The Rose
Conway Twitty Lyrics

Some say love, it is a river
Love can be compared to a river with a strong current that can sweep away or drown people, both tender and strong alike.

And that it drowns the tender reed
According to some, love can be so overwhelming that it can destroy even the most vulnerable individuals.

And some say love, it's like a razor
Other people believe that love can be sharp and dangerous, able to cut through hearts and souls as if they were withered leaves.

And that it leaves your soul to bleed
In their view, love can hurt you so deeply that it can make you feel as if your innermost being were bleeding or dying.

Some say love, it is a hunger
Love is an insatiable appetite or thirst that can never be fully satisfied, no matter how much you try.

An endless aching need
It's a constant longing or yearning that can haunt you day and night, making you feel incomplete or restless.

I say love, it is a flower
The singer believes that love is more like a delicate flower that needs to be nurtured and cared for in order to grow and bloom.

And you, it's only seed
As for his beloved, she's like the seed that contains the potential for a beautiful and colorful flower, but still needs to be planted and cultivated.

It's the heart afraid of breaking
The fear of getting hurt can paralyze and prevent people from opening up to love and experiencing its beauty and joy.

That never learns to dance
As a result, they miss out on the rhythm and harmony of love, and remain stuck in their own fears and doubts.

It's the dream afraid of waking
Similarly, the fear of losing what we love can make us reluctant to embrace life and pursue our deepest dreams and aspirations.

That never takes the chance
Therefore, we might miss opportunities to feel alive and fulfilled, and end up regretting our own inaction and passivity.

It's the one who won't be taken
Some people are so guarded and independent that they refuse to let anyone else get close to them, even if they long for love and connection.

Who cannot seem to give
However, this attitude of self-protection can also prevent them from sharing their own love and generosity with others, and end up feeling isolated and lonely.

And the soul, afraid of dyin'
Finally, the fear of death or loss can make us cling to life and try to control it, rather than surrendering to love and accepting its mystery and uncertainty.

That never learns to live
Thus, we might waste our precious time and energy trying to avoid pain and suffering, instead of embracing the fullness and richness of life itself.

When the night has been too lonely
At times, we might feel lost and hopeless, especially when we experience the darkness and emptiness of loneliness and despair.

And the road has been too long
After a journey of trials and tribulations, we might feel exhausted and discouraged, wondering if the goal of love is worth the effort and sacrifice.

And you think that love is only
This might lead us to believe that love is a rare and scarce commodity, reserved only for those who are lucky enough to find it, or strong enough to endure it.

For the lucky and the strong
However, the singer reminds us that love is actually a universal and enduring force that can grow and blossom, no matter what the circumstances or the odds might be.

Just remember, in the winter
Thus, we can find hope and inspiration in the fact that even in the bleakest and coldest of times, love can still survive and thrive.

Far beneath the bitter snows
Even when everything around us seems dead and frozen, there's still a hidden potential for growth and renewal, waiting for the right conditions to emerge.

Lies the seed, that with the sun's love
The seed of love is still there, buried and dormant, but ready to sprout and flourish when it receives the warmth and nourishment of the sun, which represents the power of life and creation.

In the spring, becomes the rose
Thus, the promise of love is that it can transform us, and make us bloom into our true selves, full of beauty, fragrance, and vitality, just like a rose in the springtime.