Kiss From A Rose
Ben Lummis Lyrics
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There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea
You, became the light on the dark side of me
Love remains, a drug that's the high and not the pill
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large
And the light that you shine can be seen
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grave
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grave.
Verse 2
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby, To me, you're like a growing
Addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become larger
And the light that you shine can be seen
Chorus
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grave
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grave
Bridge
I've been kissed by a rose on the grave
I've been kissed by a rose on the grave
And if I should fall, will it all go away?
Verse 3
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby, To me, you're like a growing
Addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large
And the light that you shine can be seen
Chorus
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grave
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grave
Yes, I compare you a kiss from a rose
A kiss from a rose on the grave
The song “Kiss From a Rose” by Ben Lummis is a beautiful and haunting love song that tells the story of a man who has found love and compares it to a kiss from a rose. The lyrics describe the power of love as a drug that can be addictive, but the singer is willing to risk everything for it.
In the first verse, the singer describes how he used to be alone before he met his lover who became the light that shone on the dark side of him. He explains that love is like a drug that gets him high, but he knows that it's not something that can be taken in pill form. When it snows, the singer's eyes become large, and the light that his lover shines can be seen.
In the chorus, the singer compares his lover to a kiss from a rose on the grave. The more he gets of her, the stranger it feels, and now that her rose is in bloom, a light hits the gloom on the grave. The singer is overwhelmed by the power of his lover's love and compares it to a kiss from a rose, which is a deeply romantic gesture.
The bridge of the song is a repetition of the chorus, except now the singer has been kissed by a rose on the grave. He wonders if everything will go away if he falls, highlighting the fragility of his love.
In the last verse, the singer repeats the same ideas as the first verse, emphasizing that his love is a growing addiction that he cannot deny. He again asks if it's healthy, but he remains committed to his lover. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, where the singer compares his lover to a kiss from a rose, showing the powerful and enduring nature of his love.
Line by Line Meaning
There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea
I used to feel lonely, like a grey tower standing alone in the sea.
You, became the light on the dark side of me
But then you came into my life and became a beacon of light, guiding me out of the darkness I felt.
Love remains, a drug that's the high and not the pill
Love is an addiction that brings me to new heights, but it can't be cured by a pill.
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large
And the light that you shine can be seen
But even in the snow, my eyes grow wider at the sight of you, and the light you shine is always visible to me.
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grave
My love for you is as indescribable and beautiful as a kiss from a rose left on a grave.
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels yeah
The more I learn and experience with you, the more intense and almost surreal my feelings for you become.
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grave.
Now that our love is in full bloom, it has illuminated even the darkest corners of my world.
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
There are endless words I could say and things I could tell you, but ultimately you are my everything – my source of strength, my joy, and even my pain.
Baby, To me, you're like a growing
Addiction that I can't deny
You are like an addiction to me, something that I can't resist or deny, and my love for you only grows deeper every day.
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
I acknowledge that my love for you may not be entirely healthy, and I ask you to tell me if you think it's becoming too much.
Yes, I compare you a kiss from a rose
A kiss from a rose on the grave
Once again, I compare my love for you to the indescribable beauty of a kiss from a rose left on a grave.
Contributed by London Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Yadeycakes
Listening in 2020. I’ll always remember getting my poster signed back when I was 8 at the warehouse hahaha
@Rimuru-oce
The feels!!!
@cassandraharvey7425
2020 i remember him coming to my school he sang this song its my fav
@jaydon9636
Oi was that in Rotas? I was there too lol ahaha about that age too I'd say
@shayneryder3267
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kilisimilford3840
I remember the lyrics year 6 lol
@Teemaich
Anyone listening in 2023?
@popcornha1
It’s 2023 I’m a kiwi born living in Australia reminiscing with my mum ❤
@Teemaich
Anyone listening in 2019?
@FifiandP3arL
It’s September 2021am in lockdown in Melbourne I remember this song when I was in New Zealand I still remember the lyrics 😂 …..thank you for this song Ben such memories