[Verse 1] Listen, my petal-pushing friend, I saw you out there again. Under that hose like a saint, Taking the scorch, not a break. That freezing shower hits hard, Keeps your leaves from going charred. And those Marigolds in a row Keep the little thieves from your door. [Pre-Chorus] You’re standing tall in the sun, Still the work ain’t done. Tie that stem, trim that grin, I know just how stubborn you’ve been. [Chorus] Listen, my petal-pushing friend (hey) Listen, my petal-pushing friend (oh) You’re lovely, but you’re a handful I’m here to keep you standing tall Listen, my petal-pushing friend (hey) Listen, my petal-pushing friend (oh) Hold still now, don’t you sway I’ll prune that attitude away [Verse 2] That stake in the dirt says stay, Or the wind’ll take you away. One hard gust and you’d fold Face-first in the garden mold. But you lean like you own the place, Sun on your cheek, dirt on your face. Beautiful, yes, that much is true, High maintenance, through and through. [Pre-Chorus] So breathe in slow, let me work, Every thorn needs a little first. I’ve got shears and I’ve got time, You’ve got bloom and you’ve got spine. [Chorus] Listen, my petal-pushing friend (hey) Listen, my petal-pushing friend (oh) You’re lovely, but you’re a handful I’m here to keep you standing tall Listen, my petal-pushing friend (hey) Listen, my petal-pushing friend (oh) Hold still now, don’t you sway I’ll prune that attitude away [Bridge] You grow wild, you grow loud, Head up high in a hungry crowd. But I know what you need to be A little water, a little mercy. So laugh if you want, but I’m right One more trim and you’ll shine tonight. You can bristle, you can bend, I’ll still be here, my petal-pushing friend. [Chorus] Listen, my petal-pushing friend (hey) Listen, my petal-pushing friend (oh) You’re lovely, but you’re a handful I’m here to keep you standing tall Listen, my petal-pushing friend (hey) Listen, my petal-pushing friend (oh) Hold still now, don’t you sway I’ll prune that attitude away
