Rose from the Mountain
Love Blossoms and Fades: Journey from Mountain Bliss to City Strife
Lyrics
Well she's my Rose from the mountain where I come from
Expressing affection for a woman, referring to her as his "Rose from the mountain" from his hometown.
Back in ol' Colorado where they reach up and touch the sun
Describing the origin of the Rose in Colorado, a place where nature and the environment are significant ("reach up and touch the sun").
But I took her to the city where the air ain't clean
Relocating to the city has affected the purity of the air, possibly symbolizing a change in lifestyle or values.
And it's wilted my Rose from the mountain
Reflecting on how city life has negatively impacted his Rose, using "wilted" metaphorically to indicate a decline or loss of vitality.
Where a good guitar picker makes more money than a cowboy
Contrasting the financial success of a guitar player in the city with that of a cowboy, hinting at a shift in career or pursuit.
So I thought I'd try my luck makin' records in L.A.
Attempting to make a career in the music industry in Los Angeles.
But a lot of them boys make a lot more music than I can
Expressing humility in comparison to other musicians in L.A., acknowledging their superior musical output.
And if Rose don't like the city life I think I'll take her home
Considering returning to his hometown if his Rose doesn't enjoy the city lifestyle.
Well I can see her in the mornin' runnin' barefoot through the meadow
Imagining a picturesque scene of his Rose running barefoot through a meadow in the morning.
With a smile on her face and her hair a-hangin' long
Describing Rose's joyful appearance with a smile and long hair.
Well I love my sweet Rosey and oh she loves me
Expressing mutual love between the speaker and Rose.
So I'm takin' her back home to the mountain
Deciding to take Rose back to their mountain home due to their love and the city's negative impact.
Where a good guitar picker makes more money than a cowboy
Reiterating the financial success of guitar players in the speaker's hometown compared to cowboys.
So I thought I'd try my luck makin' records in L.A.
Continuing efforts to make a career in the music industry in L.A.
But a lot of them boys make a lot more music than I can
Acknowledging the superior musical abilities of other musicians in L.A.
And if Rose don't like the city life I think I'll take her home
Repeating the consideration of returning home if Rose dislikes city life.
She's my Rose from the mountain where I come from
Reaffirming Rose's identity as his love from the mountain.
Back in ol' Colorado where they reach up and touch the sun
Recalling the origin of Rose in Colorado, emphasizing its connection to the sun.
But I took her to the city where the air ain't clean
Reiterating the negative impact of city life on the air and Rose's well-being.
And it's wilted my Rose from the mountain
Repeating the metaphor of Rose wilting due to the city environment.
Yes it's wilted my Rose from the mountain
Reiterating the decline of Rose's vitality in the city.
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