David Ruffin - Flower Child Lyrics

[Verse 1]Well, well, wellI caught a passing cab to a part of town that was worn and drabI walked down the dingy stairs, ignoring the dirt that was lying thereFrom a space beneath the door, a light reflected on the floorI saw shadows of passing feet, there was incense smelling sweet[Chorus]So long I hesitatedI knocked and then I waitedMy thoughts were running wildThen I saw my flower childI did, I did, I did[Verse 2]Although her voice was still the same, the years had truly made a changeMy angel in disguise had long, dark hair and big black eyesAnd then flowers, bright and tallSplattered all over the wallI just couldn't believe my eyes"Was this the child?", I analysed[Chorus]Where, where, where did I go wrongTo make her leave her homeI hid my shame with a smileWhen I saw my flower childYes I did, I didWhen, when I saw my flower, flower, flower, flower childWhen I saw my flower child, yes I did[Verse 3]Well, well, well, wellBefore I left, she kissed my cheekThere were no more words to speak'Cause at last I understoodAnd it did my heart some goodShe said happiness was loveSomething she had plenty ofOh, I no longer felt the shame'Cause my daughter made it plain[Chorus]Sad, sad 'cause I had to goI loved my baby soMy trip was sure worthwhileAt last, at last I saw my flower childI did, I did, I did, I did[Outro]Sad 'cause I had to goI loved my daughter soWhen I, when I saw my flower childI did, I did, I didHoney, at last I understoodAnd it did my heart a whole lot of goodWhen I, when I, when I ...