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I Wish You Roses
Kali Uchis Lyrics


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Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em

I was a rose in a garden of weeds
My petals are soft and silky as my sheets
So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns
While I'm here, I'm someone to honor
When I'm gone, I'm someone to mourn
But if you and my heart should someday drift apart
I'll make sure to give you these blessings because they're all I've got
My love's deep as the ocean, don't you drown on me
Just know, any love I gave you's forever yours to keep

Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses

Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em

Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses (I wish you roses)
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses (I wish you roses)
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses

Ooh, ooh

You're gonna want me back
You're gonna want me bad
You're gonna
You know we can't do that
You know we can't do that
You know we

Overall Meaning

The theme of Kali Uchis's song "I Wish You Roses" is about the end of a relationship and the realization that a person has to accept the pain and loss that come with it. The singer expresses a desire to give well wishes to the person who used to be in her life. She wishes them love, fortune, and joy. While she acknowledges that the recognition that someday that person will want her back, she also knows that it's not the right thing to do, and they cannot go back to what they once had. The message is clear: life moves on, and while it may be challenging, it's essential to make peace with that and make the most of the present by taking in life's beauties, represented by the metaphorical roses. The roses here symbolize the beauty of life that one must appreciate whole-heartedly.


With her beautiful lyrics, Kali Uchis reflects that the roses in life eventually wither. It's a reminder that we can only enjoy life's sweetness for so long, and we need to cherish them while we can. Kali Uchis hopes to remind her audience to appreciate everything that they have and to make the most of every moment.


Overall, "I Wish You Roses" is a poignant expression of accepting pain and making peace with it. It's a hopeful song that reminds us that we can grow from our experiences and that even the most challenging trials can lead to beautiful outcomes if we make love, joy, and growth our ultimate goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I never imagined a life without you, but it's time to move on


I wish you love, I wish you well
I hope you experience love and happiness in life


I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em
I hope you enjoy life's simple pleasures before it's too late


With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (ooh, never thought I would be without you)
Even something beautiful can have its downsides, and losing you wasn't something I anticipated


But I wish you love, I wish you well
Despite everything, my wishes for your happiness remain


I was a rose in a garden of weeds
I was the exception to the rule, one of the few good things in a sea of negativity


My petals are soft and silky as my sheets
I am delicate and vulnerable, but also something to be cherished


So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns
Don't be afraid to take risks, even if it causes some pain


While I'm here, I'm someone to honor
While I'm alive, I deserve respect and appreciation


When I'm gone, I'm someone to mourn
When I pass away, I hope to be remembered and missed


But if you and my heart should someday drift apart
If we ever grow apart, I still want you to have my love


I'll make sure to give you these blessings because they're all I've got
I'm giving you all I have left to offer as a blessing for your future


My love's deep as the ocean, don't you drown on me
My love is powerful and overwhelming, so don't let it consume you


Just know, any love I gave you's forever yours to keep
No matter what happens, you'll always have the love I gave you


Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I want you to have an abundance of joy and beauty in your life


You're gonna want me back
You will eventually regret losing me


You're gonna want me bad
You will crave my love and affection


You know we can't do that
But we can't go back to what we had before




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dylan Wiggins, Josh Crocker, Karly Marie Loaiza

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ddlucas8518

Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (Ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you well, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them (Ooh)
I was a rose in the garden of weeds
My petals are soft and silky as my sheets
So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns
While I'm here, I'm someone to honor
When I'm gone, I'm someone to mourn
But if you and my heart
Should someday drift apart
I'll make sure to give you these blessings
Because they're all I've got
My love's deep as the ocean
Don't you drown on me
Just know any love I gave you
Is forever yours to keep
Ooh, I wish you roses, and roses, and roses, and roses, and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, I wish you roses, and roses, and roses, and roses, and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (Ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you well, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them (Ooh)
Ooh, I wish you roses, and roses, and roses, and roses, and roses (I wish you roses)
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses (I wish you roses)
Ooh, I wish you roses, and roses, and roses, and roses, and roses (Roses, and roses, and roses)
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
You're gonna want me back
You're gonna want me back, you're gonna
You know I can't do that
You know I can't do that, you know it



@carla2464

Lyrics 🌹🌹

Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell ’em
With pretty flowers, can come the bee sting (Ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell ’em (Ooh)

I was a rose in a garden of weeds
My petals are soft and silky as my sheets
So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns
While I’m here I’m someone to honor
When I’m gone I’m someone to mourn

But if you and my heart
Should someday drift apart
I’ll makе sure to give you these blessings
Bеcause they’re all I’ve got
My love’s deep as the ocean
Don’t you drown on me
Just know any love I gave you
Is forever yours to keep

Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses

Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell ’em
With pretty flowers, can come the bee sting (Ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell ’em (Ooh)

Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses (I wish you roses)
I wish you roses (I wish you roses), yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses

Ooh, ooh, ooh
You’re gonna want me back
You’re gonna want me bad
You’re gonna
You know we can’t do that
You know you can’t do that
You know we



@laramouillet5986

Lyrics enjoy! 💜

Chorus]
Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (Ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em

[Verse]
I was a rose in a garden of weeds
My petals are soft and silky as my sheets
So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns
While I'm here, I'm someone to honor
When I'm gone, I'm someone to mourn
But if you and my heart should someday drift apart
I'll make surе to give you these blеssings because they're all I've got
My love's deep as the ocean, don't you drown on me
Just know, any love I gave you's forever yours to keep



[Refrain]
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses

[Chorus]
Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (Ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell 'em

[Refrain]
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses (I wish you roses)
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses (I wish you roses)
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses

[Outro]
You're gonna want me back
You're gonna want me bad
You're gonna—
You know we can't do that
You know we can't do that
You know we—



@michi.naranja

L Y R I C S
Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you well, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them (ooh)
I was a rose in the garden of weeds
My petals are soft and silky as my sheets
So do not be afraid to get pricked by the thorns
While I'm here, I'm someone to honor
When I'm gone, I'm someone to mourn
But if you want my heart
Should someday drift apart
I'll make sure to give you these blessings
Because they're all I've got
My love's deep as the ocean
Don't you drown on me
Just know any love I gave you
Is forever yours to keep
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
Ooh, never thought I would be without you
I wish you love, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them
With pretty flowers can come the bee sting (ooh, never thought I would be without you)
But I wish you well, I wish you well
I wish you roses while you can still smell them (ooh)
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses (I wish you roses)
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses (I wish you roses)
Ooh, I wish you roses and roses and roses and roses and roses (roses and roses and roses)
I wish you roses, yeah, roses, roses
You're gonna want me back
You're gonna want me back, you're gonna–
You know I can't do that
You know I can't do that, you know it



All comments from YouTube:

@ElexisfromTexas

“Just know any love I gave you is forever yours to keep”

Those are some strong words there

I wish everyone healing and roses 🌹

@yeoz3328

TYY

@mirandasotoperez

Love that part ❤

@eduardreamerrr

u too !! 🌹 ♥️

@user-du9rt7xp2s

Isnt that line from Tatiana Manaois's song though..songs very similar

@ramsey4630

🔥 📛 👩‍🚒 🚒 🧯

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@gabbygarcia1621

No more anger towards past/failed relationships. I wish them all well and roses 🌹 definitely a healing song

@isaiahhhx1761

Rightttt . 😭 I’m here for the new development of music

@knowone1723

Yesss ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 no more hatred.

@itsaaronlolz

couldn’t be me. 😌

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