Oh yes, my friends you guessed it! You know where this gal is going today. Outdoors to spin around Julie Andrews style whilst belting out how the hills are alive with the sound of music; completely ignorant of the fact I'll be soon meeting my captain so we can sing Edelweiss and climb every mountain together.
If that was indeed your guess, it's a fantastic idea but I don't have any Sound of Music outfits on hand so we'll have to settle for a magnificent monologue of a few of my favorite things: flowers, music, and more flowers. Hard rock, easy listening, broadway, instrumental; just about any genre you're into there is certain to be a floral title. Take "Edelweiss" from Sound of Music, for example. How often have I heard this song but haven't "listened" to the lyrics or get a good visual on the flower. Symbolizing nobility and courage; this small and white sponge-looking bloom is the national flower of Austria. After researching a bit and listening to the song again, I find the already lovely and graceful music has taken on new meaning and beauty. Interesting how a little knowledge can transform a song.
Another popular song with a floral title comes to mind is Tiny Tim's rendition of "Tiptoe thru the Tulips with Me". Although released before I was born; the charming lyrics surrounded by a trilling voice and friendly ukelele accompanies my thoughts whenever I think of the bright and cheerful symbol of perfect love, the tulip. The original version of the song by Nick Lucas isn't as familiar but just as delightful to hear! Have you noticed how a flower's meaning emerge through the music? Thanks to Nick and Tiny Tim's interpretation of the tulip, I cannot think of a better way to musically describe these sweet and simple blooms.
There are so many songs to choose from and most flowers are represented in music but I must tack on "My Little Buttercup" from The Three Amigos because:
1. It's a favorite childhood movie of mine.
2. It has esteemed members of SNL in it.
3. It's entertaining as all get out!
Representing cheerfulness and charm, these golden yellow cup-shaped blooms spread lavishly and also symbolize richness. Again, the flower's meaning is conveyed perfectly through the music!
What list of songs with flowers in the title would be complete without one of the most popular blooms of them all? You know where I'm going with this, yes? "Everything's Coming up Roses" at the top of this list and it would be grand to receive a "Kiss from a Rose" but watch out because "Every Rose has its Thorn" , Yet we still pay "Tribute to a Rose" because "Love is a Rose" and don't forget the longstanding symbol for love, appreciation, devotion, remembrance, and friendship is "The Rose"
I could go on like this for awhile but don't want to distract you from the rest of your day. These songs are just a very select few from lists of hundreds. There is even a link for music about flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables on one list!
A great way to express love is through the gift of music, like a mixed tape, cd, ipod, etc..but if you are short on time of sifting through thousands of songs about flowers, just stop on by or give us a call to send some while you are compiling music! Vased or through an instrument, flowers have the ability to create lyrics for the message you want to send.
