Roses
Adam Lambert & Nile Rodgers Lyrics

You're like a knife 'cause your looks could kill
The person being addressed is incredibly attractive and captivating, able to mesmerize anyone who lays eyes on them.

Hold my breath every time we kiss
The singer is so infatuated with the person being addressed that everything they do takes their breath away, even something as simple as a kiss.

Are you feeling it?
The singer is eagerly looking for confirmation that the person they're interested in feels the same way.

Like I, like I feel it
The singer is trying to convey that they're completely invested emotionally, and hoping to find that same level of commitment in return.

You left your hat on the window sill
The person being addressed has left something behind, which hints that they plan on returning soon.

You're coming back, yeah, you always will
The singer is optimistic that the person they're interested in will always return to them.

Am I crazy babe?
The singer is questioning whether they're being foolish for believing in the possibility of something more with this person, but still hoping for it to be real.

If I say that I crave it
The singer is hesitant to admit their true feelings because they fear that the other person may not reciprocate.

We talk the talk
The singer and the person they're interested in are able to communicate and banter with each other easily.

We're skin to skin
The two have been intimate with each other, and are physically close.

But you just walk away
Despite their connection, the person being addressed tends to leave abruptly and without a clear explanation.

And all that I got was
Despite the closeness between them, the singer didn't receive what they truly needed from this person.

Roses
The roses serve as a metaphor for shallow romantic gestures that don't hold much real meaning or emotion.

Don't mean a thing without emotions
The singer is saying that romantic gestures without true feelings behind them are empty and meaningless.

Baby just do it right
The singer is asking the person they're interested in to be genuine and authentic with them, rather than relying on surface-level gestures like giving roses.

Focus
The singer is asking the person they're interested in to focus on building an emotional connection with them, rather than just physical intimacy.

'Cause I just needed your love
The singer is admitting that all they really wanted from this person was love, and they didn't receive it.

Tonight, tonight, tonight
The singer wants this connection and love to happen tonight, because they've been waiting for it for so long.

Catch a flick maybe we could chill
The singer is suggesting that they could spend time together watching a movie and enjoying each other's company.

Next to me but you're still not here
The person being addressed may be physically present, but they're not truly present with the singer emotionally.

When I touch you baby
The singer is referring to physical touch as a way to connect with the person they're interested in.

My name will you say it
By saying the singer's name, the person being addressed would be demonstrating an emotional connection instead of just physical intimacy.

Between the sheets we ain't pillow talking
The singer and the person they're interested in are able to be intimate with each other, but they don't discuss their feelings or build a deeper connection.

Is it love or are we just fucking
The singer is unsure whether their connection is actually based on emotional love, or just physical attraction and sex.

Tell me babe, you can't keep me waiting
The singer is getting impatient for the other person to make a commitment to them and show their emotions, rather than just physical attraction.

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ha, baby
This is just a vocalization that expresses emotion and excitement.

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) huh, ha-ah-ah, baby
This is another vocalization that expresses emotion and excitement.

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ha-ah, ha-ah, ah
Another vocalization expressing emotion and excitement.

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ho-oh, ha-ah
Another vocalization expressing emotion and excitement.