Released: 2021
“Lavender Sunflower” by Tory Lanez is a confessional piece soaked with temptation and guilt. It teeters on the edge of infidelity, with Lanez grappling with a powerful attraction to another woman, while being acutely aware of his existing relationship.
The first verse sets the tone, with Lanez addressing the new woman, the “Sexy lady”, directly, asking her how she would feel if things went as per their plan, adding a longing tone to the narrative. He is transparent about his physical attraction when he says, “You electrify my body/Specify, I’m horny”. However, he further adds, “Come and sexify my heart”, indicating a deeper emotional connection, not just mere physical attraction.
The hook reveals the depth of his dilemma. “You got me lost in the clutch of you”, Lanez admits he’s engrossed by this new woman, but in the same breath acknowledges he has a girl at home – “And what’s worst to know, I got a girl at home/And my baby loves me more”. He is literally ‘lost’ in his predicament, torn between his new attraction and his existing commitment.
In the second verse, Lanez takes the question to the next level, asking the woman what she would do if he left his current partner for her. This is a step deeper into the realm of contemplating infidelity, showing him wrestling with the implications of his potential actions.
The song’s chorus acts as a plaintive plea, a question repeating, “What are you waiting for?” The repetition emphasizes Tory’s struggle with his desire and fear—the fear of damaging his relationship at home and the desire for new passion. He signifies a man hanging on the precipice of decision, enticed yet hesitant, putting the ball in the court of the new woman, asking her to make the move, while he deals with his guilt and longing.
Tory Lanez’s “Lavender Sunflower” shows us the often-overlooked narrative of a man wrestling with fidelity, acknowledging his desires, and yet being aware of the potential heartbreak. The lyrics are a candid look at human vulnerability and dishonesty weaved mellifluously into the fabric of a catchy hip-hop tune.
