 " Sunflowers for Alfred Roy " , one of the album 's most personal songs , is named after Carey 's father ; she makes direct reference to him and a moment they shared at his death bed . The song is backed with a simple piano accompaniment , and Carey recounts a visit with her father in his hospital room : " Strange to feel that proud , strong man / Grip tightly to my hand . " 
 " Sunflowers for Alfred Roy " , one of the album <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>most personal songs , is named after Carey <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>father ; she <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>makes</mark></a> direct reference to him and a moment they shared at his death bed . The song is backed with a simple piano accompaniment , and Carey <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>recounts</mark></a> a visit with her father in his hospital room : " Strange to feel that proud , strong man / Grip tightly to my hand . " 
 Sunflowers for Alfred Roy  , one of the album  most personal songs , is named after Carey  father ; she make direct reference to him and a moment they shared at his death bed . The song is backed with a simple piano accompaniment , and Carey recount a visit with her father in his hospital room : " Strange to feel that proud , strong man / Grip tightly to my hand . "