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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.

Flower songs in Western music: World-famous and popular songs (11–20)

Desert RoseSting

“Desert Rose” is a classic by the British musician Sting, included as the second track on his 1999 album Brand New Day.

It’s a collaboration with Algerian singer Cheb Mami, whose contribution helps create a sound infused with an exotic, Arabic atmosphere.

The lyrics evoke the image of an oasis through a rose found in the desert, perfectly matching the song’s mysterious Arabian vibe.

Every Rose Has Its ThornPoison

It’s a heartbreak song by Poison, an American heavy metal band that was especially popular in the ’80s, featured on their smash-hit second album Open Up and Say…

Ahh!, and it’s said to be based on real experiences.

It starts with a relaxed acoustic guitar intro and gradually swells into something grand, which is really moving.

This may be sudden, but haven’t you ever hurt your partner with just a casual word? In the lyrics, that kind of drifting apart is poignantly compared to the dual nature of a rose’s beauty.

It really resonates with a broken heart…

And perhaps because of the sound’s atmosphere, there’s a curious warmth to it as well.

Brett Michaels’s husky yet crystalline vocals gently seep in—what a lovely song.

Life Is a FlowerAce of Base

Ace of Base – Life Is a Flower (Official Music Video)
Life Is a FlowerAce of Base

Ace of Base is a Swedish group consisting of two women and two men.

Their pop sound blends reggae and techno, and their clear, airy vocals are especially captivating.

Because they share the same member makeup and a similar musical style, they’re often compared to ABBA.

Their 1998 release “Life Is a Flower” features an upbeat, dance-ready arrangement that really gets you moving.

True to its title, the song is a fresh, poppy track packed with their charm—just like “life is a flower.”

China RosesEnya

When it comes to a songstress who captivates people around the world with a beautiful voice, many probably think of Enya.

“China Roses” is included on her 1995 album The Memory of Trees, which won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.

As the title suggests, “China Roses” refers to roses of Chinese origin, said to have been brought to Europe around the mid-18th century.

With its grand instrumentation and Enya’s beautiful vocals, this masterpiece leaves you with an incredibly serene feeling.

Morning GloryOasis

Oasis – Morning Glory (Official HD Remastered Video)
Morning GloryOasis

Titled “Morning Glory,” meaning morning glory (the flower), this song propelled the British rock band Oasis to global popularity.

It was included as the lead track on their 1995 album Morning Glory, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

The album cover also appears to have been inspired by the Beatles’ Abbey Road, a band they greatly respect.

It’s a rock tune with an irresistible, driving momentum—be sure to give it a listen!