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Foreign songs about flowers: world classics and popular hits

Beautiful flowers that add color to our lives—giving them as gifts and decorating with them.

In songs, the word is often used metaphorically.

How many songs about flowers do you know?

There are quite a lot, but take this opportunity to check some out.

I’m sure you’ll discover something new.

Foreign pop songs about flowers: World classics and popular tracks (1–10)

FlowerKYLIE MINOGUE

Kylie Minogue – Flower (Official Video)
FlowerKYLIE MINOGUE

Kylie Minogue, an Australian singer who’s also popular in Japan, has generated a lot of buzz here as well, with her songs used in TV dramas and covered by Japanese artists.

Her song “Flower,” included on her 2012 self-cover album The Abbey Road Sessions, is a masterpiece that expresses the love one feels for a child who seems as precious as a flower.

Kylie looks stunning in a dress in the music video, so be sure to check it out!

The RoseBette Midler

The Rose – by Bette Midler + lyrics
The RoseBette Midler

This song is the theme for the American film “The Rose,” starring Bette Midler.

Many women’s names in the West are also names of flowers, and in this film “Rose” likewise refers to a woman’s name.

The movie portrays the life of love and passion of a female rock singer modeled after the legendary 1960s singer Janis Joplin.

Hyacinth HouseThe Doors

The Doors – Hyacinth House [HQ]
Hyacinth HouseThe Doors

Hyacinth House, included on L.A.

Woman released in 1971, is renowned as one of The Doors’ hidden gems.

The lyrics, written by vocalist Jim Morrison and drawing on the Greek myth of the god Apollo, are beautifully supported by the band’s performance.

It hardly feels like a song released in the 1970s—the track remains remarkably timeless.

I think many people will get hooked, so I highly recommend giving it a listen!

Candle In The WindElton John

Candle In The Wind (Live In Australia)
Candle In The WindElton John

Elton John’s classic “Candle in the Wind.” Included on the 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, this song was dedicated to the legendary actress Marilyn Monroe.

A later version was released in tribute to Princess Diana, and both versions enjoyed great popularity.

While it doesn’t directly center on flowers, the lyric likening Princess Diana to an English rose is particularly striking.

Shy VioletOwl City

Owl City, who achieved worldwide success with “Fireflies,” which reached No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart.

It’s the solo project of American musician Adam Young, and he’s actually quite familiar to Japanese audiences—he performed at Fuji Rock in 2015 and has worked on video game music.

His song “Shy Violet,” which portrays a “bashful violet,” is a refreshing pop tune featuring bright instrumentation and a clear, pure vocal.