The Rose
Unveiling Love's Essence: The Rose's Message
Lyrics
Ome say love it is a river
Love is often compared to a river, suggesting its flowing and powerful nature.
That drowns the tender reed
Love can be overwhelming and destructive, especially to fragile or vulnerable individuals.
Some say love it is a razor
Some view love as a sharp and cutting force that causes emotional pain.
That leaves your soul to bleed
This line conveys the idea that love can leave deep emotional scars.
Some say love it is a hunger
Love is described as a persistent and insatiable desire or yearning.
An endless, aching need
Love is portrayed as a constant, aching need that is hard to satisfy.
I say love it is a flower
The speaker sees love as a delicate and beautiful flower, with the person being the seed of that love.
And you, it's only seed
Indicates that the individual is the starting point of love, and it needs nurturing to grow.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
Refers to the fear of a broken heart, which inhibits one from experiencing the joy of dancing in love.
That never learns to dance
Describes a heart that remains cautious and guarded to avoid the pain of heartbreak.
It's the dream afraid of waking
Highlights the fear of facing reality or the consequences, preventing the pursuit of dreams.
That never takes the chance
People who are afraid to take risks or chances in love may never experience its full potential.
It's the one who won't be taken
Portrays someone who refuses to be vulnerable or be in a position of emotional dependence.
Who cannot seem to give
Describes an individual who struggles to give love, possibly due to fear or emotional limitations.
And the soul afraid of dying
Addresses the fear of death and the reluctance to fully engage in life and love.
That never learns to live
Suggests that only by overcoming the fear of death can one truly learn to live and love.
When the night has been too lonely
Describes a difficult and lonely period in life, emphasizing the challenges of the journey.
And the road has been too long
Expresses the weariness and exhaustion from a prolonged and challenging journey through life.
And you think that love is only
Challenges the misconception that love is exclusive to those who are fortunate and strong.
For the lucky and the strong
Love is for everyone, regardless of luck or strength, countering the previous notion.
Just remember in the winter
Encourages remembering that, even in difficult times (winter), the potential for love exists.
Far beneath the bitter snows
Metaphorically describes challenging times as bitter snows, concealing the potential for love.
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
Highlights the dormant potential for love within, waiting to bloom with the warmth of the sun (love).
In the spring, becomes the rose
Suggests that, with the right conditions, personal growth can lead to the beauty and strength of a rose.
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