The Rose
Hannah Morris Lyrics
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That drowns the tender reed
Some say love it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love it is a flower
And you its only seed
It's the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking
That never takes a chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul afraid of dying
That never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
In the Spring becomes the rose
In Hannah Morris's song "The Rose," love is explored and portrayed in different ways. She begins by saying that some people describe love as a river that can completely engulf the delicate reed while others say it's like a razor that cuts deeply into your very soul. Furthermore, she describes love as an infinite yearning or hunger that never stops aching. Despite all these descriptions of love, Morris believes that love is actually like a flower and that the person who loves is only a seed.
Morris then talks about how some people are afraid of love and never learn the dance of love in their heart. She says there are people who are afraid to wake up from their dream and never take a risk, hence keeping their love concealed. She also talks about people who think they can't give anything, which ends up making them isolated and unwanted. Finally, Morris portrays the idea of people being afraid of death, hence in the end, never understanding the true meaning of living.
The song suggests that people feel that the ones who get lucky and the strong are the only ones who are capable of love. However, Morris reminds us that even beneath the harshest winter-like conditions, the seeds of the beautiful rose grow, which is a great reminder that love is always present, even at the toughest times.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say love it is a river
Love is often described as a flowing body of water
That drowns the tender reed
It can overpower and submerge weaker individuals
Some say love it is a razor
Love can be as sharp and painful as a blade
That leaves your soul to bleed
Causing emotional distress and trauma
Some say love it is a hunger
A strong yearning or craving for connection
An endless aching need
A feeling that is constant and never fully satisfied
I say love it is a flower
Love is beautiful and delicate, like a blooming flower
And you its only seed
You are the potential for love to grow and thrive
It's the heart afraid of breaking
Fear of emotional pain can prevent one from taking risks
That never learns to dance
They miss out on the joy of life and connection
It's the dream afraid of waking
Fear of reality and change can prevent one from pursuing their aspirations
That never takes a chance
They are limited by their own fearful mindset
It's the one who won't be taken
Fear of vulnerability can prevent one from accepting love and affection
Who cannot seem to give
In turn, they may struggle to express love to others
And the soul afraid of dying
Fear of mortality can prevent one from truly living
That never learns to live
They are held back from fully experiencing all that life has to offer
When the night has been too lonely
During times of loneliness and despair
And the road has been too long
After a difficult or trying journey
And you think that love is only
When it appears that love is unattainable or rare
For the lucky and the strong
Only accessible to those who are fortunate or resilient
Just remember in the winter
There is hope, even during difficult and bleak times
Far beneath the bitter snow
Though it may not be visible or apparent
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
There is potential for love to grow and flourish
In the Spring becomes the rose
Leading to a beautiful and rewarding outcome
Writer(s): AMANDA MCBROOM
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LetalisLatrodectus
1:42 "ford focus" by samgtmeyer 6a/v3 @ 10°
5:56 "proj braj" by jwebxl 6b/v4 @ 30°
14:47 "Kevin noooo" by jwebxl 6a+/v3 @ 30°
21:04 "proj braj" by jwebxl 7a+/v7 @ 40°
23:55 "wagon lite" by keenan 8a/v11 @ 40°
I know projbraj and wagon lite were included in the video but I figured I would write them here anyway for completeness.
PS Alex has such a great vibe, she is always great in videos!
@LetalisLatrodectus
@@RedTigerGermany
1:42 "ford focus" by samgtmeyer 6a/v3 @ 10°
5:56 "proj braj" by jwebxl 6b/v4 @ 30°
14:47 "Kevin noooo" by jwebxl 6a+/v3 @ 30°
21:04 "proj braj" by jwebxl 7a+/v7 @ 40°
23:55 "wagon lite" by keenan 8a/v11 @ 40°
I posted these in another comment too, but here they are.
@LetalisLatrodectus
1:42 "ford focus" by samgtmeyer 6a/v3 @ 10°
5:56 "proj braj" by jwebxl 6b/v4 @ 30°
14:47 "Kevin noooo" by jwebxl 6a+/v3 @ 30°
21:04 "proj braj" by jwebxl 7a+/v7 @ 40°
23:55 "wagon lite" by keenan 8a/v11 @ 40°
I know projbraj and wagon lite were included in the video but I figured I would write them here anyway for completeness.
PS Alex has such a great vibe, she is always great in videos!
@anitabetts277
You looked so purposeful on the board moves, definitely unlocked new momentum.
@hannahmorrisbouldering
Thank you!!! 🥹
@Dstryrrr
I love what Alex said about leaving ego behind the door when you're training. This is one of the best advices, really. The moment I stopped caring what other people at the climbing gym might think was the moment I started to progress. Because to be honest, no one really cares about grades you can or can't do :) At the end of the day, everyone wants to do their training/to socialise with friends and have fun. And also, Kilter board is one of the best training tools ever.
Loved the episode Hannah, your progression was amazing in this one! Best wishes for you guys!
@hannahmorrisbouldering
It’s so true! Climbing is such an individual pursuit and I always love to think that regardless of grade, we’re all having just as much fun trying at our max and learning new stuff about how to climb! Really glad you liked the episode 💥🙌
@Ericxnugz
All that matters is your having fun:)
@adamhaas141
@@Ericxnugz Personally, I think that the will to improve is the special sauce that makes super-fun possible and gets you thru the times when the fun just isn't there. So, IMHO, trying to become a better climber in some way is also important.
@KilterClimbingGrips
Totally agree that realizing that everyone is doing their thing is freeing and helpful for your own sessions. Thank you for the nice compliment about the board!
@Dstryrrr
@@KilterClimbingGrips your board helped me to go from struggling on V4s to flashing V5s on '40 in just one month. I'm mostly a lead climber, not a boulderer and it was an intense month on Kilter board but the progression is huge, so thank you <3
@Dino462G
Of all the videos I've watched from you, the changes and improvements in your climbing over the past few months have been so noticeable! This was such a good video too - I feel so inspired and also confident to finally try out board climbing. Thanks for everything you, Nathan, and your guests do! 🙌