18 Yellow Roses
Darin Bobby Lyrics
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Eighteen yellow roses in a pretty bouquet
When the boy came to the door
I didn't know what to say
But eighteen yellow roses came today
I opened up the card to see what it said
I couldn't believe my eyes
When I had read
Yes eighteen yellow roses came today
I never doubted your love for a minute
I always thought that you would be true
But now this box and the flowers in it
I guess there's nothin' left for me to do
But ask to meet the boy that's done this thing
And find out if he's got plans to buy you a ring
'Cause eighteen yellow roses will wilt and die one day
But a father's love will never fade away
Will never fade away
In "18 Yellow Roses," Darin Bobby tells the story of a man who receives a bouquet of eighteen yellow roses from a secret admirer. The singer of the song is shocked and confused by the gift, as he already knows that the person he loves belongs to another. He can't understand why someone would send him such an extravagant gift, even though he feels grateful for the gesture. Despite the confusion, the singer remains steadfast in his love for the woman, even though she is not his to have.
In the second verse, the singer expresses his doubts and fears about losing the person he loves. He says that he never doubted her love for him before, but now he feels uncertain about their future together. He realizes that he may have to compete with other suitors, including the mysterious sender of the eighteen yellow roses. However, he concludes that his love for the woman will never fade, even if the roses eventually wilt and die.
Line by Line Meaning
Eighteen yellow roses came today
The singer received eighteen yellow roses from someone
Eighteen yellow roses in a pretty bouquet
The eighteen yellow roses were arranged in a pretty bouquet
When the boy came to the door
A boy came to the door of the singer's home
I didn't know what to say
The artist was uncertain about what to say to the boy
But eighteen yellow roses came today
Despite the uncertainty about the boy, the artist still received eighteen yellow roses
I opened up the card to see what it said
The singer opened up a card that came with the eighteen yellow roses
I couldn't believe my eyes
The message in the card was surprising to the singer
When I had read
After reading the message in the card
Though you belong to another I love you anyway
The sender of the roses loves the artist, even though the artist may be involved with someone else
Yes eighteen yellow roses came today
The artist again confirms the receipt of the eighteen yellow roses
I never doubted your love for a minute
The singer has always believed that the person who sent the flowers truly loves the singer
I always thought that you would be true
The artist has always trusted the sender's loyalty and faithfulness
But now this box and the flowers in it
The singer is now faced with the reality of receiving the flowers and the box they came in
I guess there's nothin' left for me to do
The singer has resigned themselves to a situation in which they feel they have no control
But ask to meet the boy that's done this thing
The singer wants to meet the person who sent the flowers
And find out if he's got plans to buy you a ring
The artist wants to know if the person who sent the flowers has plans to marry them
'Cause eighteen yellow roses will wilt and die one day
The artist acknowledges that the flowers are temporary and will eventually wither and die
But a father's love will never fade away
The singer asserts that a father's love is eternal and unchanging
Will never fade away
The singer reiterates that a father's love is forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY DARIN
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@Wolfhoundersful
Eighteen yellow roses came today
Eighteen yellow roses in a pretty bouquet
When the boy came to the door
I didn't know what to say
But eighteen yellow roses came today
I opened up the card
To see what it said
I couldn't believe my eyes
When I had read
Though you belong to another
I love you anyway
Yes eighteen yellow roses came today
I never doubted your love for a minute
I always thought that you would be true
But now this box and the flowers in it
I guess there's nothing left for me to do
But ask to meet the boy
That's done this thing
And find out if he's got plans
To buy you a ring
Cuz eighteen yellow roses
Will wilt and die one day
But a fathers love, will never fade away
Will never fade away
@brucei8767
I sang this song at my oldest daughter's wedding. Never got through it EVER without crying.
@Montealto09
One of my most precious memories of my childhood is of my Dad dancing in our living room to this song with me in his arms, when I was a little girl. I remember him singing along and smiling as we danced.
When I got a few years older I used to stand on his feet instead, as he danced with me. He's been gone for 36 years now, but I still miss him just as much today, as I did when he passed.
Love you Dad. ❤
@MarioMartinez-rs8uv
I love this melody with all my heart.
@deejaysilver9
"But a father's love will never fade away..."
Just another reason to love this song.
@oldermusiclover
very true
@Patienthost
My father left this record to my mother, he took off for good, found 2 weeks later shot in his car. I was 2-years-old, only daughter. My 2 brothers, were age 3 & 1.
@sydneywest7962
One of the great song of my time just loveits
@patriciasoebagio1035
Here come the tears already...
bless your heart & soul, Mr Bobby Darin
@williamhealy2401
❤ this is to my 2 beautiful daughters it's a song to his daughter it's a beautiful song I only heard last night for the first time last night, and I have loved Bobby Darin for over 60 years.
@patriciasoebagio1035
Some treasures take a longer time to discover, but that just makes them all the more precious.This is one of his most cherished, imho