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Alice in Wonderland is a Ukrainian gothic band. They later changed name to Sad Alice Said.
Alice in Wonderland is also the name of a German metal band.
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Painting The Roses Red
Alice In Wonderland Lyrics
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We're painting the roses red
We dare not stop
Or waste a drop
So let the paint be spread
We're painting the roses red
We're painting the roses red
And many a tear we shed
Because we know
They'll cease to grow
In fact, they'll soon be dead
And yet we go ahead
Painting the roses red
Painting the roses red
We're painting the roses red
Oh, pardon me
But Mister Three
Why must you paint them red?
*talking*
Huh? Oh! Well, the fact is, Miss
We planted the white roses by mistake
And...
*singing*
The Queen she likes 'em red
If she saw white instead
She'd raise a fuss
And each of us
Would quickly lose his head
(Alice:Goodness!)
Since this is the part we dread
We're painting the roses red
(Alice:Oh, Dear! Then let me help you)
Painting the roses red
We're painting the roses red
Don't tell the Queen what you have seen
Or say that's what we said
But we're painting the roses red
Yes, painting the roses red
Not pink
Not green
Not aquamarine
We're painting the roses red!
The song "Painting The Roses Red" is a satirical piece from the movie "Alice in Wonderland". The song is performed by three playing cards who are hurriedly painting the roses red. They are doing so because they have accidentally planted white roses, which is something that goes against the wishes of the Queen who only likes red roses. The song is significant as it is a commentary on the absurdity of following rules blindly without questioning their purpose.
The lyrics of the song include references to the fate of the flowers that they are painting. The cards shed tears as they know that the roses will not survive, but they keep painting them to keep the Queen happy. This could be seen as a metaphor for following unjust laws or traditions blindly, even if they are destined to fail. The lyrics also express the fear of the Queen's wrath, as they know that disobeying her could result in death. The song is a commentary on power structures and the obligations that people have to follow them, even if they go against their moral values.
Overall, "Painting The Roses Red" is a clever piece of musical satire that highlights the pitfalls of following authority blindly. Its catchy melody and whimsical lyrics make it a memorable part of the "Alice in Wonderland" soundtrack.
Line by Line Meaning
Painting the roses red
We're coloring the roses with red hue
We're painting the roses red
We're meticulously applying the red paint on the roses continuously
We dare not stop
We must continue painting without delay or hesitation
Or waste a drop
Every stroke counts, no amount of red paint should be wasted
So let the paint be spread
We're spreading the paint evenly on each rose
Oh, painting the roses red
Ah, the joy of coloring these flowers with red
And many a tear we shed
We shed tears in sadness since the roses will die soon
Because we know
We are aware that this coloring may affect the roses' natural growth
They'll cease to grow
Painting the roses might lead to their death or stunted growth
In fact, they'll soon be dead
In reality, the roses will wither soon
And yet, we go ahead
Despite all the drawbacks, we continue painting the roses red
Oh, pardon me
Excuse me for the interruption
But Mister Three
Addressing the person in charge of painting
Why must you paint them red?
I am curious as to why red color is necessary?
The Queen she likes 'em red
The Queen has a preference for red rose hue
If she saw white instead
If the roses were white in color, it would not please the Queen
She'd raise a fuss
The Queen would be displeased and make a scene
And each of us
All of the people in charge of painting the roses
Would quickly lose his head
They would be punished severely for not fulfilling the Queen's wishes
Since this is the part we dread
We fear this consequence the most
We're painting the roses red
Therefore, we must paint the roses in red only
Don't tell the Queen what you have seen
Do not speak of the white roses to the Queen
Or say that's what we said
We cannot risk being accused of mistake or betrayal
Not pink
The roses must not be pink in color
Not green
The color green is also not an option
Not aquamarine
The roses are being colored only in red shade
We're painting the roses red!
We repeat, we are painting the roses red!
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.