rosewood
Resilience in Rosewood: Defiant Fire and Unyielding Hearts
Lyrics
I am charcoal beauty
I embody a beauty likened to charcoal, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Fire, ash and heat
My essence is composed of fire, ash, and heat, elements that convey intensity and passion.
I am never extinguished
I cannot be easily extinguished, highlighting a persistent and enduring nature.
Burned down
Despite being burned down, I remain unbroken.
But not defeated
Defeat has not been my outcome, emphasizing resilience and strength.
My existence be resistance
My existence serves as a form of resistance, possibly against adversity or oppression.
Every heart beat like darts
Each heartbeat is like a dart, suggesting a metaphorical defense mechanism or vigilance.
You know you not gon' get far, yes
A warning that progress may be hindered, and obstacles lie ahead.
If you come up in my yard. yes
A cautionary note about entering the speaker's space or territory.
When the enemy be come for me
Preparedness when confronted by adversaries.
I'm on my guard
Vigilance when facing threats or challenges.
When the enemy be come for me
Remaining guarded in the face of potential danger.
I'm on my guard, yes
Continued vigilance against external threats.
You come like thieves in the night
Comparison of adversaries to nighttime thieves, evoking stealth and deceit.
White sheets in the breeze
Imagery of white sheets in the breeze, possibly symbolizing a threatening force.
By the light of fireflies
Reference to fireflies and their light, alluding to subtle dangers or deceptions.
Envy in the green of your eyes
Envy observed in the green of eyes, suggesting jealousy or malicious intent.
Under cover of dark lit skies
Activities under the cover of dark skies, hinting at clandestine actions or hidden motives.
You come to pillage my streets of gold
Adversaries attempting to exploit and harm the speaker's valuable possessions or achievements.
Hate in your veins and a rage in your soul
The presence of hatred and rage in the adversaries.
We not gon' let you push us back
A declaration of resistance, refusing to be pushed back into adversity.
Into the swamp again
Resistance against regression or returning to a difficult situation.
Fire, thunder, drums again
Elements of fire, thunder, and drums symbolize a powerful and defiant stance.
When the enemy be come for me
Preparedness and vigilance reiterated when facing potential threats.
I'm on my guard
Continued alertness and readiness in the face of danger.
When the enemy be come for me
Sustained guardedness and caution against adversaries.
I'm on my guard, yes
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