Lyrics: Petals
Petals
I’ve often wondered if there’s ever been a perfect familyI’ve always longed for undividedness and sought stability
A flower taught me how to prayBut as I grew, that flower changedShe started flaying in the windLike golden petals scattering
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
I gravitated towards a patriarch so young predictablyI was resigned to spend my life within a maze of misery
A boy and a girl befriended meWe’re bonded through despondencyI stayed so long but finallyI fled to save my sanity
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)
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
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
Available on “Rainbow” album
