Wine Colored Roses
Wine-Colored Roses: Love's Apology in Crimson Hues
Lyrics
Today I got a long letter
Receiving a lengthy letter today
From one who still cares for me
From someone who still has feelings for the speaker
She asked lots of questions
The letter contains numerous inquiries
Like would I call her sometime
Questions about whether the speaker will call and if they are recovering
And was I gettin' back on my feet?
Inquiring about the speaker's well-being and stability
She asked if I had quit drinkin'
Asking if the speaker has stopped drinking
Like I promised her long ago
Referring to a promise made in the past
The words wouldn't come
The speaker struggles to articulate their response
When I called and she answered
Calling the person, but finding it difficult to speak
Oh, but I found a way to say no
Discovering a way to convey a negative answer
I sent her some wine-colored roses
Sending a gift of wine-colored roses
The color of grapes on the vine
Describing the color as that of grapes on the vine
When she sees the wine-colored roses
Anticipating the impact on the recipient when she sees the roses
They'll tell her I'm still on the wine
Implying that the roses will reveal the speaker's continued drinking
The roses will say I still love her
Asserting that the roses symbolize enduring love
And their color will cause her to cry
Expecting an emotional response due to the color of the roses
One dozen reasons to tell her I'm sorry
Providing twelve symbolic reasons for an apology
And twelve pretty flowers don't lie
Stating that beautiful flowers convey sincerity
I sent her some wine-colored roses
Repeating the act of sending wine-colored roses
The color of grapes on the vine
Reiterating the color's resemblance to grapes on the vine
When she sees the wine colored roses
Anticipating the impact on the recipient's perception
They'll tell her I'm still on the wine
Reiterating that the roses signify the speaker's continued drinking
I sent her some wine-colored roses
Confirmation of sending wine-colored roses
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