“Flowers for Mama” is one of those songs that feels like it tugs right at the heartstrings from the very first note. It’s a song that’s both simple and profound, weaving a story of love, loss, and remembrance in a way that resonates deeply. The song follows a man who buys flowers for his mother, but he doesn’t get the chance to give them to her himself. In the story, he’s humbled by the small act of bringing her flowers—a gesture that turns into a heartbreaking farewell when he realizes she’s no longer there to receive them.
There’s something incredibly touching about this song because it reflects the way we often take our loved ones for granted, assuming we’ll always have more time. It’s a reminder of the quiet sacrifices mothers make and the love they give without asking for anything in return. The song’s gentle melody carries a nostalgic, almost haunting tone, making it feel like a message straight from the heart.
Listening to “Flowers for Mama” feels like stepping into a memory, maybe one you didn’t even know you had. It brings back that longing to say “I love you” one more time, to express gratitude for the little things that meant so much but were often left unsaid. The song’s powerful simplicity makes it timeless, a gentle reminder to cherish those we love while we can
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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