Foreign songs about flowers: world classics and popular hits
Beautiful flowers that add color to our lives—giving them as gifts and decorating with them.
In songs, the word is often used metaphorically.
How many songs about flowers do you know?
There are quite a lot, but take this opportunity to check some out.
I’m sure you’ll discover something new.
Foreign pop songs about flowers: World classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Bed Of RosesBon Jovi
“Bed of Roses” is a song by the American rock band Bon Jovi, and it’s a love song that lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi dedicated to his wife.
It was included on the 1992 album “Keep the Faith” and reached number one on the UK charts.
Centered around piano, the ballad is enhanced by Richie Sambora’s expressive, soulful guitar, creating a wonderful sound.
It’s one of Bon Jovi’s most popular ballads—be sure to give it a listen!
Fading Like A FlowerRoxette
“Fading Like A Flower” is a song by Roxette, the Swedish male-female pop duo.
Released as a single from their 1991 album Joyride, it marked their fifth consecutive Top 10 entry on the U.
S.
charts.
It’s a classic rock ballad where Marie Fredriksson’s beautiful vocals soar over a piano accompaniment.
The lyrics are also captivating, expressing the narrator’s lingering feelings for “you” through the metaphor of a fading flower.
Supermarket FlowersEd Sheeran
“Supermarket Flowers” is a song by Ed Sheeran, a globally popular singer-songwriter.
It was included on his 2017 album “÷” and reached number one on the charts in multiple countries.
The song was written for Ed’s late grandmother, beginning with a scene of clearing away the flowers that had been placed in her hospital room.
It opens with a piano intro, and when Ed’s warm voice comes in, it creates a distinctly wistful atmosphere.
It’s a masterpiece filled with Ed’s feelings for his grandmother—definitely give it a listen!
Kiss From A RoseSeal
Kiss from a Rose, sung by Seal, an R&B singer from London, England, was used in the 1994 film The NeverEnding Story III.
It won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 1996 Grammy Awards.
The song’s theme has been interpreted in various ways—love, drugs, the afterlife—but Seal has commented that it’s “saying something important that’s hard to express in words.” Like a rose with thorns, it’s a classic that conveys how beautiful things can also have a dangerous side.
RosesShawn Mendes
“Roses” is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes from Toronto.
From his debut album onward, Shawn drew major attention, and all four of his releases reached No.
1 in the U.
S.
, propelling him to pop stardom.
“Roses” is a track where you can savor his sweet vocals.
The simple accompaniment makes his captivating voice stand out even more.
If you like pop songs, this is one you should listen to at least once!
The RoseBette Midler
This song is the theme for the American film “The Rose,” starring Bette Midler.
Many women’s names in the West are also names of flowers, and in this film “Rose” likewise refers to a woman’s name.
The movie portrays the life of love and passion of a female rock singer modeled after the legendary 1960s singer Janis Joplin.
FlowerKYLIE MINOGUE
Kylie Minogue, an Australian singer who’s also popular in Japan, has generated a lot of buzz here as well, with her songs used in TV dramas and covered by Japanese artists.
Her song “Flower,” included on her 2012 self-cover album The Abbey Road Sessions, is a masterpiece that expresses the love one feels for a child who seems as precious as a flower.
Kylie looks stunning in a dress in the music video, so be sure to check it out!