Sunflowers

Everclear · So Much for the Afterglow [1997]

i know where you go

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.