The song "Knives & Flowers" by Valeras tells the story of feeling manipulated and betrayed in a relationship. The lyrics describe feeling like a puzzle in someone else's hands, and being led into traps. The chorus reflects the frustration of feeling like just a game to the other person, where they say hurtful things and then hit replay, never learning from their mistakes. The metaphor of knives cutting the flowers in the speaker's head represents the emotional pain and turmoil caused by the toxic relationship. In the second verse, the speaker reflects on the changes in the other person and the realization that they can't trust anything they say. The speaker also acknowledges the need to break free from the chains that once held them down, suggesting a desire to move on from the toxic relationship. Overall, "Knives & Flowers" conveys the message of feeling used and manipulated in a relationship, and the struggle to break free from the emotional turmoil caused by the other person's actions. It's a powerful and relatable anthem for anyone who has felt taken advantage of in a relationship.
