Roses
Aleksander Serov Lyrics

The lyrics to Aleksander Serov’s song “Roses (I love you to tears)” express a deep and powerful love for the person addressed in the song. The singer addresses the person to raise their eyes to the Christmas sky and make a wish for what they dream of. The singer then confesses that they have never been so happy in their life before meeting this person and that they only love them, and the flowers that symbolize their love are the white roses.

The repeated phrase “Я люблю тебя до слёз” (I love you to tears) emphasizes the intensity of the love felt by the singer. They describe each breath they take as feeling like the first time and choose to express their love through an “облако из роз” (cloud of roses) instead of empty words. The singer recognizes the beauty of the beloved’s “манящей белой кожи” (enticing white skin) and “божественных волос” (divine hair), and values their relationship above all else.

The lyrics of “Roses (I love you to tears)” showcase a love that is intense and all-consuming. The lyrics are straightforward and possess an expressive quality. The significant love expressed in the song has made it a popular Russian love ballad for decades.