Bringin' Home the Roses
Blooms of Redemption: Jesse Daniel's Musical Apology
Lyrics
I stepped into a barroom on a cold and windy evening, saw a man there sitting at a stool
I entered a bar on a cold evening and noticed a man sitting sadly with a bouquet of flowers.
He sat there looking sorry with a big bouquet of flowers, liquored up and smoking like a fool
The man seemed regretful, intoxicated, and foolish while smoking. The flowers hinted at a mistake.
So I looked at him, he looked at me and I said How bout the weather?
I engaged with the man, casually asking about the weather to start a conversation.
He said You know, pal, that ain't whats on my mind. I've made a big mistake again,
The man revealed that the weather wasn't his concern; he admitted to a significant mistake and regret.
So just for now I will pretend she ain't mad at home until closing time.
The man planned to act as if his partner wasn't angry until the bar closed, avoiding confrontation for now.
So I'm bringin' home the roses in the pretty colored paper
The narrator expresses the intention to bring home roses wrapped in pretty paper.
Like I've done so many times before
Similar actions have been taken before; bringing flowers home is a routine attempt to reconcile.
'Cause honesty ain't never done this old boy any favors
The narrator acknowledges that honesty hasn't been beneficial in the past, hence relying on flowers.
Flowers just might get me through the door
Flowers are seen as a potential means to gain entry into the home and possibly forgiveness.
I've always been the kind of man who learned from his experience, this time I just took him at his word
The narrator usually learns from experience but, in this case, trusted the man's words without caution.
I thought about my wife at home, just sittin' sad and all alone, I know that ain't what my sweet gal deserves
Reflecting on the loneliness of the wife at home, realizing she deserves better treatment.
So I called her up near closing time, to let her know whats on my mind and I'd be coming home just after two
The narrator decides to call his wife near closing time, expressing his thoughts and promising to return after two.
But judging by her pitch and tone and her screaming on the telephone
However, the wife's response on the phone suggests anger and frustration.
I might need those flowers more than you
It becomes apparent that the flowers may be needed more by the narrator than originally thought.
So I'm bringin' home the roses in the pretty colored paper
The narrator reiterates the plan to bring home roses, emphasizing the colored paper wrapping.
Like I've never had to do before
Contrasting the past, the narrator emphasizes the urgency of the situation, requiring a new approach.
'Cause honesty ain't never done this old boy any favors
Acknowledging that honesty hasn't been effective, and flowers are relied upon for a chance to reconcile.
Flowers just might get me through the door
Similar to earlier lines, flowers are seen as a potential key to gaining entrance and resolving issues.
And flowers just might get me through the door
Reiterating that flowers might be the solution to opening the door and seeking forgiveness.
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