New Flowers
Blossoming Life: Catie Curtis' Reflection on Growth and Parenthood
Lyrics
My backyard is filling up with new flowers
Reflecting on the growth of new flowers in the backyard, symbolizing change and renewal.
From a garden I had years ago
Recalling a garden from years ago and the time it took for it to flourish.
Look how long it took to grow
Emphasizing the patience required for growth and development.
My old friends had kids right out of high school
Observing friends who became parents early in life while the singer navigated her own path.
While I watched for the signs on the road
Expressing the singer's journey, looking for signs and direction on the road of life.
Look how long it takes to grow
Reiterating the theme of patience and the time it takes for personal growth.
I guess I’ve been a lot of places
Noting a history of traveling to various places in pursuit of achievements or "prizes."
Trying to get all of my prizes
Highlighting the diminishing significance of past accomplishments.
Now they don’t mean so much anymore
Questioning the purpose or meaning of the singer's successes.
What does my sun shine for
Pondering the significance of the sun shining and what it represents in the singer's life.
I got two reasons more
Revealing that the singer now has two additional reasons for her sun to shine.
As a young girl I had just the one dream
Recalling a singular dream from the singer's youth and following it steadfastly through challenges.
And I followed it straight through the dark
Emphasizing the strength gained from pursuing one's dreams despite difficulties.
Long how strong it makes your heart
Reflecting on the strength acquired from overcoming obstacles.
Now my back yard is filling up with new flowers
Reiterating the theme of the backyard filling with new flowers, possibly signifying a shift in priorities.
I can’t seem to get anything done
Expressing difficulty in accomplishing tasks due to the new focus on nurturing relationships.
Hanging out all day with the littlest one
Spending quality time with the youngest family member.
I guess I’ve been a lot of places
Referencing the singer's extensive travels in pursuit of personal achievements.
Trying to get all of my prizes
Reiterating the diminishing significance of past accomplishments.
Now they don’t mean so much anymore
Questioning the meaning or value of the singer's past successes.
What does my sun shine for
Pondering the significance of the sun shining and its relevance to the singer's life.
I got two reasons more
Revealing that the singer now has two additional reasons for her sun to shine.
Everybody used to tell us
Recalling advice about children changing everything, but noting a different reality.
Children change everything
Contrasting common expectations about the impact of children with the actual experience.
But that’s not exactly what is happening
Clarifying that the changes brought by children are neither a curse nor a cure.
It’s not a curse or a cure
Affirming the commitment to creating a better world for the two beloved children.
Gonna make a better world for
Expressing the singer's motivation to make positive changes for the sake of her children.
My two reasons more
Stating the singer's dedication to creating a better world for her two reasons for living.
Two kids I adore
Acknowledging and expressing affection for the two adored children.
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