Fake Flowers
Blossoms of Betrayal: Unveiling Deceit in Max Greene's 'Fake Flowers'
Lyrics
So you thought I would be useful as a friend
Expressing disappointment that the speaker was only valued as a friend for utility.
So you thought that my good will would never end
Suggesting that the speaker's goodwill was expected to be limitless.
So you thought you'd have a laugh at my expense
Highlighting that someone found amusement at the speaker's expense.
It's pointless building your defense
Stating that building a defense is futile, possibly indicating betrayal or conflict.
Your shallow motive's evident
Pointing out the obvious and shallow motives behind the actions of others.
It's no use watering fake flowers
Metaphorically advising against investing effort in nurturing fake relationships or situations.
They'll never bloom for you
Suggesting that fake or insincere things will never thrive or bring fulfillment.
And though they're keeping up appearances
Acknowledging that appearances can be deceiving, but the underlying truth is absent.
They'll never be true
Emphasizing that despite maintaining appearances, there is a lack of authenticity.
Always there but good as dead to you
Describing a sense of being present but emotionally disconnected or irrelevant.
So you thought that if you pushed me I would bend
Suspecting that the speaker was perceived as someone easily manipulated or influenced.
So you thought I was a dollar you could spend
Comparing the speaker's worth to a dollar, implying a transactional and disposable view.
And it seems there is no depth you won't descend
Indicating a realization that the person's actions lack moral or ethical depth.
You pound away without an ounce of sense
Conveying a sense of relentless, senseless pressure or attack from the other person.
I'll speak of you in the past tense
Expressing a decision to distance oneself from the person, using past tense.
It's no use watering fake flowers
Reiterating the futility of investing in false or insincere relationships.
They'll never bloom for you
Continuing the theme that insincere things will not bring true satisfaction.
And though they're keeping up appearances
Highlighting the deceptive nature of appearances without genuine substance.
They'll never be true
Emphasizing that despite efforts to appear genuine, the truth is lacking.
Always there but good as dead to you
Reiterating a presence that is superficial and emotionally disconnected.
They'll only leave you feeling blue
Suggesting that investing in insincere relationships will lead to sadness or disappointment.
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