Flower
Sonic Youth
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Support the power of women Use the power of man Support the flower of women Use the word: F*ck The word is love Support the power of women Use the power of man Support the flower of women Use the word: F*ck The word is Love There's a new girl in your life Long red wavy hair Green green lips and purple eyes Skinny hips and big brown breasts Hanging on your wall One end slit the other's ripped Support the power of women Use the power of man Support the flower of women Use the word F*ck The word is love Support the power of women Use the flower of man Use the power of women Use the word F*ck The word is love Use the word Support the power of women Use the power of man Support the flower of women Use the word F*ck The word is love Use the word F*ck
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Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, ROBERT BERT, THURSTON J. MOORE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Group Background"Flower" is a track by Sonic Youth, an influential American rock band that originated from New York City in 1981.
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Band MembersDuring the time of recording the song, the band lineup consisted of Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley.
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Debut YearThe song "Flower" was first released in 1985.
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Album DetailsLater, in 1986, it was included in the band's third studio album 'Evol'.
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Music GenresSonic Youth is widely recognized for their experimental approach to rock music, and "Flower" mirrors their unique fusion of indie rock, noise-rock, post-punk, and alternative rock.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, the track is cryptic, expressing the band's well-known penchant for avant-garde lyrics.
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Kim Gordon"Flower" is predominantly performed by Kim Gordon, the band's bassist and one of their vocalists.
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Unique Sound"Flower" showcases characteristics of Sonic Youth’s distinct style - turning traditional guitar tuning on its head and creating melodies out of “noise".
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Track InfluenceAs with much of Sonic Youth's work, "Flower", despite not being a commercial success, has been influential in the development of genres like grunge and indie rock.
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Record LabelThe song was released via the independent record label, SST Records, that was a major player in the American indie scene during the era.
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Iconic ArtworkThe artwork for the 'Evol' album, including "Flower", was created by legendary independent record producer Mike Kelley.
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Recorded PlaceThe album, including the song "Flower", was recorded at Before Christ Studios in Brooklyn.
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