Wildflower Lyrics By Tom Petty

Wildflower is a song by Tom Petty. It was featured on Petty’s first solo album, 1994’s Wildflowers. Wildflower is a soft rock song in the vein of much of the work from the second half of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ career. The lyric takes the point of view of someone feeling restless and independent, wanting to enjoy personal freedom; this person identifies with a wildflower, which, rather than being delicate and pretty as in some comparisons, is actually hardy enough to grow alone.

Wildflower Lyrics

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Song TitleWildflower
ArtistTom Petty
AlbumWildflowers
Release DateNovember 1, 1994
SongwriterTom Petty
GenreSoft Rock, Folk Rock
ThemesFreedom, Self-discovery, Nature, Resilience, Inner Peace
Song StyleAcoustic, Melodic, Introspective
Lyric InterpretationThe song uses the imagery of a wildflower to symbolize personal growth, independence, and freedom.
Key MessageEmphasizes embracing life’s journey, finding one’s true self, and appreciating the beauty of simplicity.
SignificanceConsidered one of Tom Petty’s most emotionally resonant songs, highlighting his reflective and poetic songwriting style.
Chart PerformanceReached the top 10 on several rock and pop charts, becoming one of Petty’s iconic songs.
Wildflower Lyrics

Wildflower Lyrics

Things fall apart
And time breaks your heart
I wasn’t there, but I know
She was your girl
You showed her the world
But fell out of love and you both let go

She was cryin’ on my shoulder
All I could do was hold her
Only made us closer until July
Now, I know that you love me
You don’t need to remind me
I should put it all behind me, shouldn’t I?

But I see her in the back of my mind
All the time
Like a fever, like I’m burning alive
Like a sign
Did I cross the line?
(Mm) Hmm

Well, good things don’t last (Good things don’t last)
And life moves so fast (Life moves so fast)
I’d never ask who was better (I’d never ask who was better)
‘Cause she couldn’t be (Couldn’t)
More different from me (Different)
Happy and free in leather (Happy)

And I know that you love me (You love me)
You don’t need to remind me (Remind me)
Wanna put it all behind me, but baby

I see her in the back of my mind (Back of my mind)
All the time (All the time)
Feels like a fever (Like a fever), like I’m burning alive (Burning alive)
Like a sign
Did I cross the line?

You say no one knows you so well (Oh)
But every time you touch me, I just wonder how she felt
Valentine’s Day, cryin’ in the hotel
I know you didn’t mean to hurt me, so I kept it to myself

And I wonder
Do you see her in the back of your mind in my eyes?

You say no one knows you so well
But every time you touch me, I just wonder how she felt
Valentine’s Day, cryin’ in the hotel
I know you didn’t mean to hurt me, so I kept it to myself

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