Mariah Carey - Petals Lyrics






I've often wondered if there's
Ever been a perfect family
I've always longed for undividedness
And sought stability

A flower taught me how to pray
But as I grew, that flower changed
She started failing in the wind
Like golden petals scattering

And I miss you dandelion
And even love you
And I wish there was a way
For me to trust you
But it hurts me every time
I try to touch you

But I miss you dandelion
And even love you

I gravitated towards a patriarch
So young predictably
I was resigned to spend my life
With a maze of misery

A boy and a girl befriended me
We're bonded through despondency
I stayed so long but finally
I fled to save my sanity

And I miss you little sis and
Little brother
And I hope you realize
I'll always love you
(Always love you)
And although you're struggling
You will recover
(We're gonna make it maybe)
And I miss you little sis and
Little brother

So many I considered
Closest to me
Turned on a dime and sold me
Out dutifully
Although that knife was chipping
Away at me
They turned their eyes away and
Went home to sleep
(Sleep)
(Sleep)
(Sleep)

And I missed a lot of life
But I'll recover
Though I know you really like
To see me suffer
Still I wish that you and I'd
Forgive each other
'Cause I miss you, Valentine
And really loved you

I really loved you
(I guess I loved you)
I tried so hard
But you drove me away
To preserve my sanity

And I found the strength to break away
(Do do do do do)
(Do do do do do do do do)
Fly





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  1. A.... R....

    One of the saddest songs I ever heard Bless her Soul Hardships All Her Life 😫😫😫😫🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

  2. B.... M....

    That's what I'm facing right now after a relationship of 7 years we both went through a lot I then realized he had a narcissistic personality disorder I finally found the strength to runaway and never return back it still hurts me to the core it's so hard to realize that the one you cared for the most the one who you though you could die for is no longer with you
    Even though you hurt me there will always be a part of me that loves you .

  3. J.... J....

    Love her song forever.....

  4. �.... �....

    This song has a good story with a bad end. Go back in 1999!

  5. B.... a....

    Does anyone know what this song is about? I LOVE her!!!

    B.... a....

    It's about her family issues and her marriage with Tommy Motola.

  6. A.... M....

    Mariah must have read a lot of books and poems growing up. Her use of metaphors and word play and her vocabulary is astonishing!!

  7. N.... ....

    One of my favorite song ever ❤️

  8. R.... F....

    MARIAH CAREY IS EASYLY AND ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE SINCE SHE CAME ON TO THE SCENE.

  9. R.... F....

    THIS SONG SO REMIND ME OF MY LIFE. ITS LIKE HER AN I WENT THROUGH SOME OF THE SAME STRUGGLES.

  10. M.... O....

    I just broke up with my best friend a while ago, because she was always negative, a liar, and a manipulator. Now, two months after, I just found out she's telling lies about me to others. I turned on this song, and nearly cried singing along. All of the lyrics describe how I feel so well about her, even though the song is about a few different relationships of hers. My friendship with this person was so complicated, that the whole song basically tells our story. Even though it's a relief not being her friend, I still miss her. It hurts when I see her around school. But one day, I will recover. It just hurts right now.

  11. M.... H....

    This is to all the friendships I lost through jealousy, betrayal and envy.

  12. J.... E....

    It sounded the same as her butterfly...

  13. T.... S....

    Essa eu ascendia um incenso e apagava todas a luzes pra ouvir...

  14. N.... ....

    I swear , there fucking nobody like Mariah Carey ! God created her with his own hand

    N.... ....

    Awe, I love that. Great comment

  15. I.... C....

    This is why we should not abuse anybody it is moral and sick and evil.

  16. A.... R....

    This song is deep ...

  17. M.... O....

    Such a beautiful piece... This is my new favorite Mariah Carey song. ♥️

  18. f.... y....

    Everytime 😔

  19. S.... ....

    This song was about her sister and brother . How she got married to fast and was unhappy. Then she meant this boy and girl wish was Dupre and bratt. How she felt so free with them. It's a song of her life.

  20. m.... ....

    0:13 when ur computer starts up

  21. O.... M....

    Tommy made Mariah ; and ironically in the end .....she made him 🦋
    DAAHLING
    *sips tea 🍵 *

  22. D.... J....

    I can feel something in the lyricssss

  23. m.... ....

    The best song off of Rainbow.

  24. C.... J....

    This makes me sad but I love it.

  25. T.... ....

    I love this song so much ❤

  26. R.... L....

    My God, this song is depressing as fuck.

  27. B.... ....

    I luv this song❤️

  28. K.... L....

    This and "Underneath The Stars" are her greatest lyrical accomplishments. She doesn't get the credit she deserves as a writer

    K.... L....

    The Roof and Fourth of July are some of her best too

  29. B.... B....

    this song is an honest sentiment from diamond songwriter Ms. Mariah Carey. i feel every word she sang, i feel her pain. I love you Mariah. stay strong.

  30. O.... M....

    The vulnerability in her vocals with this gem is deep magic ❤️ and as for the lyrical genius content....... need I say more 🤭
    MARIAH CAREY 🦋

  31. J.... F....

    My favorite (I believe) song from MC!!?

  32. T.... B....

    Love her so damn much ❤️nobody can sing like Mariah!

  33. C.... E....

    Patriach / Valentine : Tommy
    Boy and Girl : Tommy Children
    Flower / Dandelion : Alison Carey (mariah’s older sister)

  34. Y.... y....

    Who is little sister and little brother? Cause Mariah is the youngest in her family

    Y.... y....

    She's talking about Tommy's kids. They're her age and they were probably abused by Tommy too in some way

  35. S.... T....

    This song means so much to me. Ever since the first time I heard it. Hits home. A brilliant, underrated lyricist, she is.

  36. C.... J....

    This song always makes me emotional.

  37. T.... N....

    "a boy and girl" was Jermaine Dupri and Da Brat.

    T.... N....

    It’s actually Tommy’s children who are her age, and we’re probably abused by Tommy too

  38. G.... S....

    Very powerful lylics

  39. J.... R....

    1:01 *flailing

  40. J.... R....

    0:39 me too girl

  41. R.... L....

    What if Mariah had an ex she never talked about. Maybe that's Valentine and why she has so many break up songs

  42. r.... ....

    I guess Valentine was in relation to T.D. Valentine - when Tommy Mottola attempted a singing career, he used the name T.D. Valentine.

    r.... ....

    Serious?? Wow, that's the 1st time I have ever heard that info! Thanks.

  43. C.... ....

    “Although that knife was chipping away at me, they turned their eyes away and went home to sleep”. My god.

  44. C.... ....

    People forget Mariah the individual, the human behind the legend.

  45. p.... ....

    A boy and girl befriended me ...must be Jermaine and Shawntae

  46. p.... ....

    This album is my second favorite cuz of this song ,mariahs theme ,crybaby and the Heartbreaker and TGIFY important songs for me .

  47. w.... h....

    This song makes me fall for her more. Sounds better than the karaoke version her on YouTube. That version is so messed up.

  48. b.... l....

    Wow this is truly an underrated gem from mariah the song writing the production the vocals everything wow mariah is truly a musical genius this is what I think the song is about
    1) dandelion = Alison Carey mariah's sister I personally think that while they were kids mariah looked up to Alison a role model but as the times went by Alison changed from her overdose and they went different ways its hard for mariah to trust Alison but she still loves her and still will
    2) patriarch = Tommy matolla mariah's first husband after her brother and sister betrayed her mariah sough guidance she was young he was older he was rich she was poor Tommy took advantage of her and became a control freak it was hard for mariah to stay she left
    3) little sis and brother = everyone tells me that they think this implies to tommy's kids but I disagree I don't think mariah and tommy's kids were really that close tbh for them to have a huge relationship I think this implies to Alison and Morgan her brother and sister yes I know they were older then her physical but mentally I think mariah was the oldest she was the most mature and and more over the line I know you are suffering i hope you recover I don't think tommy's kids we're really suffering at the time tbh but Alison was I don't think its about tommy's kids but that's just my opinion
    Valentine = Tommy matolla the lyrics just scream tommy matolla in my opinion

  49. b.... c....

    Don't look in the past it ready happen. look right know. we have a second chance. take in my heart. let me your body Guard for life.

  50. b.... c....

    I been crying after al these years for you been in my heart after all these years. my specail friend. I love you.

    b.... c....

    Love that.

  51. b.... c....

    too my friend Aida Ramos. I miss you today you always been after all these years

    b.... c....

    How sweet♡

  52. L.... W....

    This woman writes the most beautiful songs ❤️

  53. W.... R....

    Very very deep and personal song. Mariah is the greatest, there are no questions about it.

  54. b.... c....

    your love will never die in my heart in my Aida Ramos. i need your friendship in my heart tonight.

  55. b.... c....

    your friendship mean a lot too me. let make happen.

  56. n.... l....

    i never thought much of this song until now, it has such a deep meaning.

  57. H.... L....

    Beautiful but I think it was “flailing in the wind” rather than “failing”

  58. C.... N....

    I OFTEN TOO FEEL BROKEN , LIKE IN THE TONE OF THE SONG....

  59. C.... N....

    INEVER THOUGHT OF MYSELF AS LIKE A TREE, OVEN NATURE. THE SONG TOUCHES ME ONE BECAUSE...MARIAH CAREY DESCRIBES HERSELF A FLOWER DRYING OFF CUT OF FROM THE STRENTH- THAT WAS ONCE WITHIN HERSELF!

  60. K.... ....

    It's so weird. I can't stop listening to this song. I fled from a lot of people to save my sanity, so I know the feeling. I just don't understand why you try your best to love someone and still they have fun with hurting you. Shame on people that love to hurt others. If I ever hurt anyone in my life, it never was on purpose. But I still think that those people that run around and hurt others need a lot of love and attention, but I guess not from me....

  61. O.... D....

    The lyricism is so beautiful this is true art!

  62. A.... D....

    Deep lyrics

  63. A.... H....

    Mariah all the way, she's a lyricist and her songs have meaning, what does Jlo sing about? No meaning in all her songs apart from cheating and "hold it don't drop it" what's that all about?

  64. K.... K....

    Wow one of the many reasons i love mariah this song to her sister is beautiful.

  65. R.... R....

    I always longed for family or friends support and acceptance but I never had it.I can’t Say that They don’t love me,but not for who I really am and They don’t accept my passions
    By the way I am the only one crying?

  66. V.... E....

    *flailing in the wind not failing

  67. H.... P....

    😍😍🔥😭💔💔

  68. H.... P....

    I just can’t mariah is a musical genius and the way the world won’t get to see this 😫💔😭😭

  69. s.... ....

    Isn’t this song about her sister?

  70. J.... M....

    One of The best Song EVER WRITTEN....

  71. J.... M....

    Story of her life..... 😭

  72. B.... T....

    God bless this Woman ❤ i love her so much, best singer on earth

  73. M.... C....

    so emotional song

  74. G.... W....

    most personal mariah song ever. brings goosebumps to me. proud lamb forever

  75. C.... D....

    I honestly hate that Mariah went through so much in her past. Arguably when she was making her greatest hits she was in the most pain. While i wouldn’t wish that on my worse enemy, I want her to go back to being less divaish and more humble. I really empathize for her but she turned me off with her diva antics. People act like we (we meaning the people who miss this Mariah) are wrong because we don’t want in your face Mariah. It may not be what she wanted to sing or who she was but it’s who we fell in love with. Sometimes we fall in love with a lie.

    C.... D....

    @Craig D you = i never asked for your opinion
    me = and we didn't ask for your either

    C.... D....

    aldcstars well thanks Mariah lol 😂

    C.... D....

    Fayfayana Lafram lol really. So a fan must love everything someone does. A fan can’t have their own opinion of someone without being a fan. It’s funny I never even said I was a fan. I expressed my opinion and your wrote this long dissertation trying to make me feel bad for my feelings. I said what I said and even if Mariah Carey herself commented on my post I’d still feel the same way. Fan does not mean follow without opinion. Maybe you look up the difference between fan and fanatic. You fall into the latter.

    C.... D....

    @Craig D cunt, you were never a fan to begin with if you think she's still not humble. Her diva antics' 98% of the time are false rumours but dipshits like yourself will believe it. Mariahs been humble since day 2 and has Always been humble so you can shut the fuck up about that shit. Opinion or not, you're a fucking heartless uneducated bitch. Please give me several links to where Mariah wasn't being humble and sent false stories. I'll fucking wait for your Delusional ass...

    C.... D....

    Nothing but a selfish asshole. Commenting on shit you know absolutely nothing about.

  76. H.... ....

    This video is beautiful!

  77. L.... H....

    This song kills me. 😞😭😭

  78. J.... W....

    Forget “heartbreaker” this is marvellous and beautiful

  79. L.... s....

    3:13 My narcissistic mother in a nutshell.

  80. t.... t....

    When Mariah Carey is a James Charles fan :0

  81. F.... A....

    Fly... butterfly xD

  82. L.... G....

    Here she’s talking about her siblings and tommy for sure

  83. b.... ....

    For a male version of "Petals", check out my cover of it :) watch?v=eHbJRJ0lfRA

  84. k.... ....

    You did a very good job with the vídeo, the way you wrote the lyrics....love It!!!and the photos!! So perfect!!!!

  85. k.... ....

    WoW!!!! First time i hear the song!!! So Deep!!! She's so awesome!!!

  86. T.... ....

    I wish she had more songs like this...

    T.... ....

    she actually does have several of songs like this one

    T.... ....

    Looking In and Languishing...

  87. K.... N....

    For real

  88. R.... H....

    I can relate to this. I have family and friends who are drug junkies. I tried everything to keep them in my life, but I think you know how it ends. It's hard to let loved ones go...

  89. J.... S....

    Omg i cried

  90. U.... t....

    this just goes to show how much she actually loves her siblings and cares for them but they still continue to treat her like shit after everything she’s done for them

  91. M.... ....

    God damn...these onions again, who put them here?

  92. D.... K....

    I Miss u so much Alexis marquez. u are and Always will be my Daughter. Mom 💔💔💔

  93. p.... j....

    True lyrics and emotions
    Only MC can do that pow

  94. M.... H....

    Fuck Walter betrayed Mariah. You basic ass lambs always overrate that mf. Mariah is better without him. His life post-Mariah was a failure. Meanwhile Mariah don't need him to stay successful coz she wrote her own material

  95. s.... ....

    This song touched my heart so much... I can relate to everything she says here...

  96. c.... r....

    "Although that knife was chipping away at me they turned their eyes away and went home to sleep".

  97. J.... A....

    I have listened to this song a thousand times but the lyrics still amaze me everytime. Damn, Mariah is such an underrated singer-songwriter. Her song writing skills are sooo good. Mariah's such a genius. 👏👏