The Rose
Corey Layzell Lyrics
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My back is filled with these side thorns. I can't believe you would go.
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I love to light up the fire, but now it falls with the snow.
I need you, like the rose needs the rain.
I swear your words break me, and yet your words break my chains.
I don't wanna lose you
The first verse of Corey Layzell's song "The Rose" starts off with a vivid and poetic description of heartbreak - with the metaphor of thorns piercing his back, a reference to the pain he's feeling. The lyric "I can't believe you would go" shows his shock and disbelief that the person he loves has left, while the following line "I love to light up the fire, but now it falls with the snow" creates a contrast between his love (the fire) and the harsh reality of winter (the snow). In essence, the rose symbolizes love here, which always aims to be pure and beautiful but can sometimes be filled with thorns and pain.
In the second verse, the song continues with more floral imagery as Corey states "I need you, like the rose needs the rain." The gentle and persistent watering of a rose is necessary for it to grow, just like love needs nurturing and care. He acknowledges the power of the person who has left him, saying "I swear your words break me, and yet your words break my chains." This line suggests that while their words had the power to both hurt and free him, ultimately he doesn't want to lose that person. He ends with the plea "I don't wanna lose you," showing how important they were to him and his fear of being alone.
Overall, the song is a poignant and emotional reflection on the fragility of love and the pain of heartbreak. The lyrics are packed with vivid and memorable imagery that stays with the listener long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooooo
The singer is expressing a feeling of pain or sadness.
My back is filled with these side thorns. I can't believe you would go.
The singer is feeling hurt and betrayed that someone they loved has abandoned them and left them feeling weighed down.
Oooo
The singer is expressing a sense of loss or emptiness.
I love to light up the fire, but now it falls with the snow.
The singer is describing a situation where something they loved or enjoyed has come to an end or been taken away.
I need you, like the rose needs the rain.
The singer is expressing their deep and abiding need for someone they care about, comparing it to the way a rose requires water to survive.
I swear your words break me, and yet your words break my chains.
The singer is describing a complicated relationship, where the other person alternately hurts and frees them with their words.
I don't wanna lose you
The singer is expressing their fear of losing the person they care about.
Contributed by Nathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariahelizabeth6921
Maria Ooooo
My back is filled with these side thorns. I can't believe you would go.
Oooo
I love to light up the fire, but now it falls with the snow.
I need you, like the rose needs the rain.
I swear your words break me, and yet your words break my chains.
I don't wanna lose you
I don't wanna lose you
Noooo
@laurasanjic9382
You have an amazing angel voice. You should be a star. I like your voice... it's like voice from haven to me! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Milizahs
I'm from Sweden, totally in love with this!
@gloria4796
Man i swear im in love with you... u just touched the soul of my soul with your sweet voice please man tell me that you are a human because i don't think so ! Man you are a gift from the sky god bless you
@tracy6190
Such an incredibly beautiful voice 👍🏻
@laynedudas6691
Keep rocking on corey we love u
@aarinreniea7370
Omg!!!!!!!!! Thank you for blessing my ears!!!!!! Omg!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍
@c2u1d
amazing voice, keep singing, love to hear ya
@turtleperson7615
OMG his voice 😍😍😍😍
@leilabelamri8697
awsome voice, best of luck to you.
@danielaguzman9184
ME ENCANTAAAA.♥♥ que bello cantas Dios te bendiga ☺