Roses
Chapter 14 Lyrics


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We all fall
We fall around the roses tonight
We all fall
We fall around the roses

We all fall
We fall around the roses tonight
We drink all
We drink all of the poisons in sight
All your children look and follow what we do
All the fear you’ve got, it’s been brought on by you

Just like the others
I’m just like the others

Tie my hands up
I might hurt someone like you
They’re just like me
They’re just like me
Tie my hands up
I might hurt someone like you
They’re just like me
They’re just like me

We all fall
We fall around the roses tonight
We drink all
We drink all of the poisons in sight

Give us one more chance and we will show you
We control everything you do

Just like the others
I’m just like the others

Tie my hands up
I might hurt someone like you
They’re just like me
They’re just like me
Tie my hands up
I might hurt someone like you
Just like the others
I’m just like the others

Hey, hey, we all fall
Ring around the roses tonight




Hey, hey, we all fall
Ring around the roses tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chapter 14’s song Roses delve into the nihilistic, destructive mindset of individuals who are determined to take themselves down with those around them. The repeated line “We all fall” is reminiscent of the children’s nursery rhyme “Ring Around the Rosie,” which references the bubonic plague and the eventual death of all involved. The use of this imagery indicates that the characters in the song are aware of their own mortality, and have chosen to embrace it with reckless abandon.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea of influence, as the lines “All your children look and follow what we do / All the fear you’ve got, it’s been brought on by you” suggest that the destructive behavior of the characters has a ripple effect on those around them. The repetition of the phrase “They’re just like me” reinforces the idea that the destructive tendencies of the characters are not unique, and that these behaviors are learned and perpetuated.


The verses further explore the idea of self-preservation through restraint, as the lines “Tie my hands up / I might hurt someone like you” suggest that the characters are aware of the harm they could cause. However, the repetition of the phrase “I’m just like the others” implies that despite this awareness, the characters feel little agency in changing their behavior.


Overall, the lyrics to Roses paint a bleak picture of self-destruction and the perpetuation of harmful behaviors, while also touching upon the idea of influence and the cyclical nature of destructive tendencies.


Line by Line Meaning

We all fall
We all make mistakes and experience failures in life.


We fall around the roses tonight
We are all susceptible to falling and experiencing difficulties in life.


We drink all
We indulge in all sorts of harmful and toxic behaviors.


We drink all of the poisons in sight
We willingly consume all sorts of harmful substances and engage in unhealthy behaviors without thinking about the consequences.


All your children look and follow what we do
Our behaviors and actions influence those around us, especially children who are more impressionable.


All the fear you’ve got, it’s been brought on by you
The fears and anxieties that plague us are often a result of our own actions and choices.


Just like the others
We are all human and have flaws and imperfections, just like everyone else.


Tie my hands up
I am aware of the harm I am capable of causing and am willing to take preventative measures to avoid that harm.


I might hurt someone like you
I am aware that my actions can have negative consequences and could potentially harm someone else.


They’re just like me
Others are just as fallible and capable of making mistakes as I am.


Give us one more chance and we will show you
We are asking for forgiveness and the opportunity to prove that we can change for the better.


We control everything you do
Our behaviors and actions can have a significant impact on the world around us, and we need to take responsibility for that impact.


Ring around the roses tonight
We are all connected and interdependent, and our actions can have ripple effects on those around us.




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I'm not really a flower guy when it comes to my own paintings, but boy do I love watching Gary paint them!

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