"Bloom And Cry, Roaring Flower" by JubyPhonic is a song about the pain and struggles of a broken relationship. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and regret as the narrator reflects on the emotions and memories tied to their past love. The song opens with imagery of running with the wind and feeling alive, but also feeling trapped by the chains of the past. The narrator feels cursed, unable to escape their fate of heartache. The chorus introduces the idea of being at the end of the road and moving on with life. The narrator describes the bittersweet feeling of experiencing another ordinary day, with the sweat of their efforts evaporating in the cold nights that bring temporary relief. As the song continues, the narrator reflects on missed opportunities and the desire to express their feelings and emotions sincerely. They lament not being able to speak up and falling apart in the dark, holding back everything they wanted to say. The imagery of a spark shooting into rain symbolizes the dream-like nature of their hopes and desires. The second verse focuses on the other person in the relationship, who had the power to make the narrator feel something real. They realize the sadness within themselves as this person says goodbye. The narrator tries to catch their breath but feels overwhelmed, struggling to believe their own words and feeling alone in their thoughts. The bridge expresses the narrator's desire to move on and leave behind the regrets and pain. They question if they can overcome the ugliness and swallow the things they can't say. However, the repeated phrase "swallow away" suggests that they are struggling to truly let go. In the final chorus, the flower symbolizes the narrator's voice and their desire for their love to bloom once again. They wish to return to a time when there were no regrets, but acknowledge that tears continue to fall. They are conflicted between wanting to erase it all and the lingering pain that prevents them from doing so. The song ultimately portrays the complexities of heartbreak and the difficulty of truly moving on from a broken relationship. It speaks to the raw emotions and internal struggles faced when trying to let go and find closure.
