About the song
The Statler Brothers, a legendary country music group, have gifted us countless timeless tunes that have stood the test of time. Among their most beloved songs is “Flowers on the Wall,” a catchy and poignant number that resonated with audiences in the 1960s and continues to captivate listeners today.
Written and composed by Lew DeWitt, the group’s original tenor vocalist, “Flowers on the Wall” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in January 1966. Its popularity extended beyond the country music genre, as it also reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This remarkable success earned the song a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance – Group (Vocal or Instrumental) in 1966.
The Statler Brothers re-recorded “Flowers on the Wall” in 1975 for their greatest-hits album, cementing its place as a classic. The song’s enduring popularity is evident in its inclusion in the soundtracks of popular films like “Pulp Fiction” and “Die Hard with a Vengeance.”
Beyond its commercial success, “Flowers on the Wall” has also garnered critical acclaim. Renowned author Kurt Vonnegut praised the song’s lyrics, calling it “a great contemporary poem” that captured the essence of the American experience. The song’s themes of disillusionment, nostalgia, and the search for meaning have resonated with audiences of all ages.
“Flowers on the Wall” remains a timeless piece of country music that continues to inspire and entertain. Its catchy melody, poignant lyrics, and enduring popularity have solidified its place as a classic of the genre.
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Lyrics
I keep hearin’ you’re concerned about my happiness
But all that thought you’re givin’ me is conscience I guess
If I were walkin’ in your shoes, I wouldn’t worry none
While you and your friends are worried about me, I’m havin’ lots of fun
Countin’ flowers on the wall
That don’t bother me at all
Playin’ solitaire ’til dawn with a deck of 51
Smokin’ cigarettes and watchin’ Captain Kangaroo
Now don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do
Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the town
As long as I can dream it’s hard to slow this swinger down
So please don’t give a thought to me, I’m really doin’ fine
You can always find me here, I’m havin’ quite a time
Countin’ flowers on the wall
That don’t bother me at all
Playin’ solitaire ’til dawn with a deck of 51
Smokin’ cigarettes and watchin’ Captain Kangaroo
Now don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do
It’s good to see you, I must go, I know I look a fright
Anyway my eyes are not accustomed to this light
And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete
So I must go back to my room and make my day complete
Countin’ flowers on the wall
That don’t bother me at all
Playin’ solitaire ’til dawn with a deck of 51
Smokin’ cigarettes and watchin’ Captain Kangaroo
Now don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do
Don’t tell me, I’ve nothin’ to do