Sunflowers
Everclear · So Much for the Afterglow [1997]
when you want to fall
why do you want to be broken?
i know where you go
when you want to fall
yes your friends they tell me everything
yes i know where you go
yes i know what you do
yes i know the awful things you say
and who you say them to
yes i know where you go
yes i know what you do
i know how you feel
you get crazy inside
they say it runs in the family
i know just how you feel
when you get crazy inside
your mom she said that
you are just like me
i can see it in your eyes
i can see it in your shaky hands
yes i think you think i'm stupid
you don't think i understand
yes i see you and i see myself
when i was a younger man
when you were a child
you were happy and free
you were my reason to live
i would die when you smiled at me
i can still see you
i remember you painting
sunflowers in your room
i know where you go
when you want to fall
hey don't you want to be happy?
i know where you go
when you want to fall
your useless friends
they tell me everything
everything
i see you run around in circles
i see you digging your own hole
i see you fight the fights
you just can't win
i see you losing self control
what it does to me
deep down inside
i hope you will never know
when you were a child
you were happy and free
you were my reason to live
i would die when you smiled at me
i can still see you
painting flowers on the wall
i remember you happy
i remember it all
chorus
sunflowers in your room
all i want to remember
pretty pictures on the wall
i remember you happy
i remember it all
all i want to remember
sunflowers in your room
sunflowers in your room
Sunflowers
Sunflowers stands as a defining track from Everclear's 1997 album, So Much for the Afterglow. Emerging during the band's peak popularity in the alternative rock scene, the recording captures the raw emotional intensity characteristic of frontman Art Alexakis. The song reflects the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyricism, solidifying their place within the late nineties rock canon. As part of a critically acclaimed discography, this work exemplifies the group's ability to craft enduring anthems that resonate with listeners through universal themes of longing and resilience. The track remains a staple in their live performances, showcasing the enduring power of their songwriting and the distinct sonic identity that defined their most successful era.

