The Rose
Unveiling Love's Essence: A Poetic Reflection through "The Rose
Lyrics
Some say love, it is a river
Love is often compared to a river, symbolizing its flowing and powerful nature.
That drowns the tender reed
Love can be overwhelming and destructive, like a river that drowns a delicate reed.
Some say love, it is a razor
Some perceive love as a sharp tool, akin to a razor, causing emotional pain.
That leaves your soul to bleed
Love can leave one's soul wounded and vulnerable, emphasizing the pain of heartbreak.
Some say love, it is a hunger
Love is described as a hunger, a relentless and insatiable emotional need.
An endless aching need
Expresses the idea that love can create a constant and deep longing within an individual.
I say love, it is a flower
The speaker personally views love as a delicate and beautiful flower.
And you, its only seed
The listener is portrayed as the seed from which love, represented by the flower, grows.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
Describes the fear of a heart breaking, preventing it from experiencing the joy of dancing in love.
That never learns to dance
Fear of facing reality and taking risks prevents the heart from fully embracing love.
It's the dream afraid of waking
References the fear of waking from a dream, representing reluctance to take a chance in love.
That never takes the chance
One who is hesitant to take risks in love may miss out on life-changing opportunities.
It's the one who won't be taken
Describes a person who is unwilling to be vulnerable and open in love, resulting in an inability to receive love.
Who cannot seem to give
Highlights the challenge of giving love for those who struggle to do so.
And the soul afraid of dying
Fear of death prevents the soul from fully experiencing and embracing life.
That never learns to live
Connecting the fear of dying to the failure to truly live life to the fullest.
When the night has been too lonely
Describes a time of deep loneliness and a journey that feels excessively challenging.
And the road has been too long
During difficult times, some may perceive love as something only for the fortunate and resilient.
And you think that love is only
Challenges the misconception that love is exclusive to those who are lucky and strong.
For the lucky and the strong
Encourages remembering that love can bloom even in harsh conditions, like winter.
Just remember in the winter
Points to the potential for growth and renewal beneath challenging circumstances.
Far beneath the bitter snows
Metaphorically refers to difficult times as bitter snows covering the potential for love.
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
States that love, like a seed, can flourish with the warmth and nurturing of the sun.
In the spring becomes the rose
Symbolizes the transformation of the seed into a rose, signifying the beauty that can emerge from adversity.
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