“Flowers For Mama” is one of those songs that touches a deep, tender chord, drawing on universal themes of love, family, and remembrance. The song tells the story of a child buying flowers for his beloved mother, only to reveal that he’s placing them on her grave. It’s heart-wrenching and poignant, yet profoundly beautiful. The lyrics capture the bittersweet pain of loss while celebrating the unconditional love that a mother gives. The simplicity of its melody and the sincerity in the lyrics make it a timeless reminder of how deeply a mother’s influence lingers, even after she’s gone.
What makes “Flowers For Mama” stand out isn’t just the storyline, but how it taps into a shared experience—one of cherishing memories, facing goodbyes, and finding small ways to honor someone you love. There’s a quiet strength in the child’s gesture, a purity of intent that feels raw and honest. The way it’s sung, with such tenderness, almost feels like a personal conversation with every listener, as if asking us to pause and reflect on the relationships we sometimes take for granted
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Lyrics
Papa brought flowers for mama today
And all the grown children, but it’s not mother’s day
I don’t have no money, not even a dime
But I brought mama flowers like I have all the time
Everyday I pick flowers from this pretty hill
A small box of Daisies and a few Daffodils
I bring them to mama at the end of the day
And say flowers for mama, here’s mama’s bouquet
They brighten her face and she holds me close
She’d say they are more precious than a beautiful rose
And she wore a smile sweeter than millions of flowers
A smile that I’ll carry through life’s darkest hours
Spoken:
Now mama was lying there, yes, they tell me she passed away
And she was surrounded by flowers that out-shined my bouquet
I know mine aren’t fancy but still all the while
They were placed in her hand and I know I saw mama smile
Sang:
Flowers for mama I picked them today
Not very much, just a simple bouquet
Mom wasn’t so fancy but up there above
She’s the prettiest flower in God’s garden of love