Roses
Glass Face Lyrics
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Bury me at the break of dawn
Leave no marking, no any name
Just a place of comfort, for my tender fate
When I die
For my time here was short
And the years may be tough
Buried deep in the dark
Please don't grieve when my time has come
From made mistake, and I am one
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
So I can give them to the ones I left behind
When I meet them again in another life
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
The lyrics to Glass Face's song "Roses" are a poignant and reflective meditation on mortality and the impermanence of life. The opening lines, "When I die, and the breeze hands calm/Bury me at the break of dawn," suggest a desire for a peaceful and quiet end to life. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance here that is carried forward in the following lines: "Leave no marking, no any name/Just a place of comfort, for my tender fate." The singer does not seem concerned with leaving a lasting legacy or being remembered in any particular way; rather, their focus is on finding peace and comfort in the afterlife.
The repeated refrain of "When I die/Bury me with roses" underscores the sense of peace and closure that the singer seeks in death. Roses are often associated with love and beauty, but in this context, they appear to be a symbol of the singer's desire to bring a sense of grace and beauty to their passing. The final lines, "So I can give them to the ones I left behind/When I meet them again in another life," suggest a hope for reunion or continuity beyond death. The sentiment here is one of love, connection, and ultimately, acceptance of the cycles of life and death.
Overall, "Roses" is a contemplative and beautiful song that invites the listener to reflect on their own mortality and the ways in which we might seek comfort and peace in the face of impermanence.
Line by Line Meaning
When I die, and the breeze hands calm
When my life comes to an end and all is peaceful
Bury me at the break of dawn
Lay me to rest at the beginning of a new day
Leave no marking, no any name
Just let me be without any identification or label
Just a place of comfort, for my tender fate
A simple resting place that brings me comfort
For my time here was short
My life was brief
And the years may be tough
Times can be difficult
I'm in a quieter place
I'm at peace now
Buried deep in the dark
Laid to rest far below the surface
Please don't grieve when my time has come
Don't be sad when I'm gone
From made mistake, and I am one
I'm not perfect, just human
So I can give them to the ones I left behind
I want to leave roses for the people I loved
When I meet them again in another life
When I am reunited with them in the next life
When I die
When my life ends
Bury me with roses
Lay roses with me when I'm gone
When I die
When my life ends
Bury me with roses
Lay roses with me when I'm gone
When I die
When my life ends
Bury me with roses
Lay roses with me when I'm gone
When I die
When my life ends
Bury me with roses
Lay roses with me when I'm gone
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dragonna88
When I die
And the breeze has calmed
Bury me
At the break of dawn
Leave no markings
Nor any name
Just a place of comfort
For my tender frame
When I die
Though my time here was short
And the years may be tough
I’m in a quieter place
Buried deep in the dust
Please don’t grieve
When my time has come
For all men must die
And I am one
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
So I can give them to the ones I left behind
When I meet them again in another life
When I die
Bury me with roses
@hiragungor4929
When I die, and the breeze hands calm
Bury me at the break of dawn Leave no marking, no any name Just a place of comfort, for my tender fate
When I die
For my time here was short
And the years may be tough
I'm in a quieter place
Buried deep in the dark
Please don't grieve when my time has come
From made mistake, and I am one When I die Bury me with roses When I die Bury me with roses
So I can give them to the ones
I left behind
When I meet them again in another life
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
@llRHFll
When I die, and the breeze hands calm
Bury me at the break of dawn
Leave no marking, no any name
Just a place of comfort, for my tender fate
When I die
For my time here was short
And the years may be tough
I'm in a quieter place
Buried deep in the dark
Please don't grieve when my time has come
From made mistake, and I am one
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
So I can give them to the ones I left behind
When I meet them again in another life
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
@Dragonna88
When I die
And the breeze has calmed
Bury me
At the break of dawn
Leave no markings
Nor any name
Just a place of comfort
For my tender frame
When I die
Though my time here was short
And the years may be tough
I’m in a quieter place
Buried deep in the dust
Please don’t grieve
When my time has come
For all men must die
And I am one
When I die
Bury me with roses
When I die
Bury me with roses
So I can give them to the ones I left behind
When I meet them again in another life
When I die
Bury me with roses
@sanahafsi7208
This reminds me of Daughter
@MsDire
Sana Hafsi I was thinking the exact same thing ♥︎
@pixelia6884
Pretty much ! I suggest you listen to Warpaint :)
@emna9562
same thought crossed my mind
@kevincorncone
when I die, bury me with roses
so I can give them to the ones I left behind
@EmberBaye
I think I want this to be the song played at my funeral. Maybe. Probably. This, or something from Mogwai.
@pixelia6884
I totally agree
@robotpalmtree1217
BEAUTIFUL fucking music. I haven't heard a vibe and female voice sound as haunting yet soft and emotional, since MAZZY STAR. Thank you, Glass Face.
@alinahemmings6659
Love this song so much ♡ especially 3:05