Roses and a Time Machine
Dierks Bentley Lyrics


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I tried ice cold silver bullet Cuervo gold
But it don't seem to fix the situation
I've tried self help
Got a hundred books up on my shelf
I practice transcendental meditation
But she's gone
She's still gone
I need something that'll take me back to the night she left
Rewind the sound of every step
I wanna watch her walking backwards back to me
I need something that'll stop the world, throw it in the books
Undo the wrong unsavory words
What I really need are roses and a time machine

Now I'm on Craigslist looking for Deloreans
And brushing up on my education
Turns out there's time, space, black holes that lead back to the place before
I made a mess, abominations

I need something that'll take me back to the night she left
Rewind the sound of every step
I wanna watch her walking backwards back to me-e
I need something that'll stop the world, throw it in the books
Undo the wrong unsavory words
What I really need are roses and a time machine

Now don't say it's impossible, no way
Now don't say it's impossible, no way
Now don't (don't) say (say) it's impossible, no way
Now don't (don't, don't) say (say, say) it's impossible

I need something that'll take me back to the night she left
Rewind the sound of every step
I wanna watch her walking backwards back to me
I need something that'll stop the world, throw it in the books
Undo the wrong unsavory words
What I really need are roses and a time machine

Roses and a time machine
Roses and a time machine
Roses and a time machine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dierks Bentley's song "Roses and a Time Machine" reflect the deep emotional turmoil and longing for a lost love. The singer describes his attempts at coping with the pain of heartbreak, including turning to alcohol like silver bullet Cuervo gold and self-help books, but nothing seems to heal the emptiness left by the absence of his lover. He mentions practicing transcendental meditation as a means to find some peace, but ultimately acknowledges that she is still gone, emphasizing the lingering sense of loss and longing.


The singer yearns for a way to turn back time to the night his lover left, expressing a desire to rewind the moments leading to her departure and envisioning her walking back towards him in reverse. The imagery of watching her walk backwards symbolizes a wish to undo the past and perhaps prevent the mistakes or circumstances that led to their separation. He expresses a clear desire to stop the world and rewrite the painful memories, emphasizing his need for a fresh start and a second chance with his lost love.


In a somewhat whimsical turn, the singer humorously mentions turning to Craigslist to search for Deloreans, referring to the iconic time-traveling car from "Back to the Future," and studying the concept of time, space, and black holes as a means to potentially find a way back to the past. This illustrates the depths of his desperation and willingness to explore even the most fantastical possibilities in order to reunite with his love and correct past mistakes. The mention of abominations hints at the singer's regret for his past actions that led to the relationship's end, further emphasizing his desire for reconciliation.


The repeated refrain of "Roses and a time machine" underscores the dual nature of the singer's desires: the roses symbolize love and romance, while the time machine represents a longing to fix the past and reunite with his lost love. Despite the seemingly impossible task of turning back time, the singer refuses to accept defeat and challenges the notion that his longing for reconciliation is unattainable. The song captures the poignant plea for a second chance at love and the bittersweet nostalgia for what once was, blending whimsical imagery with heartfelt emotion in a quest for redemption and healing.


Line by Line Meaning

I tried ice cold silver bullet Cuervo gold
I attempted to drown my sorrows in alcohol


But it don't seem to fix the situation
But it doesn't seem to make things better


I've tried self help
I've tried to improve myself


Got a hundred books up on my shelf
I have many self-help books


I practice transcendental meditation
I meditate to find inner peace


But she's gone
But she has left


She's still gone
She is still not here


I need something that'll take me back to the night she left
I need something to go back to when she left


Rewind the sound of every step
To hear the sound of her steps again


I wanna watch her walking backwards back to me
I wish I could see her walking towards me again


I need something that'll stop the world, throw it in the books
I need something to pause time and make amends


Undo the wrong unsavory words
To take back hurtful words said


What I really need are roses and a time machine
I truly need a symbol of love and a way to turn back time


Now I'm on Craigslist looking for Deloreans
Now I'm searching for time machines online


And brushing up on my education
And studying ways to travel through time


Turns out there's time, space, black holes that lead back to the place before
There are possibilities in time travel to undo past mistakes


I made a mess, abominations
I caused chaos and mistakes


Now don't say it's impossible, no way
Don't dismiss the idea as impossible


Roses and a time machine
Symbol of love and the desire to go back in time




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Written by: LUKE DICK, ADAM JAMES

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DIERKS BENTLEY (2016) – ROSES AND A TIME MACHINE (Traducción)
I tried ice cold silver bullet Cuervo gold
Lo intenté con el santo remedio de un tequila Cuervo gold bien frío
But it don't seem to fix the situation
Pero parece que no ha arreglado la situación
I've tried self help
Lo he intentado con la auto-ayuda
Got a hundred books up on my shelf
Tengo un centenar de libros sobre mi estantería
I practice transcendental meditation
Practico la meditación trascendental
But she's gone
Pero ella se ha ido
She's still gone
Ella aún está desaparecida
I need something that'll take me back to the night she left
Necesito algo que me lleve de vuelta a la noche en que se fue
Rewind the sound of every step
Rebobinar el sonido de cada paso
I wanna watch her walking backwards back to me-e
Quiero verla caminar hacia atrás de vuelta a mí-í
I need something that'll stop the world, throw it in the books
Necesito algo que detenga el mundo, añadirlo a los libros
Undo the wrong unsavory words
Anular las erróneas y desagradables palabras
What I really need are roses and a time machine
Lo que necesito en realidad son rosas y una máquina del tiempo
Now I'm on Craigslist looking for Deloreans
Ahora estoy en la Craiglist buscando Deloreans
And brushing up on my education
Y repasando mi educación
Turns out there's time, space, black holes that lead back to the place before I made a mess, abominations
Resulta que hay tiempo, espacio, agujeros negros que te conducen de vuelta al lugar antes de que metiera la pata, abominaciones
I need something that'll take me back to the night she left
Necesito algo que me lleve de vuelta a la noche en que se fue
Rewind the sound of every step
Rebobinar el sonido de cada paso
I wanna watch her walking backwards back to me-e
Quiero verla caminar hacia atrás de vuelta a mí-í
I need something that'll stop the world, throw it in the books
Necesito algo que detenga el mundo, añadirlo a los libros
Undo the wrong unsavory words
Anular las erróneas y desagradables palabras
What I really need are roses and a time machine
Lo que necesito en realidad son rosas y una máquina del tiempo
Now don't say it's impossible, no way
Ahora no digas que es imposible, ni por asomo
Now don't say it's impossible, no way
Ahora no digas que es imposible, ni por asomo
Now don't (don't) say (say) it's impossible, no way
Ahora no (no) digas (digas) que es imposible, ni por asomo
Now don't (don't, don't) say (say, say) it's impossible
Ahora no (no, no) digas (digas, digas) que es imposible
I need something that'll take me back to the night she left
Necesito algo que me lleve de vuelta a la noche en que se fue
Rewind the sound of every step
Rebobinar el sonido de cada paso
I wanna watch her walking backwards back to me-e
Quiero verla caminar hacia atrás de vuelta a mí-í
I need something that'll stop the world, throw it in the books
Necesito algo que detenga el mundo, añadirlo a los libros
Undo the wrong unsavory words
Anular las erróneas y desagradables palabras
What I really need are roses and a time machine
Lo que necesito en realidad son rosas y una máquina del tiempo
Roses and a time machine
Rosas y una máquina del tiempo
Roses and a time machine
Rosas y una máquina del tiempo
Roses and a time machine
Rosas y una máquina del tiempo



All comments from YouTube:

@peggyrider2364

Haha this doesn't really sound like a Dierks song, but damn it's awesome! This man really can't release a bad song, they are all amazing. <3

@shariblack4128

You get the roses, and I'll bring my time machine! It runs on love, yours and mine . . . Guess it'll be runnin all damn night . . .

@nickgutierrez4366

Aside from the 5 singles before the whole album released this is my favorite!

@barborakopalova4583

Nick Gutierrez Yes, mine also.

@Nargle19.

Funny, witty, and talented. Square business. Have a whole set of new notes that need explaining, one day some day.

@tinafields1113

I like this song ❤️ alot can't stop laughing

@tinafields1113

Keep this songs coming listen to this beat award for this one

@mitchsmadness

Best song on the album

@destinystoker2575

❤❤❤❤❤💿 adding this to my Dierks collection (country)

@ZacharyMellinger

Is It Still In Your Collection?

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