Foreign songs about flowers: world classics and popular hits

LiliesBat For Lashes

Bat For Lashes – Lilies (Official Music Video)

Bat for Lashes is a music project fronted by Natasha Khan, who is half Pakistani and half British.

While they aren’t very well-known in Japan, it seems that in their home country their talent has been recognized by the likes of Björk, Radiohead, and Beck.

One of their songs is Lilies.

FlowerSoundgarden

Soundgarden – Flower [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Soundgarden, one of the bands that paved the way for the grunge boom.

While they may have been somewhat overshadowed compared to Nirvana and Pearl Jam, their heavy, immersive world is outstanding.

This is included on their 1988 debut album, Ultramega OK.

Listen To The Flower PeopleSpinal Tap

Listen to the Flower People

Spinal Tap, the fictional, over-the-top band from director Rob Reiner’s rock comedy film This Is Spinal Tap.

Brimming with rock ’n’ roll spirit yet showing zero consistency in musical style.

This is the track they supposedly made to ride the hippie boom.

The Japanese title is “Listen to the Flower People.”

A Flower In The DesertThe Cult

the cult – A Flower In The Desert – Dreamtime

The Cult, who were saddled with the somewhat unflattering, awkward label of a “positive punk band,” reportedly angered fans.

They later shifted to a hard rock style, but the coolness of their sound still feels fresh today.

Scarlet RoseAlexa Khan

Cold Case – Scarlet Rose – by Alexa Khan

The overseas drama Cold Case, which was also remade in Japan starring Hiroshi Yoshida, used this song in Season 4, Episode 6, “The Record.” I assumed it was a cover of an oldies tune, but it turns out it’s actually an original song for the show.

A slow number with an intoxicating vibe.

Day Of The SunflowersBasement Jaxx ft. Yoko Ono

Basement Jaxx ft. Yoko Ono ‘Day Of The Sunflowers (We March On)’

A dance unit born in the UK and a true superstar of the club music scene.

This track from their fifth album, Scars, features guest vocals by Yoko Ono.

Surprisingly fitting, Yoko’s vocals entwine with this dance tune.

Run For The RosesDan Fogelberg

Dan Fogelberg – Run for the Roses

A song said to have been created as the theme for the Kentucky Derby, held each year in the U.

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state of Kentucky.

Fittingly, it brims with love for horses, and listening to it warms the heart.

With its country-folk vibe, it might be perfect for a slow weekend morning.