“Sunflower” is an attractive mixture of hip-hop, pop and trap influences. The song has a smooth guitar riff and optimistic and vibrant instrumentation, giving it an energetic and well -being atmosphere. Both artists contribute with the distinctive item, with the relaxed and melodic style of Post Malone and the acute and ventilated delivery of Swae Lee which complete each other.
Song credits
- Artist: Post Malone and Swae Lee
- Album: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Da & inspired soundtrack) and Hollywood bleeding
- Released: 18 October 2018
- Length: 2:38
- Label: Record Republic
- Writer: Austin Post, Khalif Brown, Carl Rosen, Carter Lang, Louis Bell, William Walsh
- Producer: Carter Lang, Louis Bell
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Post Malone & Swae Lee “Sunflower” texts
Ay, ay, ay, ay (ooh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (ooh)
Ay, ay
Ooh, ooh, ooh, oohNeedless to say, I keep her in check
She was a bad-bad, nevertheless (yeah)
Callin' it quits now, baby, I'm a wreck (wreck)
Crash at my place, baby, you're a wreck (wreck)Needless to say, I'm keeping her in check
She was all bad-bad, nevertheless
Callin' it quits now, baby, I'm a wreck
Crash at my place, baby, you're a wreckThinkin' in a bad way, losin' your grip
Screamin' at my face, baby, don't trip
Someone took a big L, don't know how that felt
Lookin' at you sideways, party on tiltOoh-ooh-ooh
Some things you just can't refuse
She wanna ride me like a cruise
And I'm not tryna loseThen you're left in the dust
Unless I stuck by ya
You're the sunflower
I think your love would be too much
Or you'll be left in the dust
Unless I stuck by ya
You're the sunflower
You're the sunflowerEvery time I'm leavin' on you (ooh)
You don't make it easy, no (no, no)
Wish I could be there for you
Give me a reason to, oh (oh)Every time I'm walkin' out
I can hear you tellin' me to turn around
Fightin' for my trust and you won't back down
Even if we gotta risk it all right now, oh (now)I know you're scared of the unknown ('known)
You don't wanna be alone (alone)
I know I always come and go (and go)
But it's out of my controlAnd you'll be left in the dust
Unless I stuck by ya
You're the sunflower
I think your love would be too much
Or you'll be left in the dust
Unless I stuck by ya
You're the sunflower
You're the sunflower (yeah)
Post Malone and Swae Lee Meaning
“Sunflower” present in the soundtrack of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, is a touching reflection on the complexity of a romantic relationship. The song uses the metaphor of a sunflower to capture the dynamics between two people in love: intense, fleeting and yet full of growth despite the challenges. Sunflowers are symbols of loyalty and longevity, known for their ability to maintain beauty even in difficult conditions that would cause other flowers. In the song, the sunflower represents a woman who shows persistence and devotion, even when the affection is not reciprocated in the way she wants.
However, sunflowers are also known to exhaust nutrients in the ground faster than other plants and can even inhibit the growth of the surrounding plants. This aspect of the sunflower metaphor suggests that while the girl is loyal and persistent, her constant need for attention and help can drain the emotional resources of her partner. Post Malone verses seem to reflect the struggles he has to face in an attempt to tend to his needs, mentioning the emotional toll that the relationship assumes it.
The “mysterious girl” becomes the focal point for both Malone and Swae Lee in their verses. Despite the bad treatment and emotional tension, the girl remains by their side, trying much more hard in the relationship of one of the two stars. The song deepens the emotional turmoil of the maintenance of love in a personal conflict, with both artists who express regret and who recognize their failures. Despite these struggles, the sunflower symbolizes growth, love that persists even when he feels neglected or dissatisfied.
By mixing captivating melodies with smooth hip-hop vibrations, “sunflower” became an immediate success, with its emotional depth and its memorable sound. Released in 2018, the song reached the double diamond state, selling over 20 million copies. His inclusion in Spider-Man: in the spider-Versetto he helped to push him to an even greater success. In the end, “sunflower” represents a tribute to the resilience of love, to the persistence of the woman in the relationship and the challenges that derive from the attempt to maintain a link between personal struggles.
