Automatic Flowers

Our Lady Peace

About Automatic Flowers

"Automatic Flowers" is a song by Canadian alternative rock group Our Lady Peace. It was released in July 1997 as the third single from their second studio album, Clumsy.


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Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo

And Sarah thinks she's died here once before
She's crazy
A pop-up book of flowers from grade four
Are driving her insane and

No one knows why
She's sad tonight
No one can help her find
Crying, crying, she couldn't afford the view
Crying, crying, these automatic flowers won't do

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo

Another brick
Another window frame's confusion
Her garden blooms but Sarah can't see straight
She's drinking herself blind and

No one knows why
She stares outside
No one can help her find
Crying, crying, she couldn't afford the view
Crying, crying, these automatic flowers won't do
These automatic flowers won't do

She never admitted, she never condsidered
That she always means better
She's wasting all her time

Crying, crying, she couldn't afford the view
Crying, crying, these automatic flowers won't do
These automatic flowers won't do
These automatic flowers, flowers won't do
Won't do
Won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do, won't do

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Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace (sometimes shortened to OLP) is a Canadian alternative rock/post-grunge band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist. The band has sold millions of albums worldwide, won four Juno Awards, and won ten MuchMusic Video Awards — the most MMVAs ever awarded to any artist or group. more »

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Written by: Arnold Lanni, Michael Maida

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Automatic Flowers" is a song by Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace. This band hails from Toronto, Ontario, and has gained substantial acclaim both domestically and internationally.
Album Release
This track is from their second studio album entitled "Clumsy," which was officially released on January 23, 1997.
Chart Performance
Although not released as a single, the album "Clumsy" reached multi-platinum status in Canada and was also successful in the United States, making "Automatic Flowers" a well-known track among fans.
Music Video
The song featured an eerie yet captivating music video that shows a young girl who creates a man out of various mechanical parts in her isolation. This video further amplified the popularity of the track.
Song Theme
"Automatic Flowers" is said to explore themes of loneliness, desolation, and the passing of time. It paints a vivid picture of a relationship that has tragically and abruptly ended.
Band Members
The band during the recording of "Automatic Flowers" consisted of Raine Maida (vocals), Mike Turner (guitar), Duncan Coutts (bass), and Jeremy Taggart (drums). These are the original members of the band.
Critical Reception
Critics have deemed "Automatic Flowers" as a representation of Our Lady Peace's expressive lyrical style combined with their unique melody line and robust rock posture – making it a fan-favorite track.
Inspiration
Frontman Raine Maida said that the song, like most in the album, was inspired by his personal experiences. It was also influenced by acoustic music, even though it belongs to the alternative rock genre.
Live Performances
"Automatic Flowers" is often included in the band's setlist for their live performances, and it's known to command an enthusiastic response from the crowd.
Collaboration
The album "Clumsy," which features "Automatic Flowers," was produced by Arnold Lanni, a frequent collaborator of the band who helped shape their distinct sound.

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