(Nothing But) Flowers
Talking Heads
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Here we stand Like an Adam and an Eve Waterfalls The Garden of Eden Two fools in love So beautiful and strong The birds in the trees Are smiling upon them From the age of the dinosaurs Cars have run on gasoline Where, where have they gone? Now, it's nothing but flowers There was a factory Now there are mountains and rivers You got it, you got it We caught a rattlesnake Now we got something for dinner We got it, we got it There was a shopping mall Now it's all covered with flowers You've got it, you've got it If this is paradise I wish I had a lawnmower You've got it, you've got it Years ago I was an angry young man And I'd pretend That I was a billboard Standing tall By the side of the road I fell in love With a beautiful highway This used to be real estate Now it's only fields and trees Where, where is the town Now, it's nothing but flowers The highways and cars Were sacrificed for agriculture I thought that we'd start over But I guess I was wrong Once there were parking lots Now it's a peaceful oasis You've got it, you've got it This was a Pizza Hut Now it's all covered with daisies You got it, you got it I miss the honky tonks, Dairy Queens, and 7-Elevens You got it, you got it And as things fell apart Nobody paid much attention You got it, you got it I dream of cherry pies, Candy bars, and chocolate chip cookies You got it, you got it We used to microwave Now we just eat nuts and berries You got it, you got it This was a discount store, Now it's turned into a cornfield You've got it, you've got it Don't leave me stranded here I can't get used to this lifestyle
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Written by: DAVID BYRNE
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"(Nothing But) Flowers" is one of the singles from Talking Heads' 1988 album "Naked." During this time, the band was grappling with internal tensions that would eventually lead to their breakup in 1991.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "(Nothing But) Flowers" offer a twist on the typical post-apocalyptic vision. Instead of a barren wasteland, the Earth has been reclaimed by nature. The song tells the story of a man who is lonely and misses the conveniences of previous civilization.
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Songwriting InspirationDavid Byrne, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Talking Heads, drew inspiration for "(Nothing But) Flowers" from the book "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn. The novel presents a philosophy of humanity's destructive relationship with the Earth.
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Music Style"(Nothing But) Flowers" encapsulates the eclectic style of Talking Heads, incorporating elements of pop, worldbeat, and funk. The song features African polyrhythms, a signature sound of Talking Heads in their later years.
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Collaboration with Renowned ArtistsThe song features Johnny Marr, former guitarist of The Smiths, doing the guitar solo, and Kirsty MacColl providing backing vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "(Nothing But) Flowers," directed by Tibor Kalman, features the band playing on a landscape that alternates between a modern city and a lush, Eden-like garden.
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Cover Versions"(Nothing But) Flowers" has been covered by various artists. Notably, Caetano Veloso released a Portuguese-language version of the song on his 1998 album "Livro."
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Other Media Appearance"(Nothing But) Flowers" has been featured in several films and television shows, such as "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and "Gilmore Girls."
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Song's Reception"(Nothing But) Flowers" received positive reviews from music critics. It charted in both the UK and the US, reaching No. 79 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Enduring LegacyDespite Talking Heads' disbandment, "(Nothing But) Flowers" remains a fan favorite, continuing the band's legacy of producing innovative, thought-provoking music.
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