Story Behind The Song
I never several people who have suffered a loss of a loved one in the last few years and I asked myself, How do they go on? What keeps them going? How would I cope if it happened to me? This song is a result.
Song Description
This story is first about growing up and watching our dreams change, dealing with change. Then a first love disappoints and I had to learn to let it go. And as life goes through its many changes, the best thing to do is to keep our arms full of flowers, or blessings, to have the courage to go on.
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Unique - Unclassified |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Poignant |
Subject |
Sadness, Courage |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
When I was little I had a big dream
To see my face on the movie screen
As I grew I found new possibilities
So I gathered them up
And I carry them with me
I hold an armful of flowers
As I walk through this meadow
With my armful of flowers
I can let one go
My first love, he gave me a rose
I put it in a vase
Where it kept its pose
Then he said he's leaving me
He knocked it on the floor
And I knew I wouldn't see him anymore
I hold an armful of flowers
As I walk through this meadow
With my armful of flowers
I can let one go
I know if I have to
I can let one go.
This iris is my mother
Tulip my father
And each shining daisy
Is a smiling friend
Sweet pea my daughter
Geranium, my son
And this one, this one
This lily is my husband
I'll carry them so gently
So I'll never crush them
I hold an armful of flowers
As I walk through this meadow
With my armful of flowers
I can let one go
Oh, I know if I have to
I can let one go.
I will always walk with my arms
Full of flowers