Roses
RPWL Lyrics
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Why must we lose our innocence
Why have we lost our paradise?
Paralysed. nothing to give
The chestnut vender in the rain
Haven't seen him since I moved away
Please tell me what I'm doing here
These strangers do not speak to me
All the things I tried to do
I never thought it was too late
So in this silence say a prayer
For the one who went away
Roses, are covering your face
And with my mind I'm calling out for you
But all that's left are
Roses, covering your face
And with my mind I'm calling out for you
But you cannot hear me
The rising spirit of the new
I can look through the windows of their minds
Why should we care about the means
Our last goal is to reach the end
All the things I tried to do
I never thought it was too late
So in this silence say a prayer
For the one who went away
Roses, are covering your face
And with my mind I'm calling out for
You but all that's left are
Roses, covering your face
And with my mind I'm calling out for you
But you cannot hear me
You said don't tell me we can take our time
So I hope that we will meet again
Sheltered in your faith you made me understand
But now what's left is hidden under ...
The lyrics to RPWL's song "Roses" are about the loss of innocence and the search for meaning in life. The song begins with questioning the nature of the world and why humanity has lost its paradise and innocence. The singer feels paralysed and unable to contribute or make a difference. He reflects on his past and remembers the chestnut vendor in the rain, a symbol of simpler times that he has left behind. The singer feels out of place among strangers who do not understand him, and he wonders why he is here.
The second verse seems to offer a ray of hope as the singer refers to the rising spirit of the new, which he can see through the windows of people's minds. However, the message becomes unclear as the singer questions why we should care about the means to our goals, as long as we reach the end. This seems to suggest a nihilistic attitude, as if the end justifies any means.
The chorus involves a repeated refrain of "roses covering your face" and the singer calling out for someone who cannot hear him. This suggests a sense of loss and longing for something that is no longer attainable. The final lines of the song recall a conversation with someone who encouraged the singer to live in the moment and not take time for granted. The song ends on an ambiguous note, with the meaning of the hidden ending left to the listener's imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
If the world is one big plan
Questioning the reason why things happen in the world according to a predetermined plan.
Why must we lose our innocence
Asking why people can't retain their childlike innocence as they grow older.
Why have we lost our paradise?
Wondering why humanity can no longer live in complete harmony with nature.
Paralysed. nothing to give
Feeling powerless and unable to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
The chestnut vender in the rain
Remembering a specific person from the past who sold chestnuts in the rain.
Haven't seen him since I moved away
Reflecting on the fact that the chestnut vender is no longer a part of their life.
Please tell me what I'm doing here
Feeling lost and uncertain about why they are in their current situation.
These strangers do not speak to me
Feeling disconnected from the people around them and a sense of social isolation.
All the things I tried to do
Reflecting on past efforts to achieve their goals.
I never thought it was too late
Expressing a belief that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams.
So in this silence say a prayer
Seeking solace and peace through prayer and reflection.
For the one who went away
Remembering someone who is no longer present in their life.
Roses, are covering your face
Desciption of roses being used as a symbol of mourning in funerals.
And with my mind I'm calling out for you
Expressing the desire to connect with the person who is no longer present.
But all that's left are
Realization of only empty surroundings, and addressing the tragedy of the person who has passed.
Roses, covering your face
Continuation of previous description of roses being used as a symbol of mourning in funerals.
And with my mind I'm calling out for you
Repeating the desire to connect with the person who is no longer present.
But you cannot hear me
Acknowledging the fact that the person is no longer there to respond.
The rising spirit of the new
The idea that there is a renewed sense of hope and optimism in the face of challenge.
I can look through the windows of their minds
Being able to understand the motivations and thought processes of others.
Why should we care about the means
Questioning whether the methods used to achieve a goal are as important as the goal itself.
Our last goal is to reach the end
Arguing that the most important thing is to accomplish the final objective regardless of what it takes.
You said don't tell me we can take our time
Recalling a past conversation in which someone urged them not to waste time.
So I hope that we will meet again
Expressing a desire to reunite with people from the past who are no longer present.
Sheltered in your faith you made me understand
Recalling a time when someone else's faith provided comfort and insight.
But now what's left is hidden under
Feeling that something vital has been lost, but not sure where to find it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUERGEN LANG, KARLHEINZ WALLNER
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