New Rose
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Ah!
I got a feeling inside of me
It's kind of strange like a stormy sea
I don't know why, I don't know why
I guess these things have got to be
Guess I knew that I always would
I can't stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town
See the sun, see the sun, it shines
Don't get too close or it'll burn your eyes
Don't you run away that way
You can come back another day
I got a new rose, I got it good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can't stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town
I never thought this could happen to me
I feel strange, why should it be?
I don't deserve somebody this great, oh, oh
I'd better go or it'll be too late
Ah!
I got a feeling inside of me
It's kind of strange like a stormy sea
I don't know why, I don't know why
I guess these things have got to be
I got a new rose, I got her good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can't stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town, uh
Oh!
Na-na-no!
The lyrics to "New Rose" by The Damned describe a feeling of excitement and anticipation that the singer has towards a new love interest. The first verse juxtaposes the feeling of an internal storm with the inevitability of things happening. The use of the word "got" when referring to the new rose solidifies the idea that it was always meant to be. The second verse contains a warning to not get too close or you will be burned, which could allude to the idea that the singer knows that falling in love can be dangerous. The pre-chorus contains a moment of reflection where the singer acknowledges that they never thought something like this could happen to them.
The chorus features a repetition of "I got a new rose, I got it good," which serves to emphasize the thrill that the singer feels. The line "I can't stop to mess around" almost sounds like a warning to himself to not let anything ruin the moment. The bridge includes a slight apprehension from the singer, questioning why he deserves someone so great. The song ends with a repeat of the second verse and the chorus.
Overall, the song is about the excitement and uncertainty that comes with falling in love. The use of the metaphor of a rose adds to the romantic nature of the song, as well as highlighting the fragility of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Is she really going out with him?
Expressing surprise that an attractive woman is dating a certain person
Ah!
Exclamation to emphasize the surprise expressed in the previous line
I got a feeling inside of me
It's kind of strange like a stormy sea
I don't know why, I don't know why
I guess these things have got to be
Describing an inexplicable feeling that's comparable to turbulent waters; acknowledging that some things happen for no apparent reason
I gotta new rose, I got it good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can't stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town
Referring to a new love interest that the artist knew they would eventually find; feeling too enamored to waste time on anything else
See the sun, see the sun, it shines
Don't get too close or it'll burn your eyes
Don't you run away that way
You can come back another day
Warning against getting too close to something bright and powerful like the sun, while inviting someone to stick around and face it another time
I never thought this could happen to me
I feel strange, why should it be?
I don't deserve somebody this great, oh, oh
I'd better go or it'll be too late
Expressing disbelief that someone as great as the new love interest is interested in them; feeling doubtful about their own worthiness and considering leaving before anything goes wrong
Oh!
Na-na-no!
Exclamation of excitement and joy, possibly indicating a desire to dance or sing along
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Written by: BRIAN JAMES
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@RJPaul-px6vt
Nothing was ever the same after this. One of the most important singles in the history of music. Thank God I lived in the 70s.
@jjlasne
I must agree. I saw them at least once in Paris. Their first album was the best rock'n'roll disc ever.
@arriverdercimonarchy2030
I say duck off to your think that the 70s were everything but coming from generation 90's I CANT TELL THIS RIFF IS FUCKING AWESOME
@AtillaGenghisKeane
Ok boomer.
@jjlasne
HAHAHA!@@AtillaGenghisKeane
@andrewjohnstone963
Some of us were ahead of the game
First heard the ramones in 76 before this
@nedd.8479
Probably the best debut single in punk history.
@jean-pierrealbertini
IT IS ON MY OPINION
@belladonna5531
what about white riot?
@wescollins2981
@Belladonna white riot is better in my opinion