Daniel Caesar’s first chapter unfolded in a suburb of Toronto, where he was… Read Full Bio ↴Daniel Caesar’s first chapter unfolded in a suburb of Toronto, where he was born to Bajan and Jamaican parents and raised listening to soul and gospel music while singing in front of his father’s church congregation. The singer and songwriter left home at 17 to pursue his calling as a musical artist. Caesar independently released his first two EPs, Praise Break (2014) and Pilgrim’s Paradise (2017), to widespread praise—the first of which landed at #19 on Rolling Stone’s list of “20 Best R&B Albums of 2014.” However, it was his 2017 debut album, Freudian, that marked him as one of this generation’s most exciting artists to watch—the album went on to be nominated for two GRAMMY Awards (“Best R&B Album” and “Best R&B Performance” for “Get You”), and the following year, Caesar took home the award for “Best R&B Performance” for his breakout hit, “Best Part.” The GRAMMY Award-winning and Juno Award-winning artist soon followed this early success with his critically acclaimed sophomore album, Case Study 01 (2019), and most recently his multi-platinum, worldwide hit, “Peaches” with Justin Bieber and Giveon (2021). Amassing over 5 billion streams across his catalogue and over 31 million monthly listeners, Caesar currently ranked the 79th “Most Listened To Artist in the World” and top 10 “Most Streamed Canadian Artists of All Time” on Spotify. Now, Daniel Caesar gears up for his next chapter, as he continues to redefine what R&B can be, while quietly overtaking the mainstream.

Neu Roses
Daniel Caesar Lyrics

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There are times I think about that fateful day
I threw your love away
Every time I see that look upon your face
The same one that you made
When your fragile world was crashing down around you
You realized your place
And the darkness that you try so hard to subdue
It causes you to change

But baby, baby, please don't leave me (Please don't leave me)
I know I made a big mistake, don't turn my sunshine to shade
Baby, please don't leave me (Please don't leave me)
I know this is a game we play
You're always taking my breath away

Should've left you a long time ago
All my niggas done told me so
But my niggas don't hold me tight
When I'm sleeping in my bed at night, only you
Should've left you a long time ago
All my niggas done told me so
But my niggas don't hold me tight
When I'm sleeping in my bed at night, only you
Babe, I know I fucked up
Fucked with some empty cups
But you got your friends too
But you got your friends too
Better believe it, in
Truth I'm up on my luck, can't stop running amok
But you got your friends too

But you got your friends too
Better believe it, I

Overall Meaning

In "Neu Roses," Daniel Caesar sings about the regret he feels after realizing he made a mistake by throwing away the love of someone he cares about deeply. The verses describe the aftermath of that decision, with Caesar observing the pain and sadness on his lover's face as they try to pick up the pieces of their shattered world. He acknowledges the darkness that lurks within them both and begs for forgiveness, knowing that he has caused harm to their relationship.

The chorus adds a poignant layer to the song by admitting that Caesar's friends warned him to leave his lover long ago, but he chose to ignore their advice. He longs for their embrace at night and knows that they are the only one who truly understands and supports him. The bridge of the song brings a touch of vulnerability to the track, with Caesar admitting to making mistakes and getting caught up in unhealthy habits but still urging his lover to believe in him.

Overall, "Neu Roses" captures the complicated emotions that come with making mistakes in a relationship and trying to make amends. Caesar's soulful vocals help bring the raw emotion of the lyrics to life, making the song a standout track in his discography.

Line by Line Meaning

There are times I think about that fateful day
Reflecting on the past and the moment when I lost your love

I threw your love away
I made a big mistake by not valuing your love

Every time I see that look upon your face
Your expression reminds me of the hurt I caused you

The same one that you made
The same look you had when I hurt you

When your fragile world was crashing down around you
I didn't realize how much you were hurting until it was too late

You realized your place
You understood that I didn't value our relationship enough

And the darkness that you try so hard to subdue
You have been trying to fight the pain I caused you

It causes you to change
The pain I caused you has altered you emotionally

But baby, baby, please don't leave me (Please don't leave me)
I'm afraid of losing you

I know I made a big mistake, don't turn my sunshine to shade
I regret my actions and fear the consequences of losing you

Baby, please don't leave me (Please don't leave me)
I beg you to forgive me and stay with me

I know this is a game we play
I understand that love is a risky game

You're always taking my breath away
You have a unique ability to amaze and impress me

Should've left you a long time ago
I should have ended our relationship before it led to this painful situation

All my niggas done told me so
My friends advised me to leave you

But my niggas don't hold me tight
But they don't provide the emotional support and love that you do

When I'm sleeping in my bed at night, only you
Only you can fulfill my emotional needs and hold me close at night

Babe, I know I fucked up
I accept that I made a serious mistake

Fucked with some empty cups
I was careless and reckless, and my actions were fueled by alcohol

But you got your friends too
But I know you have your own support system in your friends

Better believe it, in truth I'm up on my luck, can't stop running amuck
I admit that I've been struggling and making poor decisions lately

But you got your friends too
But I know you have your own support system in your friends

Better believe it, I
I'm acknowledging the painful truth of my situation

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew Raymond Burnett, Ashton Dumar Simmonds, Jordan D. C. Evans, Nevon Nathaniel Sinclair, Sean Barlow

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