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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-famous and popular songs (21–30)

Blue OrchidThe White Stripes

The White Stripes – Blue Orchid (Official Music Video)
Blue OrchidThe White Stripes

“Blue Orchid,” a classic by the American alternative rock band The White Stripes.

The song was included on their 2005 album “Get Behind Me Satan.” It’s a cool rock tune featuring raw drums and distorted guitar! The title “Blue Orchid” refers to the blue orchid flower.

The music video for this track was ranked 13th on Yahoo’s “Top 20 Scariest Music Videos of All Time,” so if you’re interested, why not check it out?

Cherry Blossom RoadBibio

Bibbio is the solo project by the British musician Stephen Wilkinson.

This song is a track by Bibbio.

“Cherry Blossom” refers to the flowers of the cherry tree, so the title of the song evokes an image of an avenue lined with cherry trees.

SunflowerPaul Weller

Paul Weller – Sunflower (Official Video)
SunflowerPaul Weller

A single from Wild Wood, Paul Weller’s second solo album released in ’93.

Having made his mark as a member of The Jam and The Style Council, Paul’s mature charm only grows with age.

The album, packed with his signature sophisticated rock ’n’ roll, is highly recommended.

Black OrchidStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder Live – Black Orchid
Black OrchidStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is a genius musician who plays a wide variety of instruments so well that it’s hard to believe he has such limited vision, effortlessly transcending musical genres from soul and R&B to rock, pop, jazz, and Latin.

One of his songs is titled “Black Orchid,” which means a black orchid flower.

Lily Of The ValleyQueen

Queen – Lily Of The Valley (Official Lyric Video)
Lily Of The ValleyQueen

There’s a song by Queen, the legendary British rock band, called “Lily of the Valley.” Its Japanese title is rendered as “Tani ma no Yuri,” but “Lily of the Valley” refers to the flower known as suzuran in Japanese.

It may not be one of their most popular tracks, but it’s a beautifully flowing piece.

English RoseMotörhead

Motörhead is a high-speed, loud-as-hell rock band said to have developed a sound that encompassed the musical qualities of thrash metal and hardcore punk long before those genres emerged.

Among their songs is one called “English Rose.”

DandelionThe Rolling Stones

The B-side track released in 1967 by the British rock band the Rolling Stones was “Dandelion,” but in the United States it seems this song became more popular than the A-side.

“Dandelion” is a whimsical pop-rock tune that takes its theme from an old British tradition of dandelion fortune-telling.