Black Roses
Escondido Lyrics
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And the dust whips up all of those memories of you once again
Oh darling, once again
A silence, a hush so complete
Just the bell of the church ringing out in the street
All for you, oh darling, is it you?
'Cause all the black roses speak of you
When a whisper still floats around
All the heads are hung low and my friends are nowhere to be found
Oh darling, is it you?
To be young, to be just at the start
When all that you know is a longing to lay down your heart
Oh darling, it was you
'Cause all the black roses speak of you
All the black roses speak of you
'Cause all the black roses speak of you
All the black roses speak of you
Speak of you
Speak of you
In Escondido's song Black Roses, the singer is haunted by memories of a past love. The song opens with the image of a white dress blowing in the wind, which brings back memories of the person she used to love. The next line "And the dust whips up all of those memories of you once again" emphasizes the idea that these memories are being forced upon her through the external environment. Despite the pain and heartbreak, she seems to be unable to escape thinking about this person.
The second verse creates a sense of reminiscent isolation. The singer is surrounded by a complete silence, except for the sound of a church bell ringing in the distance. The lyric "All for you, oh darling, is it you?" suggests that the ringing of the bell is somehow connected to the past love, as if it is signaling the end of the relationship. In the third verse, the love story is framed in the context of youth, a time when love is all consuming and all that one yearns for is to love and to be loved. The chorus is repeated twice in the song, repeating the same sentiment that the black roses symbolize the past love.
Overall, the song's lyrics are haunting and reflective, illustrating the emotional pain and confusion that comes with lost love. Through images like the white dress and the ringing bell, the lyrics create a sense of loneliness and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
White dress blows in the wind
The wind blows a white dress, which reminds me of you and brings back memories.
And the dust whips up all of those memories of you once again
The dust in the wind whips up memories of you, just as the sight of the white dress did.
Oh darling, once again
The memories of you keep coming back, my dear.
A silence, a hush so complete
Everything is still and quiet, except for the bell of the church ringing in the distance.
Just the bell of the church ringing out in the street
The only sound is the church bell ringing in the street.
All for you, oh darling, is it you?
Is this a sign for you, my love?
'Cause all the black roses speak of you
The black roses are a symbol of you and remind me of your presence.
'Cause all the black roses speak of you
The black roses continue to remind me of you.
When a whisper still floats around
There is still a whisper in the air, perhaps about you.
All the heads are hung low and my friends are nowhere to be found
Everyone seems sad and my friends are not around to comfort me.
Oh darling, is it you?
Are you the reason for this sadness?
To be young, to be just at the start
To be young and full of hope and excitement for the future.
When all that you know is a longing to lay down your heart
When all you want is to give your heart to someone and be loved in return.
Oh darling, it was you
You were the one who made me feel that way.
'Cause all the black roses speak of you
The black roses still serve as a reminder of you.
All the black roses speak of you
The black roses continue to remind me of you.
'Cause all the black roses speak of you
The black roses still symbolize you and your effect on me.
All the black roses speak of you
The black roses continue to represent you and our connection.
Speak of you
The black roses are a constant reminder of you and our past.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jessica Camille Maros, Leanne Marie Ford, Tyler James Geertsma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kabooby0
David Lynch recommended this song. Glad he did, this is amazing!
@middlemistred2604
Wow I've never seen this ! Love her umbrella 😍
@PuzzleCollege
Immaculate.
@GH-cy6fh
I think what I like the most about the video is the shot of Maros' face going back and forth in front of the sun. It's like I want her to stay in front of the sun, but then she won't. I think that's expressive...lol New favorite band!
@heyman6661992
Thank you so much David Lynch
@seaperu1
David Lynch knows the sound of noble noise!
@itsdizzylizzy
Bring back SIMPLICITY , FEELING , MELODY & HARMONY..MAGIC FEEL. LOVE IT
@MrEmoneyhoney
David Lynch tweeted to check this out. So I did. And I dig it.
@AlexDaltas
Instant classic. Can't shake it from my ears / mind /soul.
@candicewinningham5987
This really reminds me of Mazzy Star and I really do love it.