Lyrics
Have you seen the flower growing just outside
Reflecting on the presence of a captivating flower outside.
If you look at it too long it'll take your mind
Warning against prolonged contemplation of the flower as it may captivate the mind.
Purple and blue like the wings of the night
Describing the colors of the flower as purple and blue, resembling the night's wings.
How long have you been staring at it moon eyed
Questioning the duration of intense gazing at the flower with fascination.
Don't look any longer
Advising against extended observation, as it may have negative consequences.
It'll take you down
Warning that prolonged attention to the flower can lead to a downward spiral.
It'll wear your soul as an evening gown
Imagery suggesting that the flower's influence can engulf and transform one's soul.
It painted all the other flowers grey
Indicating the flower's impact on other flowers, draining them of color and life.
They are dying
Noting the deterioration of other flowers, implying a negative influence from the central flower.
And there is not a single thing any of us can do about it
Expressing helplessness in the face of the dying flowers, unable to intervene.
Oh no
Reiterating a sense of concern or alarm regarding the flower's effects.
Oh no
-Oh no
-Ooooo
Symbolic vocalization, possibly emphasizing the mysterious or ominous nature of the flower.
Shouldn't walk too close
Cautioning against approaching the flower too closely.
Cause it'll get ya
Warning that proximity to the flower can have detrimental effects.
And when it does, and when it does, and when it does
Repetition emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the consequences of approaching the flower.
No body, no body, no body, no body knows
Emphasizing the unknown nature of the flower's impact.
No body knows what it'll do
Highlighting the unpredictability of the flower's actions.
With you so
Suggesting that the flower may have a particular effect on individuals.
Stay away, stay away, stay away
Repeatedly urging to stay away from the flower, reinforcing the warning.
Stay away
-Stay away
-Stay away
-Stay away
-Stay away
-Ooooooo
Repeating vocalization, possibly signifying a lingering sense of danger or mystery.
Lalalalala
Repeating nonspecific vocalizations, potentially conveying a mix of emotions or reactions.
Lalalalala
-Lalaalala
-Oooooo
Continuation of vocalization, leaving an open-ended or unresolved feeling.
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