The Rose
Love's Transformation: Unveiling the Profound Meaning in Nana Mouskouri's 'The Rose'
Lyrics
Some say love, it is a river
Love is often compared to a river, suggesting its fluid and powerful nature.
That drowns the tender reed
Love can overwhelm and overcome delicate and vulnerable aspects of life.
Some say love, it is a razor
Love is likened to a razor, implying that it can be sharp and painful.
That leaves your soul to bleed
Love can leave deep emotional wounds and vulnerabilities.
Some say love, it is a hunger
Love is described as a hunger, a persistent and insatiable longing.
An endless aching need
Love is portrayed as a constant and aching need.
I say love, it is a flower
The speaker sees love as a delicate and beautiful flower, with the person being its potential to grow.
And you its only seed
The individual is viewed as the seed of love, suggesting the potential for love to blossom.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
Heartbreak is explored, with the fear of it preventing personal growth and joy.
That never learns to dance
Those who fear taking risks in love may miss out on the joy and beauty of life.
Its the dream afraid of waking
The fear of waking from a dream reflects the hesitancy to embrace opportunities and take chances.
That never takes the chance
Refers to individuals who avoid taking risks in love, leading to missed opportunities.
It's the one who won't be taken
Describes someone unwilling to be vulnerable and open in love, hindering the ability to receive love.
Who cannot seem to give
Highlights the difficulty some face in giving and expressing love.
And the soul afraid of dying
Fear of death is a metaphor for those who avoid truly living and experiencing life.
That never learns to live
Not embracing life and its experiences can lead to a lack of personal growth and fulfillment.
When the night has been too lonely
Addresses the loneliness that can come with the night, symbolizing difficult times.
And the road has been too long
Expresses the challenges and hardships faced on life's journey.
And you think that love is only
Love is not reserved for the fortunate; it is a universal experience.
For the lucky and the strong
Love is for everyone, not just those who appear strong or lucky.
Just remember in the winter
Encourages remembering love's potential during difficult times, using winter as a metaphor.
Far beneath the bitter snows
Amidst challenging circumstances (bitter snows), the potential for love remains dormant.
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
The dormant love can be revived and flourish with the warmth and care of the sun's love.
In the spring becomes the rose
In challenging times, love has the potential to bloom and bring beauty, like a rose in spring.
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