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.

Playlist

Foreign songs about flowers: world classics and popular hits
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Bed Of RosesBon Jovi		Bon Jovi’s classic, a love song ballad
2	Kiss From A RoseSeal		Seal’s classic song “Kiss from a Rose”
3	RosesShawn Mendes		A pop star from Toronto, a classic with sweet vocals
4	Fading Like A FlowerRoxette		A famous song by Sweden's Roxette
5	Supermarket FlowersEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s moving tribute song to his grandmother
6	The RoseBette Midler		Theme song of the movie “Rose,” the story of a female singer
7	Hyacinth HouseThe Doors		The appeal of The Doors’ classic song “Hyacinth House”
8	FlowerKYLIE MINOGUE		Kylie’s “Flower” is a classic love song.
9	Shy VioletOwl City		Owl City’s refreshing song “Shy Violet”
10	Desert RoseSting		An exotic collaborative piece by Sting and Cheb Mami
11	Candle In The WindElton John		Elton John’s elegy, dedicated to Monroe and Princess Diana
12	Every Rose Has Its ThornPoison		A heartbreak song by Poison from the ’80s, a cry from the heart
13	Daisy ft. Julia MichaelsZedd		“Daisy,” the famous song by Zedd, a top DJ in the EDM scene
14	Life Is a FlowerAce of Base		A pop band from Sweden blending reggae and techno
15	China RosesEnya		Enya’s “China Roses” is a gentle classic.
16	Rose In DecemberHalestorm		Lizzy Hale’s soul-stirring acoustic solo performance
17	Morning GloryOasis		Oasis’s hit song “Morning Glory”
18	Lilac WineJeff Buckley		Jeff Buckley's masterpiece 'Lilac Wine'
19	Blue OrchidThe White Stripes		The White Stripes’ classic song “Blue Orchid”
20	The RoseWestlife		A moving flower song that depicts the power of love
21	Cherry Blossom RoadBibio		A solo project track that evokes a row of cherry blossoms
22	IrisGoo Goo Dolls		The Goo Goo Dolls’ classic song “Iris”
23	SunflowerPaul Weller		Paul Weller's solo track, brimming with mature appeal
24	Lotus FlowerRadiohead		Radiohead is an innovative rock band.
25	DandelionThe Rolling Stones		A rock song themed around dandelion fortune-telling
26	Black OrchidStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder, the blind genius musician
27	Sun Flower Sun KissedYppah		Fusion of electronica and shoegaze
28	Lily Of The ValleyQueen		Queen's beautiful song, Lily of the Valley
29	SunflowerREX ORANGE COUNTY		The sweet songs of Rex Orange
30	Yellow RosesHeron		Heron of the Sun-Dappled Folk and the Yellow Rose
31	Days of Wine and RosesElla Fitzgerald		The movie’s theme song became a famous jazz number.
32	Pictures of LilyThe Who		A sorrowful ballad portraying a heartrending love for Lily
33	English RoseMotörhead		Signature song of the pioneering rock band Motörhead
34	EdelweissThe Sound of Music		Love for Austria and the alpine flower Edelweiss
35	Violets For Your FursMatt Dennis		A winter love song of violets and fur
36	MoonflowerSantana		A classic song by the Latin rock band Santana
37	FlowersMiley Cyrus		Miley’s hit song that sings of self-love and independence
38	Forget Me NotsPATRICE RUSHEN		Raschen’s disco hit song
39	Marygold SkyDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hall & Oates' soul music album
40	Honeysuckle RoseAnita O’Day		A jazz classic that sings of the sweet scent of flowers and love
41	Rose Gives a LillyYuck		The power-pop track “Rose” by Yack
42	Like a RoseMeat Loaf ft. Jack Black		The rose woman has a femme fatale vibe.
43	Marigold ConjunctionStackridge.		Captivating music of progressive rock
44	RosemarySuzanne Vega		A female singer-songwriter who sings about social issues
45	CarnationThe Jam		The Jam’s final album “Carnation”
46	Wild FlowerThe Cult		The Cult, a hard rock band with a fluid lineup
47	Mother RosePatti Smith		Patti Smith stands in for Dylan, absent from the Nobel Prize ceremony
48	Run For The RosesDan Fogelberg		A Kentucky Derby song brimming with love for horses
49	Daffodil LamentThe Cranberries		Music like a prayer by The Cranberries
50	SnowdropRoland Orzabal		Snowdrop by Tears for Fears
51	LiliesBat For Lashes		Music by a British artist of Pakistani descent
52	Daisy JaneAmerica		A classic song by an American band about a romantic breakup
53	Day Of The SunflowersBasement Jaxx ft. Yoko Ono		Promise, a collaboration song with Yoko Ono
54	Yankee RoseDavid Lee Roth		Van Halen’s solo track—captivating with an all-star lineup
55	Tokyo RoseIdle Eyes		Wartime designations and a Canadian rock band’s song
56	Autumn FlowerRoddy Frame		Warm solo music resonating on a quiet night
57	BloodflowersThe Cure		The Cure: Robert Smith's music is immortal.
58	La vie en roseLouis Armstrong		Piaf’s classic, sung by Armstrong
59	Scarlet RoseAlexa Khan		An evocative slow number from an overseas TV series
60	Tiger LilyMatchbook Romance		A legendary emo band that broke up but reunited temporarily
61	FlowerSoundgarden		Soundgarden, a key band of grunge
62	Listen To The Flower PeopleSpinal Tap		A rip-roaring comedy about a fictional, outlandish rock band
63	Power FlowerStevie Wonder		A gentle ballad from a music film
64	A Flower In The DesertThe Cult		The Cult: Their evolving musical style is part of the appeal
65	You Don’t Bring Me FlowersBarbra Streisand & Neil Diamond		The sorrow of lost love and the distance between hearts