Lyrics: Petals
Welcome to Mariahpedia’s exploration of the Mariah Carey lyrics Petals. This deeply personal ballad from her album Rainbow delves into Mariah’s emotional journey and the loss of trust she experienced with family members throughout her life. With its raw vulnerability and poignant storytelling, “Petals” offers listeners a glimpse into Mariah’s inner struggles and resilience. Dive into the lyrics to uncover the heartfelt emotions that make this song a standout in her discography.
Petals
I’ve often wondered if there’s ever been a perfect familyI’ve always longed for undividedness and sought stability
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A flower taught me how to prayBut as I grew, that flower changedShe started flaying in the windLike golden petals scattering
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And I miss you dandelionAnd even love youAnd I wish there was a wayFor me to trust youBut it hurts me every timeI try to touch you
But I miss you dandelionAnd even love you
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I gravitated towards a patriarch so young predictablyI was resigned to spend my life within a maze of misery
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A boy and a girl befriended meWe’re bonded through despondencyI stayed so long but finallyI fled to save my sanity
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And I miss you little sisAnd Little brotherAnd I hope you realizeI’ll always love you(Always love you)And although you’re strugglingYou will recover (we’re gonna make it maybe)And I miss you little sis and little brother
So many I consideredClosest to meTurned on a dime and sold meOut dutifullyAlthough that knife was chippingAway at meThey turned their eyes away andWent home to sleep(Sleep) (Sleep) (Sleep)
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And I missed a lot of lifeBut I’ll recoverThough I know you really likeTo see me sufferStill I wish that you and I’dForgive each other‘Cause I miss you, ValentineAnd really loved you
I really loved you(I guess I loved you)I tried so hardBut you drove me awayTo preserve my sanity
And I found the strength to break away
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Performed by: Mariah Carey
Written by: Mariah Carey, James Harris III, James Wright, Jim Wright, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
Produced by: Mariah Carey, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis
Source: Columbia, Universal Music Publishing
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