Lotus Flower
Blossoming Love: Decoding Joe August's Lotus Flower Meaning
Lyrics
You are my lotus flower
You hold a special and significant place in my life, symbolized by the metaphor "lotus flower."
I couldn't say it louder
I feel strongly about my emotions towards you, although I may not express them loudly or overtly.
Every day when I wake
Each day when I wake up, your presence is a constant and integral part of my thoughts and life.
I know that life ain't easy
Acknowledging that life is challenging and not always smooth.
In this democracy,
Referencing challenges in a democratic society, where scrutiny and surveillance are prevalent.
they're watching every step you take
The awareness of being closely observed and monitored in various aspects of life.
Don't know what I'd do
Expressing uncertainty about how to cope or navigate life without your presence.
If I didn't have you in my arms
Highlighting the comfort and solace found in having you close, metaphorically in my arms.
Baby, you should know
Conveying the importance of you knowing that my actions were never intended to cause you harm.
I never meant to do you no harm
An affirmation that any negative impact on you was unintentional and regrettable.
You are my lotus flower
Reiterating the symbolic significance of comparing you to a lotus flower, emphasizing purity and beauty.
in the eleventh hour
Emphasizing your importance, particularly during challenging or critical times ("eleventh hour").
I just want to watch you bloom
Expressing a desire to witness and appreciate your personal growth and blossoming.
They told me life ain't easy
Reaffirming the acknowledgment that life is not easy and can be filled with difficulties.
In this democracy
Reflecting on challenges within a democratic society, possibly alluding to societal issues.
The kind of bullshit that would make you wanna move
Commenting on the frustrating and nonsensical aspects of life that might motivate one to make a change.
Don't know what I'd do
Similar to line 7, expressing the importance of your presence in the face of uncertainty or difficulty.
If I didn't have you in my arms
Reiterating the comfort derived from having you close during challenging times.
Baby, you should know
Reassuring you that any unintended harm caused was never part of the initial intention.
I never meant to do you no harm
A repetition of the apology and assurance that harm was not intended.
My lotus flower
A concluding affirmation of your symbolic importance, reminiscent of purity and beauty like a lotus flower.
My lotus flower
A repetition of the symbolic comparison, underscoring the enduring significance of the relationship.
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