Girlyman is an American folk-rock band formerly based in Brooklyn, New York… Read Full Bio ↴Girlyman is an American folk-rock band formerly based in Brooklyn, New York in 2001 but now mostly living in Atlanta, Georgia.

Their self-released debut album, Remember Who I Am, sold 5,000 copies before it was re-released by Daemon Records, the independent record label run by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Their folk-rock musical style is heavy on close harmony.

Before the three came together as Girlyman, Nate was an award-winning singer-songwriter, and Doris and Ty (best friends since second grade in Princeton Junction, NJ) were the award-winning duo The Garden Verge. Later, they played and clicked with old friend, JJ, gagged her, and threw her in the Girlyvan.

Members:
Ty Greenstein (vocals, guitar, mandolin and percussion)
Doris Muramatsu (vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin and banjo)
Nate Borofsky (vocals, baritone guitar, bass guitar)
JJ Jones (drums)

Hey Rose
Girlyman Lyrics

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It's like any other day, Rose
You won't lose a thing,
And no one else will ever know
You're wondering how to go
You're worried it'll show

Hey Rose, your heart grows with every opening
In time, you'll see why this is happening

The sky smells like water
And the air tastes like steel
If you were a storm,
This is how you would feel
Still and dark all night
With great flashes of light

Oh, it's not just me, Rose
There's nothing I can see
That you don't already know
The light is kind of rough
But I could turn it off

Hey Rose, your world grows with every opportunity
Take this while you can, kiss me

Hey Rose, your love grows with every opening
In time, you'll see why this is happening

Hey Rose, your will grows with every opportunity
Take this while you can, kiss me.

Overall Meaning

In Girlyman's song "Hey Rose," the lyrics tells a story about a person named Rose who is facing a difficult decision but is afraid of showing her vulnerability. The opening lines, "It's like any other day, Rose. You won't lose a thing, and no one else will ever know you're wondering how to go, you're worried it'll show," introduces us to Rose's internal struggle. She is contemplating something but is reluctant to show it, possibly because of fear of judgment or rejection.

The second verse continues with a metaphorical description of the weather, which reflects the mood and emotions of Rose. "The sky smells like water, and the air tastes like steel. If you were a storm, this is how you would feel. Still and dark all night with great flashes of light." The lyrics portray the tension and pressure building up inside her, making her feel like a storm waiting to happen.

The chorus acts as a comforting and reassuring voice to Rose, reminding her that every effort she puts into her decision-making will eventually pay off. The lines "Hey Rose, your heart grows with every opening. In time, you'll see why this is happening" suggests that Rose's heart will eventually open once the decision is made, and the reason behind the choice will become clear.

Overall, Girlyman's "Hey Rose" encourages listeners to take risks and make tough decisions while acknowledging the fear and vulnerability that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

It's like any other day, Rose
Today is no different from any other day, Rose.

You won't lose a thing,
You have nothing to lose.

And no one else will ever know
No one else will know what you're feeling.

You're wondering how to go
You don't know what to do.

You're worried it'll show
You're afraid that your feelings will be visible.

Hey Rose, your heart grows with every opening
Rose, every time you open yourself up, your heart expands.

In time, you'll see why this is happening
Eventually, you'll understand why you're going through this.

The sky smells like water
The air has a fresh, clean scent like after a rain.

And the air tastes like steel
The air has a metallic taste.

If you were a storm,
If you were a natural disaster,

This is how you would feel
This is the feeling that you'd have.