Flower was a good metaphor for growth. The song is obviously about sexual responsibility, so that was the main metaphor. Also, it's like knowing who someone has been and remembering and appreciating that, but really appreciating what they are now even more.
-- Jody Watley
   
Jody Watley   Name:
Jody Watley
Type:
Musician
Nationality:
American
Birth:
January 30, 1959
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