Tom T. Hall：Meaning of Second Handed Flowers Songmeaning

The song Second Handed Flowers by Tom T. Hall tells the story of a man who decides to visit a girl he used to know in Miami. He buys flowers and goes to see her, but the lady at the door informs him that the girl had gotten married a long time ago. Feeling lonely and nostalgic, the man still decides to try and visit another girl from his past, Susie. However, he learns that Susie had been in a terrible accident and had only a little time left to live. He joins a line of people who had also brought flowers for her. When he finally visits Susie in her room, she thanks him for the second-handed flowers he brought, and he feels ashamed. But Susie tells him not to be embarrassed and expresses her gratitude for his visit. The song is ultimately about the power of nostalgia and the role that past relationships can play in our lives. It also touches on themes of regret and forgiveness, as well as the importance of showing love and compassion even in difficult situations.