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Artist/Band: Victoria Williams
Lyrics for Song: Century Plant
Lyrics for Album: Loose [1994]



Outside my house is a cactus plant


They call the century tree


Only once in a hundred years


It flowers gracefully


And you never know when it will bloom





Hey, do you want to come out


And play the game


It's never too late


Hey, do you want to come out


And play the game


It's never too late





Clementine Hunter was fifty-four before she picked up her paintings?


Old Uncle Taylor was eighty-one when he rode his bike


Across the plains of China Uh huh


And the sun was shining on that day


Just like today





Hey, do you want to come out


And play the game


It's never too late


Hey, do you want to come out


And play the game


It's never too late





Didn't know how to tell her for over thirty years


Kept locked up inside himself


No one saw the tears


Then she went away


And he woke up that day


So he went back to college at the age of sixty-three


Graduated with honors with an agriculture degree


And he joined up the Peace Corps at the age of sixty-nine


And he rode the grand rapids at the age of eighty-five


Now he brings roses to his sweetheart


She lives most anywhere


He sees someone suffering


He knows that despair


He offers them a rose


And some quiet prose


About dancing in a shimmering ballroom


'Cause you never know when they will bloom


About Century Plant

Victoria Williams' "Century Plant" stands as a defining track from her 1994 album *Loose*, showcasing her signature blend of folk and indie sensibilities that characterized her early career. Recorded during a pivotal era for Canadian independent music, the song reflects Williams' ability to craft intimate, narrative-driven ballads that resonated deeply with audiences seeking authentic storytelling. As part of the *Loose* catalogue, the recording exemplifies the raw emotional depth and acoustic textures that became hallmarks of her discography, distinguishing her work within the broader landscape of 1990s alternative music. The track remains a notable example of her songwriting prowess, capturing the quiet intensity often found in her performances and studio recordings from that period.


Album Lyrics: Loose [1994]


Victoria Williams
"Loose [1994]"


1. Century Plant
2. What A Wonderful World