The Rose
Love's Transformative Journey: Unveiling the Meaning of 'The Rose'
Lyrics
Some say love it is a river
Love is often compared to a river.
That drowns the tender reed
Love can overwhelm and weaken delicate individuals.
Some say love it is a razor
Love is described as a sharp tool that inflicts emotional pain.
That leaves your soul to bleed
Love can leave one's inner self wounded and vulnerable.
Some say love it is a hunger (Some say love it is a hunger)
Some see love as an insatiable and persistent desire.
An endless aching need
Love is portrayed as an unending, painful yearning.
I say love it is a flower
The speaker views love as a beautiful and delicate flower.
And you its only seed
The speaker sees themselves as the origin of love.
It's the heart afraid of breaking (It's the heart afraid of breaking)
Fear of heartbreak prevents emotional growth and expression.
That never learns to dance
A heart afraid to break never experiences the joy of dancing, metaphorically referring to taking risks.
It's the dream afraid of waking
Fear of dreams coming true prevents seizing opportunities.
That never takes a chance (Ooh, Never takes a chance)
Not taking chances in life leads to a lack of fulfillment.
It's the one who won't be taken (It's the one who won't be taken)
A person who avoids vulnerability struggles to reciprocate love.
Who cannot seem to give
Refusal to give back to others hinders personal growth.
And the soul afraid of dying (And the soul afraid of dying)
Fear of death prevents the enjoyment and fullness of life.
That never learns to live
Not confronting the fear of mortality results in a limited existence.
To live
Emphasizing the importance of truly living life.
When the night has been too lonely
When facing challenges and loneliness.
And the road has been too long
After enduring a difficult journey.
And you think that love is only (And you think that love is only)
Love is not exclusive to those deemed fortunate or strong.
For the lucky and the strong
Challenging the misconception that love is only for specific individuals.
Just remember in the winter (Just remember in the winter)
During difficult times, remember.
Far beneath the bitter snows
Beneath challenging circumstances, hidden potential exists.
Lies the seed (Lies the seed
Symbolic representation of potential for growth.
That with the sun's love
With nurturing and warmth, potential blossoms into something beautiful.
In the spring becomes the rose (The spring becomes the rose)
Metaphorically, difficulties give rise to something splendid.
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