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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)

IrisGoo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls – Iris [Official Music Video] [4K Remaster]
IrisGoo Goo Dolls

Iris, sung by the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, who have been together for over 30 years, was used as an insert song in the 1998 film City of Angels starring Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan, and became a worldwide hit.

The title Iris refers to the flower, whose language of flowers signifies “a message of love.” Both the lyrics—crafted to reflect the film’s worldview—and the meaning of the title carry a certain poignancy, conveying heartfelt feelings for a loved one.

Why not watch the movie to deepen your appreciation of the song?

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.

Lotus FlowerRadiohead

Radiohead, a rock band that represents the United Kingdom, is said to experiment with each album and possess a musical style not confined to the rock genre.

The vocalist Thom Yorke is also active in his solo work.

It’s said that their classic song Lotus Flower has a PV (music video) featuring an Egashira 2:50 version.

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.

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.

Sun Flower Sun KissedYppah

Ipa is a solo project by American musician Joe Corrales Jr.

He is an artist who has gained popularity with a sound that fuses shoegaze and hip-hop through electronica centered on sampling and programming.

“Sunflower” means “himawari” (sunflower).

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.