Roses
Hayseed Dixie Lyrics


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Caroline!
See Caroline
All the guys would say she's mighty fine (mighty fine)
But mighty fine only got you somewhere half the time
And the other half either got you cussed out, or coming up short
Yeah, dig this now, even though (even though)
You'd need a golden calculator to divide (to divide)
The time it took to look inside and realize that
Real guys go for real down to Mars girls, yeah!

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

Caroline! (Caroline!)
I said see she's the reason for the word bitch (bitch)
I hope she's speeding on the way to the club
Trying to hurry up to get to some
Baller or singer or somebody like that
And try to put on her makeup in the mirror
And crash, crash, crash.. into a ditch! (Just Playing!)
She needs a golden calculator to divide (to divide)
The time it took to look inside and realize that
Real guys go for real down to Mars girls, yeah!

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

Well she's got a hotty's body, but her attitude is potty
When I met her at a party she was hardly acting naughty
I said, "Shorty would you call me"?
She said, "Pardon me, are you ballin'"?
I said "Darling, you sound like like like a prostitute pursing,"
Oh, so you're one them freaks, get geeked at the sight of ATM receipts
But game been peeped, dropping names she's weak
Trickin' off this bitch is lost
Must take me for a geek a quick way to eat
A neat place sleep, a rent-a-car for a week, a trick for a treat
Now go on the raw sex, my AIDS test is flawless
Regardless, we don't want to get involved with no lawyers
And judges just to hold grudges in a courtroom
I wanna see ya support bra not support you!

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
But lean a little bit closer
See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Yeah, roses really smell like poo poo poo

Better come back down to Mars
Girl, quit chasin' cars
What happens when the dough gets low
Bitch, you ain't that fine
No way.. no way.. no way

Better come back down to Mars
Girl, quit chasin' cars
What happens when the dough gets low
Bitch, you ain't that fine
No way.. no way.. no way

Crazy bitch (repeated in background)
Bitch, stupid ass bitch
Old punk ass bitch, old dumbass bitch
A bitch's bitch, just a bitch

Crazy bitch (repeated in background)
Bitch, stupid ass bitch




Old punk ass bitch, old dumbass bitch
A bitch's bitch, just a bitch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Roses" by Hayseed Dixie are an interesting commentary on relationships and societal attitudes towards women. The song tells the story of Caroline, a beautiful woman who is pursued by many men, but who may not necessarily be a good person at heart. The chorus, "I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank, but lean a little bit closer, see roses really smell like poo poo poo," suggests that Caroline may not be as perfect as she seems and that her beauty may be covering up a less desirable personality.


The second verse criticizes Caroline's attitude, describing her as someone who is only interested in money and status. The lyrics also present a negative view of prostitution, with lines like "Oh, so you're one them freaks, get geeked at the sight of ATM receipts." The third verse continues this criticism with lines like "Better come back down to Mars, girl, quit chasin' cars, what happens when the dough gets low, bitch you ain't that fine."


Overall, "Roses" is a song that challenges societal expectations of women and suggests that true value lies in one's character rather than in superficial traits like beauty or status.


Line by Line Meaning

Caroline!
Addressing someone named Caroline.


See Caroline
Take a look at Caroline.


All the guys would say she's mighty fine (mighty fine)
Men find Caroline attractive.


But mighty fine only got you somewhere half the time
Being attractive does not always get you what you want.


And the other half either got you cussed out, or coming up short
Sometimes, it can lead to negative consequences.


Yeah, dig this now, even though (even though)
Listen to what comes next, even if it seems strange.


You'd need a golden calculator to divide (to divide)
Dividing the time it takes to truly understand someone is impossible.


The time it took to look inside and realize that
The amount of time it takes to truly understand someone.


Real guys go for real down to Mars girls, yeah!
Genuine people are attracted to down to earth individuals, not superficiality.


I know you'd like to think your shit don't stank
You consider yourself better than others.


But lean a little bit closer
Focus and listen carefully.


See roses really smell like poo poo poo
Something beautiful can have an unpleasant element.


Caroline! (Caroline!)
Addressing Caroline again.


I said see she's the reason for the word bitch (bitch)
Suggesting that Caroline's attitude is not pleasant.


I hope she's speeding on the way to the club
Wishing Caroline encounters obstacles.


Trying to hurry up to get to some
In a rush to meet someone.


Baller or singer or somebody like that
Refers to people who may have more money or fame.


And try to put on her makeup in the mirror
Getting ready to present a certain image.


And crash, crash, crash.. into a ditch! (Just Playing!)
Humorously expresses a wish for an inconvenience.


Well she's got a hotty's body, but her attitude is potty
Caroline has an attractive appearance, but a negative attitude.


When I met her at a party she was hardly acting naughty
Claims that Caroline was not acting seductively.


She said, "Pardon me, are you ballin'"?
Asking if the artist has financial success.


I said "Darling, you sound like like like a prostitute pursing,"
Accusing Caroline of seeking financial gain in exchange for sex.


Now go on the raw sex, my AIDS test is flawless
The artist is confident in their test results.


Regardless, we don't want to get involved with no lawyers
Not wanting to have legal trouble as a result of their actions.


I wanna see ya support bra not support you!
The singer is not interested in supporting Caroline's negative attitude.


Better come back down to Mars
Encouraging Caroline to be more realistic.


Girl, quit chasin' cars
Stop seeking unattainable goals.


What happens when the dough gets low
What happens when the money runs out.


Bitch, you ain't that fine
Caroline is not as attractive as she thinks she is.


Crazy bitch (repeated in background)
Repeating a negative label for Caroline.


Bitch, stupid ass bitch
Adding another insult.


Old punk ass bitch, old dumbass bitch
More insults.


A bitch's bitch, just a bitch
Insulting Caroline again.




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Comments from YouTube:

Cornish Broski

Got thrown the guitar pic from the lead singer when I saw them live just after this song 🤘

GiancarloLordJaan

Amazing!! ;) i <3 H.Dixie :)

Keepon Strokinit

The old hostoric barn this was filmed in is no longer. R.I.P. Larry Hager n Hager farms. 32 stall barn with huge corral and tackle room. Many famous older country stars had boarded horses here. Merle Haggard, Dolly Pardon, ect.

Jack Straw

A+

Mohammed khan

What a song😂

Whiskeybuisness

Hell of a lot better than the "Sissy Sisters"........Rock On Hayseed Dixie....

WiLDHaNdZ

Add CC for the deaf viewers

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Chris Moyles led me here

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