Flowers

## Audio

"**Flowers**" is a song by Gabi DeMartino. It was released on July 13, 2018, as the third single and fourth track from Niki & Gabi's debut extended play, *Individual*, followed by its official music video on July 25, 2018, directed by Aaron Grasso.

## Background

On April 27, 2018, Gabi shared a picture from the behind the scenes of the music video, revealing that it's a secret project that will be released soon. the day after, Gabi shared another Picture from the behind the scenes and also shared a snippet of the lyrics. On June 18, 2018, a snippet of the song and music video were uploaded onto the Niki and Gabi channel and her Instagram. On July 11, 2018, Gabi shared a snippet of the song and revealed that it will be out in two days. On July 18, 2018, a picture from the behind the scenes of the art cover was posted on Niki and Gabi's Instagram. On July 20, 2018, Gabi revealed that the music video will be out on Sunday. On July 22, 2018, Gabi said she's post-poning the music video due to an online drama with Gabi's now-friend Ariana Grande and her fans.

## Music video

On November 21, 2018, Niki and Gabi gave an interview with Pop Star Online on Paris Hilton in the music video.

We actually got yelled at a few times by the director because we just kept like standing there and talking about like outside conversations, like when her and I reunite we have so much to talk about. So, like, when someone comes in they're like hey time to shoot this, we're like hold on one second, one second, like we can never get enough time together when we finally see each other.
And I never thought I'd have that relationship with her because people have portrayed her like in the past like growing up portrayed her to be some kind of way. She's one of the most down to earth people I ever met.
She just was so excited for it. Like, nothing in return for her. I don't understand why she would want to come do that. But, she took a whole day off her busy schedule just to be there for me and with me and then this video. And I just think she's honestly just very genuine and sweet for doing that. She even like blessed my pregnant best friend's baby. Like, it was the funniest thing in the world. But, she's pretty much the most humble person in the spotlight that I'm friends with.

## Live Performance

Gabi debuted "Flowers" live on December 27, 2018 at iPlay America.

## Lyrics

**[Intro]**

Flowers, flowers, flowers (Oh)

Flowers, flowers, flowers only die

**[Verse 1]**

Maybe this time I’ll buy roses

But all I can feel are the thorns

A nice bouquet for your mistakes

Been here before

In my head counting your footsteps

As you walk up to the door

Another show, the curtains close

It’s all you know

**[Pre-Chorus]**

It's criminal and unoriginal

(Ah-ah-aah)

(Ah-ah-aah)

**[Chorus]**

Don’t you bring me flowers just to keep this love alive

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause flowers only die

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause they can’t make it right

don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause flowers, flowers, flowers only die

Flowers, flowers

Flowers only die

Flowers, flowers

Flowers only

**[Verse 2]**

I keep on stepping on petals

‘Cause you keep on telling your lies

So hide your truth from someone new

We've wilted 'cause of you

**[Pre-Chorus]**

The dirt is dry

Can’t bring us back to life

Just realize (Ah-ah-aah)

**[Chorus]**

Don’t you bring me flowers just to keep this love alive

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause flowers only die

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

'Cause they can’t make it right

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause flowers, flowers, flowers only die

Flowers, flowers

Flowers only die

Flowers, flowers

Flowers only

**[Bridge]**

Feels like a funeral

Feels like a funeral

Another funeral

Flowers only-

Feels like a funeral

Feels like a funeral

Another funeral

Flowers only die

**[Chorus]**

Don’t you bring me flowers just to keep this love alive

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause flowers only die

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause they can’t make it right

Don’t you bring me flowers, no

‘Cause flowers, flowers, flowers only die

Flowers, flowers

Flowers only die

Flowers, flowers

Flowers only

**[Outro]**

Feels like a funeral (Flowers, flowers)

Feels like a funeral (Flowers only die)

Another funeral (Flowers, flowers)

Flowers only di​e

Feels like a funeral (Flowers, flowers)

Feels like a funeral (Flowers only die)

Flowers, flowers

## References

1. ↑ thank you @theboxnyc ! perfect setting for this perfect lil project i can’t quite talk about just yettttt😉🎞🎥
2. ↑ criminal & “unoriginal”... 🎞🎥🖤🎶
3. ↑ you can now pre-order our EP #INDIVIDUAL on @iTunes starting today!out july 27 🖤
4. ↑ friday🥀 #INDIVIDUAL
5. ↑ sunday 🥀 #flowers
6. ↑ post-poning the release of flowers video

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