About The Song
The Statler Brothers: Flowers On The Wall
“Flowers on the Wall” is a song by The Statler Brothers, a popular American country music vocal group. Here’s a breakdown of the song’s details and interpretations:
Release and Genre:
- Released in 1965 (on their debut album of the same name)
- Genre: Country Music
Songwriter and Ambiguity:
- Written by Lew DeWitt
- The song’s meaning is open to interpretation.
Surface Meaning:
- The lyrics describe a man seemingly content with his solitary life after a breakup.
- He recounts his daily activities like counting flowers on the wall, playing solitaire, and watching TV.
- He assures his concerned ex that he’s “having quite a time.”
Deeper Interpretation:
- Some listeners believe the detailed descriptions of mundane activities mask a deeper loneliness and a coping mechanism for heartbreak.
- The repetitive tasks and focus on the singular “Captain Kangaroo” show hint at a monotonous routine.
Legacy:
- “Flowers on the Wall” became a major hit for The Statler Brothers, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song’s catchy melody and simple lyrics have made it a recognizable classic.
- Its ambiguous meaning continues to spark discussions and interpretations.
Here are some additional resources you might find interesting:
- Listen to the song: You can find “Flowers on the Wall” on various music streaming services or watch music videos on YouTube: YouTube: [invalid URL removed]
- Read about the song’s history: While there isn’t a dedicated Wikipedia page for the song itself, you can find information on The Statler Brothers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Statler_Brothers
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Lyrics
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I keep hearin’ you’re concerned about my happinessBut all that thought you’re givin’ me is conscience I guessIf I were walkin’ in your shoes, I wouldn’t worry noneWhile you and your friends are worried about me, I’m havin’ lots of fun
Countin’ flowers on the wallThat don’t bother me at allPlayin’ solitaire ’til dawn with a deck of 51Smokin’ cigarettes and watchin’ Captain KangarooNow don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do
Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the townAs long as I can dream it’s hard to slow this swinger downSo please don’t give a thought to me, I’m really doin’ fineYou can always find me here, I’m havin’ quite a time
Countin’ flowers on the wallThat don’t bother me at allPlayin’ solitaire ’til dawn with a deck of 51Smokin’ cigarettes and watchin’ Captain KangarooNow don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do
It’s good to see you, I must go, I know I look a frightAnyway my eyes are not accustomed to this lightAnd my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concreteSo I must go back to my room and make my day complete
Countin’ flowers on the wallThat don’t bother me at allPlayin’ solitaire ’til dawn with a deck of 51Smokin’ cigarettes and watchin’ Captain KangarooNow don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do
Don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do