In Like the Rose
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics

In like the rose that grows on your soul,
Similar to the way a rose grows on a plant, the love between the singer and the listener has grown on the listener's soul.

Out of time now you're out for more
Although the listener feels like they have run out of time, they are still searching for more.

In like the stone that forms in your heart,
Just like a stone that can painfully form in one's body, the difficult circumstances in the listener's life have created a heavy burden in their heart.

Out of reach but you can't give up this time
Although the listener feels like their goals are out of reach, they are determined not to give up.

I'm on a wire to see your star shine
The artist is taking a risk to watch the listener shine, even if it could be dangerous.

In like the sun that falls on us all,
Similar to the way the sun can reach everyone on earth, the listener's circumstances are universal and relatable.

Out of time but you can't let go
Despite feeling like they have run out of time, the listener is persevering and refusing to let go of their dreams.

Into the dark you've stumbled alone,
The listener has faced difficult times, but they have experienced those times alone and without support.

Out of sight now you can't return this time
The listener feels like their chance to return to a previous moment in time has vanished forever.

I've been blind,
The artist had not seen the situation clearly.

I've torn out my eyes
The singer is showing a willingness to confront the situation courageously and directly, even if it hurts them.

But I fear no more
The artist is no longer afraid of confronting the situation.

You've turned from my side
The listener has distanced themselves from the singer, putting them on opposite sides.

But I felt your voice
Even if the listener has distanced themselves, the singer could still emotionally feel their voice.

In like the cold that grows in your bones,
Similar to the painful sensation of a cold that can be felt painfully in one's bones, tough times have made the listener feel a physical pain.

Out of time now you can't go on
The listener feels like they have run out of time to keep going on, as their struggles are too overwhelming.

End of the road you've taken alone,
The listener has reached the end of the journey by themselves.

Devils' hands will replace the ones I've known
The singer feels like the listener is following a dangerous path that has replaced the safe and supportive one that the singer provided.

Please darling, hear me darling,
The singer is asking the listener to listen and pay attention to what they have to say.

See darling you don't owe them nothing
The artist wants the listener to understand that they don't need to give in or owe anything to anyone else.

I've taken your silence
The artist has noticed the listener's silence and is aware of it.

But can't no more
The artist is no longer able to tolerate the listener's silence.

I'm on a wire you fade in the light
The singer feels like they are watching the listener disappear, like someone losing focus on an image in the light.

Where I can't follow
The artist is aware of how the listener must move on in their own journey without the artist's involvement anymore.

Time, keeps this love alive but your hope is gone
Although the singer's love for the listener remains strong, the listener's hope for the future has vanished.

Time, keeps this love alive but your hope is gone
Although the singer's love for the listener remains strong, the listener's hope for the future has vanished.