Famous Flower of Manhattan Lyrics

Lyric discussion by TheLiberater 

Cover art for Famous Flower of Manhattan lyrics by Avett Brothers, The

To me, this song is about wanting something (a flower) or someone (a girl) very badly because you think that it'll be the best for both of you, but in the end having to realize that it isn't meant to be. You have to let go of this object that you feel so strongly about in order for it to have true happiness.

My Interpretation