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Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Flowers,” what feelings or story do you expect in the video?
What are some common meanings of flowers in songs (e.g., love, apology, new beginnings)?
Do you think this video will be more about a relationship or about self-confidence? Why?

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Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

A good relationship that changed (00:00 – 01:08)

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1. How does the speaker describe the relationship at the beginning?

It was fake and dangerous.
It was good and like gold.
It was new and confusing.
It was boring and quiet.

2. What happened to the home they built?

They sold it quickly.
They painted it red.
They watched it burn.
They moved into it happily.

3. Which thing does the speaker say they can do for themselves?

Call a taxi for you.
Write your name in the sand.
Buy themselves flowers.
Cook dinner for you.

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

Self-care and forgiveness (01:08 – 02:18)

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1. What color does the speaker paint their nails?

Cherry red
Ocean blue
Gold
Snow white

2. What does the speaker say they feel: “No ___, no ___”?

remorse, no regret
sleep, no dreams
hope, no love
money, no time

3. What does the speaker say they do with “every word you said”?

They repeat it to friends.
They forgive it.
They write it in the sand.
They don’t remember it.

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

Remembering again and repeating the message (02:18 – 03:22)

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1. After starting to cry, what does the speaker say they did?

They called the other person.
They left the house.
They remembered something.
They went to sleep.

2. What does the speaker say they can do “for hours”?

Dance alone
Talk to myself
Write in the sand
Hold my own hand

3. What is the main repeated message at the end?

The speaker wants to sell a dream.
The speaker can love themselves better than the other person can.
The speaker wants to get back together.
The speaker will never forgive.

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

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1. What is the speaker’s attitude by the chorus?

Angry and threatening
Dependent and unsure
Confused and apologetic
Confident and self-sufficient

2. Which theme fits the lyrics best?

Traveling to a new country
Working hard to get rich
Learning to rely on yourself after a breakup
Planning a surprise party

3. Why does the speaker mention simple actions (flowers, dancing, holding their own hand)?

To explain how to decorate a home
To teach business skills
To show they can do loving things for themselves
To describe a wedding plan

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

Which line in the song feels most powerful or meaningful to you? Why?
Do you think the speaker is fully over the relationship, or still healing? What lyrics support your opinion?
What are some healthy ways people can “love themselves better” after a breakup?
In your culture, what do flowers usually communicate (romance, apology, celebration, something else)?