The Rose
Love's Transformative Journey: Unveiling the Symbolism in 'The Rose'
Lyrics
Some say love it is a river
Love is often compared to a river.
That drowns the tender reed
Love can overwhelm and overcome delicate qualities.
Some say love it is a razor
Love is also likened to a razor, implying it can be painful.
That leaves your soul to bleed
Love can cause emotional pain and suffering.
Some say love it is a hunger
Some see love as a persistent and insatiable desire.
An endless, aching need
Love is described as an unending and yearning necessity.
I say love it is a flower
The speaker perceives love as a delicate flower.
And you it's only seed
The person being addressed is considered the potential for love.
It's the heart afraid of breaking
Fear of heartbreak prevents one from experiencing the joy of love.
That never learns to dance
Those who fear heartbreak may miss out on the dance of love.
It's the dream afraid of waking
Fear of dreams not coming true can hinder taking risks in love.
That never takes the chance
Failure to take chances in love can lead to missed opportunities.
It's the one who won't be taken
Refusal to be vulnerable prevents one from giving and receiving love.
Who cannot seem to give
Some struggle to give love and are unable to accept it.
And the soul afraid of dying
Fear of death can prevent someone from fully embracing life and love.
That never learns to live
Not embracing life prevents the experience of true living.
When the night has been too lonely
During difficult times, when loneliness prevails.
And the road has been too long
After a challenging journey, perhaps through life's hardships.
And you think that love is only
Love might seem limited to those who are fortunate and strong.
For the lucky and the strong
Love is not confined to the lucky or strong; it's for everyone.
Just remember in the winter
Even in tough times (winter), there's potential for new beginnings.
Far beneath the bitter snow
Beneath difficulties, the possibility of love remains dormant.
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
With the warmth of love (sun's love), potential blossoms into reality.
In the spring, becomes the rose
In challenging times, love can bloom and transform like a rose in spring.
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