white roses
Greyson Chance Lyrics


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White roses on a pastel sky
Broken vows on our lips run dry
I see you out with your friends, you smile
It's funny how that goes, I haven't slept in a while

I never saw it coming
I thought we had it all
I feel you in those moments
Those nights, held in your arms

Darling be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me, don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses
'Cause you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses

Same places on a Friday night
Holding glances but we're tongue tied
I'm with my friends, and it's hard to smile
It's crazy how that feels, I haven't slept in a while

I never saw it coming
I thought we had it all
I feel you in those moments
Those nights, held in your arms

Darling be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me, don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses
'Cause you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses

I want to believe that maybe it's just emotion
But I cannot see my life without you, those moments
So wild and free, blinded by love, devoted
But now it's just me, unspoken words, white roses

Darling be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go




And if you should miss me, don't call me, don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses

Overall Meaning

Greyson Chance's "White Roses" is a song about heartbreak that leaves a deep pain in the soul. The white roses signify purity, innocence, and untouched love, and the pastel sky symbolizes the memories and love from the past. The broken vows the singer refers to indicate a broken promise of never leaving each other, which has left a void in their heart. The singer sees their ex-partner out with friends and smiling, something they haven't been able to do. The evocative phrase "left teardrops on all my white roses" portrays the hurt and pain caused by the breakup, making the singer feel lost and shattered.


The song is ambiguous as to what caused the broken relationship. Still, the deep emotions and memories are shared, making it difficult to move on. The lyric, "I want to believe that maybe it's just emotion," denotes hope in the singer's heart that the situation is temporary and they will reconcile, but deep inside, they know there is no way back. The phrase "so wild and free, blinded by love, devoted" emphasizes the intensity of their connection, which made it hard to let go.


"White Roses" is a poignant song that resonates with anyone who's experienced heartbreak. The song's melancholic melody and touching lyrics tug at the listeners' hearts, conveying the depth of pain and sadness that comes with heartbreak. It's a beautiful song that reminds everyone that healing takes time, requires patience, and is essential to growth.


Line by Line Meaning

White roses on a pastel sky
The serene beauty of the sky displayed through pastel hues of white roses.


Broken vows on our lips run dry
Promises that were made to each other were forsaken and now hardly even linger on our lips.


I see you out with your friends, you smile It's funny how that goes, I haven't slept in a while
Despite seeing you happy with your friends, it's strange how I haven't been able to sleep in a while.


I never saw it coming I thought we had it all I feel you in those moments Those nights, held in your arms
I never expected this to happen because I foolishly thought we had it all together. I remember feeling your presence in those moments spent in your warm embrace.


Darling be careful with me 'Cause there's part of me that you don't know Darling be gentle with me When you tell me that you need to go And if you should miss me, don't call me, don't tell me, just leave me alone Because you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses
Please be cautious when dealing with me because there is a side to me that is not known to you. If you have to leave, please do it in a gentle manner. And when you miss me don't bother telling me, it's best if you just leave me alone because you have hurt me deeply and I am still hurting.


Same places on a Friday night Holding glances but we're tongue tied I'm with my friends, and it's hard to smile It's crazy how that feels, I haven't slept in a while
Feeling stuck in the same old routine on a Friday night, locking gazes with you but not being able to articulate any words. Being with my friends just feels off and I still can't sleep.


I want to believe that maybe it's just emotion But I cannot see my life without you, those moments So wild and free, blinded by love, devoted But now it's just me, unspoken words, white roses
I'm trying to convince myself that it's just a passing feeling but I truly can't picture myself without you, recalling those unforgettable and exhilarating moments filled with passion and love. But now it's just me, surrounded by unspoken words resembling white roses.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Willy Beaman, Greyson Chance

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@nedith4570

White roses on a pastel sky
Broken vows on our lips run dry
I see you out with your friends, you smile
It's funny how that goes, I haven't slept in a while

I never saw it coming
I thought we had it all
I feel you in those moments
Those nights, held in your arms

Darling be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me, don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses
'Cause you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses

Same places on a Friday night
Holding glances but we're tongue tied
I'm with my friends, and it's hard to smile
It's crazy how that feels, I haven't slept in a while

I never saw it coming
I thought we had it all
I feel you in those moments
Those nights, held in your arms

Darling be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me, don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses
'Cause you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses

I want to believe that maybe it's just emotion
But I cannot see my life without you, those moments
So wild and free, blinded by love, devoted
But now it's just me, unspoken words, white roses

Darling be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me, don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open left teardrops on all my white roses



@notCuaiire

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[Verse 1]
White roses on a pastel sky
Broken vows on our lips run dry
I see you out with your friends, you smile
It's funny how that goes, I haven't slept in a while

[Pre-Chorus]
I never saw it coming
I thought we had it all
I feel you in those moments
Those nights, held in your arms

[Chorus]
Darling, be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling, be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me
Don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open
Left teardrops on all my white roses
'Cause you cut me wide open
Left teardrops on all my white roses

[Verse 2]
Same places on a Friday night
Holding glances, but we're tongue tied
I'm with my friends, and it's hard to smile
It's crazy how that feels, I haven't slept in a while

[Pre-Chorus]
I never saw it coming
I thought we had it all
I feel you in those moments
Those nights, held in your arms

[Chorus]
Darling, be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling, be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me
Don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open
Left teardrops on all my white roses
'Cause you cut me wide open
Left teardrops on all my white roses

[Bridge]
I want to believe that maybe it's just emotion
But I cannot see my life without you, those moments
So wild and free, blinded by love, devoted
But now it's just me, unspoken words, white roses

[Chorus]
Darling, be careful with me
'Cause there's part of me that you don't know
Darling, be gentle with me
When you tell me that you need to go
And if you should miss me, don't call me
Don't tell me, just leave me alone
Because you cut me wide open
Left teardrops on all my white roses



All comments from YouTube:

@duchessofpotatoland

He really grew up into an artist who's not afraid being himself I couldn't be more happy 😭😭

@leleslayss7021

Duchess of Potato Land right🥺✨

@sarayahclark4511

Wow this was beautiful. It shows how hard it is to accept yourself. You hurt yourself, but you also hurt others with the secrets you keep.

@sophmcamp

Don’t Exist this is so true

@tiyatayo4322

this is good

@vishnushankar7232

Greyson did mention that white roses was the most emotionally difficult song for him to perform in Portraits. It was based on an event from his life in 2018.
The song is still beautiful, isn't it? 😊

@seanlogue6374

I love how Greyson is playing the narrator, telling the story and watching it unfold

@RaueTaylorGudiel

idk but i felt like his telling his own story, specially after the main character walked to the light pole and just stood there by his side

@steadystudying

@John Days ohhhh, you know. I hadn't thought of that. It would kinda make sense because in interviews it sounded like his ex left him rather than the other way around. It was something unexpected. Perhaps there was societal or family pressure that caused his ex to walk away.

@sophmcamp

Raue Gudiel maybe he relates with both characters

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