Sweeter Than the Flowers
Sweeter Than the Flowers: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Mother's Love
Lyrics
Just as far as I can remember
Reflecting on the past, recalling memories.
She'll remain the rose of my heart
Expressing enduring love, referring to someone as the cherished one.
Mama fell sick along in December
Mother became ill in December.
February brought us broken hearts
Heartbreak in February, likely related to the mother's condition.
The reason we've not called a family reunion
Choosing not to have a family gathering due to the absence of the mother.
We knew that she wouldn't be there
Acknowledging the mother's absence from the family reunion.
But now that we've thought it all over Mama
Reflecting on past decisions regarding the family reunion.
We know you're spirit is here
Acknowledging the presence of the mother's spirit.
Oh no I can't forget the hours your the only one Momma
Expressing difficulty in forgetting moments spent with the mother.
And sweeter than the flowers
Comparing the mother's sweetness to flowers.
Oh no there's no use to bother
Discouraging discussion about the mother to avoid causing pain to the father.
To speak of you now would only hurt Father
Acknowledging the father's emotional vulnerability.
Oh no momma we'll never forget you
Expressing a commitment to never forget the mother.
And someday we'll meet you up there
Anticipating a reunion with the mother in the afterlife.
We all gathered round and I stared at their faces
Describing a gathering of family members.
All heads were bowed mighty low
Depicting a somber moment with bowed heads.
But this was one time we all had to face it
Facing a difficult reality collectively.
Though it hurt us so badly you know
Expressing the emotional pain experienced by all.
Well it looked so good to see us together
Highlighting the positive aspect of family togetherness.
But I had to look after dad
Maintaining responsibility for the father in the mother's absence.
Oh no Mother when I passed by your casket
Expressing reluctance in facing the mother's lifeless body.
I didn't want to remember you dead
Conveying the difficulty in accepting the mother's death.
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