Rose Tattoo
Love Amidst Life's Chaos: Ellis Paul's 'Rose Tattoo' Meaning
Lyrics
I got laid off, it's Monday
I lost my job today, and it's Monday
And I'm calling to tell you
I'm calling to share this news with you
It don't sit with me well
I'm struggling to accept the situation
I feel like I failed you
I feel like I've disappointed you
You say, "We got each other
You reassure me that our relationship is enough
And that's plenty enough"
We have each other, and that's sufficient
And I know that's true
I acknowledge the truth in your words
But we've got one kid coming
We're expecting one child and have another in diapers
And one still in diapers
The drive home is challenging in the rain with a faulty wiper
It's a rainy drive home
There's a sense of gloom during the journey
With one good wiper
A metaphor for the challenges we face
Leave the porchlight on
I need a guiding light, symbolized by leaving the porchlight on
I need a beacon
I need something to lead me back to you
Just to pull me to you
Expressing a desire for connection
If I ever lost you
If I lose you, I would be lost as well
I would be lost too
Emphasizing the importance of the relationship
Just drifting in a sea of blue
A metaphorical sea of sadness without you
You're in my skin
You are ingrained in my being
Like a rose tattoo
Like a permanent mark, a rose tattoo
Like a rose tattoo
Repetition for emphasis
The economy's crashing
Despite economic hardships, finding humor in the situation
And this poor boy's laughing
Laughing because there's nothing left to lose
Cause there's nothing to lose
No extravagant lifestyle, only simplicity
We don't live in no mansion
We don't live lavishly
There's no bling to put on
No flashy displays of wealth
Only WalMart fashion will do
Embracing practicality and affordability
Inside the house the baby's screaming
Amidst chaos inside, a plea for peace
And the pasta is steaming and
A domestic scene with challenges and responsibilities
I look through the windows
An unreal feeling looking through the windows
It feels like I'm dreaming
A surreal experience, possibly due to stress
You pull the door open and say
Your child eagerly waits for your return
"Daddy, when you comin' home?"
A heartfelt question from the child
You say, "We'll fight for the best case scenario"
We'll strive for the best outcome
Then you put Van Morrison on the stereo
Momentarily escaping troubles with music (Van Morrison)
Sure there's trouble in the boardrooms
Acknowledging challenges in corporate settings
Trouble in the factories
Challenges in manufacturing and industry
Trouble in the alley out back
Issues in the less visible aspects of life
But we've got love in these patterns
Despite challenges, love is a constant
Love is what matters
Love is the most significant aspect
And baby, I've got your back
Pledging support and loyalty to the partner
I've got your back
Reassuring that support is unwavering
I've got your back
Repeated assurance of support
Hey, I've got your back
Emphasizing the commitment to stand by each other
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