Released: 2023
Miley Cyrus’s song “Flowers” is all about self-love and empowerment after a breakup. She sings about the pain of the relationship ending but quickly shifts to focus on how she can be independent and happy on her own. The main message is clear: you don’t need someone else to complete you.
The first verse starts with a nostalgic look at the relationship: “We were good, we were gold / Kinda dream that can’t be sold.” This shows that the relationship was once amazing. But then it takes a turn with “We were right ’til we weren’t / Built a home and watched it burn.” This line tells us that things went wrong, and the relationship ended in a painful way.
The chorus is where Miley really drives home the idea of self-sufficiency. “I can buy myself flowers / Write my name in the sand / Talk to myself for hours / Say things you don’t understand.” Here, she’s listing all the things she can do on her own. It’s a powerful statement about finding joy and love within herself, rather than relying on someone else.
In the second verse, she continues this theme of independence: “Paint my nails cherry red / Match the roses that you left / No remorse, no regret / I forgive every word you said.” These lines show that she’s moved on from the relationship without bitterness. The mention of “cherry red” nails and “roses” symbolizes both passion and pain, but she’s chosen to move past it.
The bridge and final chorus repeat the idea of self-love. She sings, “I didn’t wanna leave you, I didn’t wanna fight / Started to cry, but then remembered I / I can buy myself flowers.” This repetition emphasizes her journey from sadness to empowerment. It’s a reminder that she can give herself everything she needs, making her stronger and more resilient.
