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Introduction
“Flowers For Mama” is one of those George Jones songs that hits you right in the heart. It’s a simple, yet profoundly moving story about a son’s love and reverence for his mother. The song tells the tale of a man who visits a flower shop, intending to buy flowers for his mother, only to find himself reflecting on the deeper significance of this gesture. It’s a song that doesn’t just speak about love—it’s drenched in it, from the first note to the last line.
What makes “Flowers For Mama” truly special is the way it captures that universal feeling of wanting to honor our mothers. It’s not just about the flowers; it’s about everything they symbolize—love, sacrifice, memories, and the unspoken bond between a mother and her child. George Jones delivers the song with such sincerity that you can’t help but feel every word. His voice, rich with emotion, brings the story to life, making it easy for listeners to relate to their own experiences with their mothers.
This song isn’t just a piece of music; it’s a reminder of the importance of cherishing those we love while we still have the chance. It’s about the simple acts of love that often mean the most. Every time you listen to “Flowers For Mama,” it’s like being gently reminded to take a moment and appreciate the people who have shaped us, especially our mothers.
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Lyrics
Papa brought flowers for mama today
And all the grown children, but it’s not mother’s day
I don’t have no money, not even a dime
But I brought mama flowers like I have all the time.
Everyday I pick flowers from this pretty hill
A small box of Daisies and a few Daffodils
I bring them to mama at the end of the day
And say flowers for mama, here’s mama’s bouquet.
They brighten her face and she holds me close
She’d say they are more precious than a beautiful rose
And she wore a smile sweeter than millions of flowers
A smile that I’ll carry through life’s darkest hours.
[Spoken:]
Now mama was lying there, yes, they tell me she passed away
And she was surrounded by flowers that out-shined my bouquet
I know mine aren’t fancy but still all the while
They were placed in her hand and I know I saw mama smile.
[Sang:]
Flowers for mama I picked them today
Not very much, just a simple bouquet
Mom wasn’t so fancy but up there above
She’s the prettiest flower in God’s garden of love.