So Like a Rose
Garbage Lyrics

Baby thinks he's dying
The singer of the song is going through some serious struggles, and he feels like he might not make it through.

Lost inside his bedroom
He's not just struggling with some physical ailment, but he's also dealing with deep emotional turmoil that has led him to shut himself away from the world.

Mommy won't stop crying
The family members of the singer are affected by his pain as much as he is, and they're all trying to come to terms with the situation.

And daddy's always working
Even though the family members are affected, they still have to carry on with their lives, and the father is probably working hard to support the family financially.

There's no going back
The situation is dire, and there's no way to undo what has been done, nor can they go back to a time before the situation arose.

On this one
The specific situation that they're dealing with seems to be especially difficult, and there are no easy answers.

Baby wakes up with the sun
The singer's sleep is disturbed by the physical and emotional pain that he's experiencing, and he's probably up and about earlier than anyone else in the household.

While everyone is sleeping
He's up and about at a time of day when most people are still asleep, and he has nobody to talk to or relate to.

He thinks he's going crazy
The situation has likely taken a toll on the artist's mental health, and he's struggling to keep it together despite everything.

This could be the big one
The artist is dreading something, and he's worried that this particular situation might be the thing that finally breaks him.

Sleeping with ghosts
The singer is haunted by events from the past or by the people who are no longer around, and he can't shake the feeling that he's alone.

It's such a lonely experience
Even though he's surrounded by his family, the artist is still struggling with feelings of isolation and disconnect.

The stars are out tonight
The world is still going on around him, despite everything, and he can see the beauty in it even though he's struggling.

Only they can hear you breathing
The singer is holding on to some hope, but it feels like it's fragile and fleeting, and nobody else can understand how he's feeling right now.

You're so like a rose
Despite everything that's going on, the singer can see the good in the world, and he's probably talking to someone that makes him feel good, like a beloved friend or partner.

I wish you could stay here
He's holding on tight to the people who make him feel good, and he's probably wishing that they could stay with him forever, even though he knows that's impossible.