles, taking them far from home. The lyrics of this song give a positive message that one day, the long hours and the long miles will pay off, and the truckers will finally be able to return home to their loved ones.

Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses is still considered by many to be one of the best country love songs ever released.

Virginia Bluebell by Miranda Lambert

Song year: 2009

Her voice is so nice it made the list twice.

To understand this song, you must understand what a Virginia Bluebell is. A Virginia Bluebell is a gorgeous blue flower with a blossom that hangs down like a bell.

The lyrics speak of love and friendship. The narrator sees her friend hurting, hanging her head like a flower. Despite their sadness, their friend still sees them as beautiful and strong and wishes they would see themselves that way.

The Lily of the West by Bob Dylan

Song year: 1973

The Lily of the West is a famous tale passed down for generations throughout Ireland, Scotland, and surrounding areas.

The story was turned into a song by several artists over the years, one of the most famous versions being by Bob Dylan.

A tale of love, loss, and murder, it is a fun story to listen to, and even more fun to sing along to.

The Lily by Blanco White

Song year: 2016

Enchanting. That is the word that best describes this song by Blanco White.

The instruments in this are mesmerizing and flow together beautifully. A perfect mix of Celtic and Spanish guitar tones. A unique sound that we need more of!

The lyrics read like a story. “The Lily” has a way of making you feel sad and happy all at once.

Desert Rose by Sting

Song year: 1999

Sting is another artist that no song list is complete without.

One of his goals in releasing this track for Sting was to get out of the genre of music that people relate with him. He succeeded.

Desert Rose proves that you do not need to understand a language to fall in love with it, and to appreciate it in musical form. Desert Rose is another mesmerizing track.

Yankee Rose by David Lee Roth

Song year: 1986

When you listen to this song, there will be no question what it is about. Yankee Rose is a rock n roll tribute to the Statue of Liberty. 

A 4th of July anthem for decades, this song is mixed with sweet guitar tones and fun vocals.

Top Songs About Flowers, Final Thoughts

While this list could continue forever due to the infinite number of songs about flowers, literally and metaphorically, it is time to wrap up this beautiful bouquet.

What was your favorite song from this unique list of artists/tracks?

Hopefully, you can find some new favorite songs and will now spread the love these artists deserve for bringing so much happiness to our ears.