Flowers (Lauren Spencer-Smith song)

"Flowers" is a song by British-born Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer-Smith, released as a single on April 14, 2022. It was co-written and produced by Cian Ducrot. The song charted in various countries and is Spencer-Smith's second highest-charting song after "Fingers Crossed".

"Flowers"
Single by Lauren Spencer-Smith
from the album Mirror
ReleasedApril 14, 2022
Length2:37
LabelThree Name
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Cian Ducrot
Lauren Spencer-Smith singles chronology
"Fingers Crossed"
(2022)		 "Flowers"
(2022)		 "Narcissist"
(2022)
Music video
"Flowers" on YouTube

Background

"Flowers" is a follow-up to Lauren Spencer-Smith's breakthrough hit "Fingers Crossed". Spencer-Smith called the song a "contrast" from the "Fingers Crossed", saying that "'Fingers Crossed' was angry. 'Flowers' is sad." The inspiration of the title came from her realization that her previous relationship was unhealthy when her current boyfriend did nice things for her, such as buying flowers for her, which made her cry; before that she only received flowers as an apology.[1] She also said of the song, "'Flowers' is about looking at a past experience and knowing I deserved more. I want people to be able to contemplate their own situations, and learn from them and heal if they need to. You aren't alone and it gets better."[2]

Composition

The song is a "heartbreak ballad", consisting of "intimate" lyrics accompanied by soft piano.[2] Lyrically, Spencer-Smith details how she realized the toxic state of her last relationship upon transitioning to a healthy, new one.[1][2][3]

Guitar version

On June 3, 2022, Spencer-Smith released a guitar version of the song.[4]

Charts
Chart performance for "Flowers"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 26
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 17
Denmark (Tracklisten)[7] 38
Global 200 (Billboard)[8] 37
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 13
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[10] 15
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 69
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] 27
Norway (VG-lista)[13] 11
Portugal (AFP)[14] 66
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 48
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 94
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 17
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 55
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 28

Certifications
Certifications for "Flowers"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[20] Platinum 80,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Moore, Julia (April 14, 2022). "Lauren Spencer-Smith Drops 'Flowers': 'One of My Favorite Songs I've Ever Written'". People.
  2. Marcelline, Shei (April 20, 2022). "Lauren Spencer-Smith Releases New Single "Flowers"". Flaunt.
  3. "Review: 'Flowers' by Lauren Spencer-Smith— one of the best heart-broken songs I have ever listened to". Md. Mizanur Rahaman Mizan. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  4. "Flowers – Single by Lauren Spencer-Smith". Retrieved July 4, 2022 – via Apple Music.
  5. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  6. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of April 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  7. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". Tracklisten. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  8. "Billboard Global 200: Week of April 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  9. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  10. "The Official Lebanese Top 20 – Lauren Spenser Smith". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  11. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  12. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  13. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". VG-lista. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  14. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  15. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". Singles Top 100. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  16. "Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  17. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  18. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 30, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  19. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 6, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  20. "Canadian single certifications – Lauren Spencer Smith – Flowers". Music Canada. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  21. "British single certifications – Lauren Spencer-Smith – Flowers". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  22. "American single certifications – Lauren Spencer Smith – Flowers". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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