Rose Garden
Bobby Angel Lyrics

I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I am constantly aware of and cautious with my emotions.

I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I pay close attention to my surroundings and never let my guard down.

I keep the ends of all the ties that bind
I maintain strong relationships with those who are important to me.

Because you're mine
Because I am dedicated to you and our relationship.

I walk the line
I stay on a path of honesty and commitment in my relationship.

I find it very, very easy to be true
I have no problem being faithful to my partner.

I find myself alone when day is through
I am comfortable with being alone at times, knowing that it is necessary for me to be true to myself and my values.

Yes, I admit that I'm a fool for you
I am deeply in love with you and am willing to do anything for you.

You got a way to keep me on your side
You have a unique ability to keep me committed to our relationship.

You give me cause for love that I can't hide
Your love for me is so strong that it inspires me to reciprocate that love.

For you I know I'll even turn the tide
I will overcome any obstacle or challenge for the sake of our relationship.

On the road again
I am excited to be traveling and performing music again.

Just can't wait to get on the road again
I am eager to start this new adventure.

The life I love is making music with my friends
I find great joy in creating music with my bandmates.

Going places that I've never been
I am excited to explore new locations and venues during this trip.

Seeing things that I may never see again
I am grateful for the opportunity to witness new things and experiences during this trip.

Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We are a free-spirited group, traveling together in search of adventure and new experiences.

We're the best of friends
Our group has formed a strong bond through our shared interests and experiences.

Insisting that the world keep turning your way
We are determined to make the most of every opportunity and to live life to the fullest.

And my way
We each have our own individual desires and interests that drive us forward in life.

I beg your pardon
I apologize for any misunderstandings or false expectations that may have been created.

I never promised you a rose garden
I never guaranteed a perfect or easy life; there will always be challenges and difficulties.

There's gotta be a little rain some time
There will always be obstacles or hardships in life that need to be overcome.

When you take you gotta give so live and let live or let go
In order to maintain balance and fairness in relationships, each individual must give and take.

I can promise you things like big diamond rings
While material items can be promised and given, they do not guarantee happiness or a perfect relationship.

But you'd never find roses growing on stalks of clover
Perfection cannot be guaranteed in life, and there will always be hardships and challenges to face.

So you better think it over
Before making any commitments, it is important to consider the realities of life and understand that things may not always be easy.

It's knowing that the door is always open
I feel free and welcome to come and go as I please in this relationship.

And that I'm free to walk
I am not bound or restricted by this relationship and am free to pursue other opportunities and experiences.

That make me tend to leave my sleeping bag rolled up and stashed behind your couch
I feel comfortable leaving my possessions and personal belongings at your place when I am away on other adventures.

It's knowing I'm not shackled by forgotten words and bonds
I am not restricted or held back by any past agreements or obligations in this relationship.

And ink stains that have dried up on some lines
Any issues or challenges in our past have been resolved and are no longer affecting our relationship.

That keep you in the back roads by the rivers of my memory
I remember and cherish the positive memories and experiences we have shared together.

That keep you ever gentle on my mind
You continue to have a calming and positive effect on my thoughts and emotions.

The wheat fields and the clothes lines and the junkyards and the highways come between us
There may be physical distance between us at times due to our individual journeys and pursuits.

Some other woman crying to her mother 'cause she turned and I was gone
There may be other women who experience sadness or disappointment due to our temporary separations.

I still run in silence, tears of joy might stain my face
I feel moved and emotional when reflecting on our relationship and the positive memories we have shared.

And the summer sun might burn me till I'm blind
The harsh realities of life may be painful or intense at times, but they will not change my dedication to our relationship.

But not to where I cannot see you walking through the back roads
Despite the painful aspects of life, I continue to have positive and loving feelings towards you.

By the rivers flowing gentle on my mind
I associate positive memories and feelings with natural settings and locations, such as rivers and countryside roads.