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Wildflower Lyrics - Tyrese
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Wildflower Song Lyrics
[Verse 1]
She's faced the hardest time you could imagine
And many times her eyes fought back the tears, Lord, Lord
And when her youthful world was about to fall in
Her tiny, slender shoulders, all the weight of all her fears
And a sorrow no one hears still rings in midnight silence
In her ears
[Chorus]
Let her cry, oh she's a lady (She's a lady)
Let her dream, for she's a child (Child)
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a sweet and gentle flowеr growing wild, yeah
[Verse 2]
If by chance I should hold her (If by chancе that I should her)
Let me hold her for all times (Let me hold her for all times)
If allowed just one possession, I would pick her (I would pick her)
From the garden to be mine
[Bridge]
Baby, bae
Ooh, yeah, hey-hey, yeah
[Verse 3]
Be careful how you touch her for she will awaken
For sleep's the only freedom oh that she knows, Lord, Lord
And when you walk into her eyes, you won't believe
The way she's always paying for a debt she never owes
And a silent wind still blows, that only she can hear
So she goes
[Chorus]
Let her cry, oh she's a lady (She's a lady)
Let her dream, for she is a child (Child)
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a sweet and gentle flower growing wild, yeah
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, she's my flower
Growing, oh yeah (Oh yeah)
[Interlude]
Dear mama
This is your baby boy
Hoping that you can hear me
I love you so much
You sacrificed so much
Raising four of us
On your own
You did the best you could
You was just tryna survive your pain
You were like a flower
A gentle flower
A black rose that grew through concrete
Baby
And while you're in Heaven, I hope
You find it in your heart to forgive me
I did the best I could, mama
I know Jesus is smiling every day, every day
Now that you're there
Amen
[Outro]
Yeah, yeah
Baby, baby, babe
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Yeah, yeah
Yo do, yeah
You're my flower
Mama, you're my number one sweet lady
Sweet little flower, oh
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
September, 20th 2024
About "Wildflower"
"Wildflower" is an intensely emotional and personal song by Tyrese, off his album *Beautiful Pain*, released in 2024. The song was issued on August 16, 2024, and production credits go to B.A.M. and David Foster. It's about being vulnerable, being strong, and giving homage. Tyrese refers to a woman who has been through so much pain, hard work, and is still able to bloom as a "wildflower." This song reflects on love and is a dedication to his late mother; therefore, it encompasses soulful harmonies with lyrics that are introspective and emotionally charged.
- Producers: B.A.M. & David Foster
- Writers: Tyrese, Doug Edwards & David Richardson
- Album: Beautiful Pain
- Release Date: August 16, 2024
- Genre: R&B
Song Meanings Explained.
Wildflower is a powerful song that focuses on the strength and fragility of a woman who has been through overwhelming challenges. Tyrese uses the imagery of a wildflower growing in harsh conditions to symbolize this woman's quiet resilience. She's endured such pain, she has fought so hard, and yet here she remains, a flower unbroken, growing merely because blooms emerge under conditions of hostility. Tyrese sings in praise and defense of her, telling the world to acknowledge her strength while leaving her to dream and heal.
[Verse 1]
He begins by setting the tone of just how rough it has been going for the woman, which is his "wildflower." She carries the world on her shoulders and tries to hold back her tears, though the pain remains constant. Most of the struggles she faces are in silence; not necessarily noticed—only her inner strength keeps her continuing. The pain that "rings in midnight silence" vocalizes her fights, which nobody hears or understands.
[Chorus]
The chorus really gets across this double nature of the woman—strong and fragile. Tyrese begs to "let her cry" and "let her dream," for she is a lady and a child, and she needs someone to look after her and be gentle with her. The rain symbolizes a cleansing or renewal, while the imagery of a flower growing wild suggests that she is beautiful and free-spirited in spite of all.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Tyrese pleads for the protection and cherishing of this woman. He addresses the worth of having her close-by, not as property but to care for. The metaphor of picking her off that garden to be his own reflects why it's important to treasure someone because she has been through an adversity.
[Bridge & Verse 3]
The bridge and third verse reflect more on the woman's vulnerability. Tyrese urges caution in handling her since she can wake out of this peace easily, tucked into sleep—the only freedom she knows. In her eyes, he sees that the burden this places is one of paying the "debt she never owes," as it puts her in continuous suffering. The silent wind which is only heard by her discloses personal pain and trauma continuing to haunt her.
[Interlude]
The interlude is a personal letter to Tyrese's mom, who he feels is the absolute "wildflower." Tyrese reflects on the different sacrifices his mom had to go through and her strength for being a single mom raising four children. He likens the person of his mother to a "black rose that grew through concrete." This personal dedication underlines the themes of the song: admiration, love, and forgiveness as he asks his mum to forgive him and rest in Heaven.
Song Theme.
Resilience to adversity is a dominant theme in this song of *Wildflower*. Just like the wildflower, the woman blooms and survives in an environment that gives little or no support. The lyrics range from talking about her strength, to becoming vulnerable, and to the very important message of recognizing people around you who silently struggle. The song will later speak of maternal love; Tyrese's tribute to his mother underlines the point that women, especially mothers, often bear heavy weights while receiving little acknowledgment for their sacrifices.
Technical Analysis.
The song Wildflower incorporates soulful R&B with rich instrumentation, managing to create just about the most emotive backdrop one could think of to the deeply personal lyrics. B.A.M. and David Foster produced this slow, vocal-driven track where Tyrese is desperate for every line, with an honest intensity. Piano and soft strings spur the song forward on a tender, introspective tone.
Lyrically, Tyrese fuses poetic imagery with raw emotion; from the flower of a "wildflower," which can be subject to fragility yet shows resilience. The chorus is most striking here; this is the point from which one receives a call for space to be vulnerable yet resilient. Moreover, the interlude, which is for his mother, makes the track somewhat personal and introspective.
In conclusion, Wildflower is a brilliantly done song, which elaborates on the issue of strength versus vulnerability and makes this particular song outstanding in Tyrese's album *Beautiful Pain*. With its stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this song has a lot to say about love, admiration, and the quiet resilience of people who can stand life's challenges.
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