Incorporating the biographical knowledge of Hegarty's fascination with trans-gender individuals (like that of the Bhuto dancer on the cover) further adds to the complexity of this song. As Maykasahara stated above, this song is about the relationship with his mother. As far as the flower is concerned, it may symbolize that of femininity. "In the garden with my mother I stole a flower / With my mother and in her power I stole a flower" (Lines 8-9) and then later "In the garden with my mother I stole a flower / With my mother in her power I chose a flower" (Lines 15-16) where Hegarty concludes stating that he chose the flower, which runs contrary to conventional belief that homosexuality is not a choice, but rather inborn.
Incorporating the biographical knowledge of Hegarty's fascination with trans-gender individuals (like that of the Bhuto dancer on the cover) further adds to the complexity of this song. As Maykasahara stated above, this song is about the relationship with his mother. As far as the flower is concerned, it may symbolize that of femininity. "In the garden with my mother I stole a flower / With my mother and in her power I stole a flower" (Lines 8-9) and then later "In the garden with my mother I stole a flower / With my mother in her power I chose a flower" (Lines 15-16) where Hegarty concludes stating that he chose the flower, which runs contrary to conventional belief that homosexuality is not a choice, but rather inborn.