Three Roses
America Lyrics


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Sitting by the fireside with a book in your hand
Two lazy dogs sittin' watchin' your man
Three roses were bought with you in mind
Three roses were bought with you in mind

I gotta stop and see what I'm on about
Stop and feel what I want I gotta
Stop and see what I'm on about
Stop and feel what I want with you
Ah

Walking through a wonderland, I got you by the hand
Every move we made, just as if it were planned
Three roses were bought with you in mind
Three roses were bought with you in mind

I gotta stop and see what I'm on about
Stop and feel what I want I gotta
Stop and see what I'm on about




Stop and feel what I want with you
Ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of America's song "Three Roses" paints a picture of a calm and peaceful moment. The first stanza describes a scene where the persona is sitting by the fireside with a book, with his/her two dogs keeping watch over his/her partner. The lyrics, "Three roses were bought with you in mind" signify that the persona thought about his/her partner and bought these flowers for them. The second verse takes the listeners on a walk through wonderland with the partner by the persona's side. The move they make seems just as if it were planned. Again, the persona mentions that three roses were bought with his/her partner in mind.


The lyrics of "Three Roses" show that love is in the air - a perfect picture of a simple love story. The number '3' appearing a few times in the lyrics is symbolic; it signifies thresholds and new beginnings. It is a love tale of a couple that is content and happy with each other's company, despite their simple lifestyle. The words, 'stop and see what I'm on about, stop and feel what I want with you,' may signify that the persona needs to appreciate the slow-living moments with his/her partner and feel what they feel, connecting with them on a deeper level.


Line by Line Meaning

Sitting by the fireside with a book in your hand
You are seated by the fire with a book in your hands.


Two lazy dogs sittin' watchin' your man
Your two relaxed dogs are watching your man.


Three roses were bought with you in mind
Someone purchased three roses with you in mind.


Three roses were bought with you in mind
The same person bought three roses with you in mind.


I gotta stop and see what I'm on about
I have to pause and reflect on my thoughts.


Stop and feel what I want I gotta
I need to take a moment to understand what I desire.


Stop and see what I'm on about
I must stop and comprehend my intentions.


Stop and feel what I want with you
I should stop and feel what I desire with you.


Ah
An exclamation used to express emotion or realization.


Walking through a wonderland, I got you by the hand
We are taking a delightful stroll together, and I am holding your hand.


Every move we made, just as if it were planned
Our every step seems calculated and propitious.


Three roses were bought with you in mind
Someone thought of you and bought three roses.


Three roses were bought with you in mind
The same person bought you three roses.


I gotta stop and see what I'm on about
I need to reassess my thoughts.


Stop and feel what I want I gotta
I should stop and comprehend what I want and need.


Stop and see what I'm on about
I have to halt and consider my intentions.


Stop and feel what I want with you
I ought to pause and recognize what I want with you.


Ah
An exclamation that expresses a moment of realization or emotion.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEWEY BUNNELL

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