A Good Year for the Roses
A Blossoming Heartache: Unspoken Words in A Good Year for the Roses
Lyrics
Can hardly bear the sight of lipstick on the cigarettes there in the ashtray
The sight of lipstick on cigarettes in the ashtray is distressing or painful.
Lyin' cold the way you left 'em
The cigarettes are cold, left as they were by the person addressed in the song.
But at least your lips caressed them while you packed
Despite the pain, it's acknowledged that the person's lips touched the cigarettes while packing.
Or the lip-print on a half-filled cup of coffee that you poured and didn't drink
A lip-print is on a cup of coffee that was poured but not consumed.
But at least you thought you wanted it
The person thought they wanted the coffee, but ultimately didn't drink it.
That's so much more than I can say for me
The speaker contrasts this action with their own inability to express similar desires or actions.
What a good year for the roses
Reflection on a positive aspect - a good year for the roses in terms of blooms.
Many blooms still linger there
Despite challenges, there are still many blossoms present.
The lawn could stand another mowin'
Metaphorically, the lawn needs maintenance but the speaker doesn't feel inclined to tend to it.
Funny I don't even care
The speaker feels disconnected from the situation, noting a lack of emotional investment.
As you turn to walk away
As the person leaves, the speaker observes their departure.
As the door behind you closes
The closing door signifies a separation or end of communication.
The only thing I have to say
The speaker has something to express despite the circumstances.
It's been a good year for the roses
Reiteration of it being a good year for the roses, perhaps in a bitter or ironic tone.
After three full years of marriage
Reflection on the duration of the marriage - three years.
It's the first time that you haven't made the bed
Notable absence of the partner's usual actions, such as making the bed.
I guess the reason we're not talkin'
Communication has dwindled due to the exhaustion of topics or unresolved issues.
There's so little left to say we haven't said
There's a feeling of having discussed everything that could be said.
While a million thoughts go racin' through my mind
The speaker's mind is racing with thoughts while they remain silent.
I find I haven't said a word
The lack of verbal expression despite the multitude of thoughts.
From the bedroom the familiar sound of one baby's cryin' goes unheard
The cry of a baby in the background goes unnoticed.
What a good year for the roses
Reiteration of the positive aspect regarding the roses.
Many blooms still linger there
Despite challenges, there's still an abundance of blooms.
The lawn could stand another mowin'
The metaphor of the lawn needing care but the speaker's lack of interest.
Funny I don't even care
Continued detachment or apathy towards the situation.
As you turn to walk away
The departing action of the person is observed again.
As the door behind you closes
Symbolic of the end or closure as the door shuts.
The only thing I have to say
A repeated sentiment, likely implying resignation or acceptance of the situation.
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