Lyrics Flower Child - David Ruffin

Flower Child

Well, well, well
I caught a passing cab to a part of town that was worn and drab
I walked down the dingy stairs, ignoring the dirt that was lying there
From a space beneath the door, a light reflected on the floor
I saw shadows of passing feet, there was incense smelling sweet
So long I hesitated
I knocked and then I waited
My thoughts were running wild
Then I saw my flower child
I did, I did, I did
Although her voice was still the same, the years had truly made a change
My angel in disguise had long, dark hair and big black eyes
And then flowers, bright and tall
Splattered all over the wall
I just couldn’t believe my eyes
«Was this the child?», I analysed
Where, where, where did I go wrong
To make her leave her home
I hid my shame with a smile
When I saw my flower child
Yes I did, I did
When, when I saw my flower, flower, flower, flower child
When I saw my flower child, yes I did
Well, well, well, well
Before I left, she kissed my cheek
There were no more words to speak
'Cause at last I understood
And it did my heart some good
She said happiness was love
Something she had plenty of
Oh, I no longer felt the shame
'Cause my daughter made it plain
Sad, sad 'cause I had to go
I loved my baby so
My trip was sure worthwhile
At last, at last I saw my flower child
I did, I did, I did, I did
Sad 'cause I had to go
I loved my daughter so
When I, when I saw my flower child
I did, I did, I did
Honey, at last I understood
And it did my heart a whole lot of good
When I, when I, when I …