Bo's first album, titled The Real Thing, was released on December 13th, 2005. It includes several original songs on which Bo shares writing credit such as “It’s My Life”, which Bo wrote with Clif Magness and Kara DioGuardi.
Bo's second album, "See The Light" was released October 23, 2007. It was recorded in his own studio, and under his own independent record label, Sugar Money (teamed up with StratArt for that project). The album was co-produced by Bo and Frank Liddell. The songs (all written by Bo, some in collaboration with friends) reflect a diverse spectrum--from all-out southern rock, country, funk, to emotional ballads.
Wild Roses
Bo Bice Lyrics
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Sweet like Iowa corn, in the summertime breeze
Like to see wildflowers, in the midday sun
Stretching out like a field of dreams
Where a southern boy wants to run
Wild roses, make me feel alright
Wild roses, dancing in the pale moonlight
Looking out all around me, what a beautiful sight
I see a lot of wild roses in here tonight
I'd like to get tangled, caught up in your thorns
Feel the pain of leaving, let my heart be torn,
On a long lost highway, where the moon it shines
And the hint of sweet perfume
I'll be thinking of you while the road's unwinding
Wild roses, make me feel alright
Wild roses, dancing in the pale moonlight
Looking out all around me, what a beautiful sight
I see a lot of wild roses in here tonight
What really moves me, it always gets to me
Is how all your beauty is so untamed
Wild roses, make me feel alright
Wild roses, dancing in the pale moonlight
Looking out all around me, what a beautiful sight
I see a lot of wild roses in here tonight
I see a lot of wild roses in here tonight
The song "Wild Roses" by Bo Bice is a country rock ballad about the wild beauty of country girls, represented by the imagery of wild roses. The singer is struck by the innocent and alluring nature of these country girls, who seem as sweet and pure as Iowa corn in the summertime. The wildflowers in the midday sun remind him of a field of dreams, where he longs to run and escape his current state. The chorus sings the praises of wild roses, making him feel alive and inspired, especially when he sees them dancing in the pale moonlight. He is enraptured by their beauty, which is inherently wild and untamed.
In the second half of the song, the singer speaks more explicitly about his desire to get caught up in the thorns of these wild roses, even if it means feeling the pain of leaving them. He imagines himself on a long lost highway, where the moon shines bright and the sweet perfume of the roses fills the air. Even as the road winds on, he will be thinking of the wild roses and the allure they have over him. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the beauty and wildness of the roses he sees around him.
Overall, "Wild Roses" is a tribute to the untamed beauty of country girls, seen through the lens of the natural imagery of wild roses. The song is both romantic and nostalgic, evoking a sense of longing for the purity and freedom of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet little country girls, smiling back at me
I find joy in the sweet smiles of charming girls from rural areas
Sweet like Iowa corn, in the summertime breeze
Their sweetness is as delightful as the scent of fresh Iowa corn on a summer day
Like to see wildflowers, in the midday sun
I enjoy watching wildflowers bloom under the warm midday sun
Stretching out like a field of dreams
The sight of vast, blooming wildflowers is like a dream come true
Where a southern boy wants to run
As a southerner, I long to run in fields of wildflowers such as these
Wild roses, make me feel alright
The sight of wild roses makes me feel content and happy
Wild roses, dancing in the pale moonlight
Their beauty is enhanced when they sway under the moonlight
Looking out all around me, what a beautiful sight
The sight of so many wild roses surrounding me is truly beautiful
I see a lot of wild roses in here tonight
I am amazed at how many wild roses I can see in this place tonight
I'd like to get tangled, caught up in your thorns
I desire to be fully immersed and lost in the beauty and complexity of the wild roses, even if it comes with some pain
Feel the pain of leaving, let my heart be torn,
I am willing to endure the heartache of leaving these wild roses behind, as it means I am fully experiencing their beauty
On a long lost highway, where the moon it shines
I envision myself on a deserted road, illuminated only by the moonlight, admiring the wild roses
And the hint of sweet perfume
I can imagine the fragrant scent of the wild roses that fills the air
I'll be thinking of you while the road's unwinding
Even as I continue on my journey, my thoughts will still be consumed by the beauty of these wild roses
What really moves me, it always gets to me
I am deeply moved by the wild roses and their untamed beauty
Is how all your beauty is so untamed
The wild roses' beauty is uncontrolled and natural, which makes it even more captivating
Lyrics © DO WRITE MUSIC LLC
Written by: BO BICE, DARRYL BURGESS
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