It was … Read Full Bio ↴Wild Roses appears on the In The Air Compilation of Air France .
It was originally a give-away compilation (5000 physical copies) for their best customers and is now available as digital release (label: Le Village Vert).
WILD ROSES
Hope Sandoval Lyrics
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I put things that shade to you
Maybe I've been dismayed
Maybe that's the truth
And we're like the roses
Stoned in the backyard
There is no misery
Why not look out the door
And know what it's there for
To leave or to come back
Safe in the morning
Safely, unwounded
Roaming too late
Suddenly, I find you
In the town we grew up wild
And we're like the roses
Stoned in the backyard
There is no misery
In the time we grew wild
The lyrics to "Wild Roses" by Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions speak about a relationship that may have been strained or difficult in the past. The singer suggests that they should speak about their issues now, rather than continuing to hold onto past hurts. Perhaps they have been too hesitant to be honest with one another about their true feelings. The lines "Maybe I've been dismayed / Maybe that's the truth" suggest that the singer may have been struggling with their own emotions, possibly feeling disappointed or disheartened by the state of their relationship.
The chorus compares the couple to wild roses that grew in the backyard. Despite any difficulties they may have faced, there is no sense of misery or regret when looking back on that time. It seems that they were carefree and happy in that moment. The second verse suggests that the singer is looking outside, contemplating whether to leave or return. However, it is ultimately in the safety of home where they feel the most secure. The final lines "In the town we grew up wild" reinforce the idea that their memories of that time are filled with joy and freedom.
Overall, "Wild Roses" conveys a sense of longing for a simpler time, a time when life was more carefree and unburdened by the complexities of adulthood. It suggests that relationships can be complicated and difficult, but ultimately, it is worth putting in the effort to improve communication and work through any issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Why not speak about it now
Why don't we talk about our issues openly and honestly?
I put things that shade to you
I try to hide my true feelings and thoughts from you.
Maybe I've been dismayed
Perhaps I have been disheartened and discouraged.
Maybe that's the truth
Maybe that's the honest reality.
And we're like the roses
We resemble the roses growing in the backyard.
Stoned in the backyard
Protected and safe in our own sanctuary.
There is no misery
We are blissful and content.
In the time we grew wild
When we were carefree and wild.
Why not look out the door
Why don't we take a fresh perspective on things?
And know what it's there for
Understand the purpose and meaning of things.
To leave or to come back
To decide whether to depart or return.
Safe in the morning
Feeling secure and protected in the new day.
Safely, unwounded
Undamaged and unharmed.
Roaming too late
Wandering aimlessly, perhaps at a wrong time.
Suddenly, I find you
Surprisingly, I discover you.
In the town we grew up wild
Where we used to be wild and carefree.
And we're like the roses
We are like those protected roses in the backyard.
Stoned in the backyard
Safely shielded and sheltered.
There is no misery
We are happy and content.
In the time we grew wild
We were young and wild, and we miss those days.
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dave
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Hope keeps you there with her lyrics