Black Roses
Iben Mathea Lyrics
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But I'm still alive and
Sometimes you paint my day black
But I'm still alive and
Sometimes you're giving me your black roses
But they're still alive and
Sometimes you're giving me your black roses
But they're still alive and
You're doing it because it you're afraid of the light
It's alright cause I know
You're doing it because it you're afraid and
Maybe if the light was on
I would see you and
Maybe if the light was on
I would know you and
Paint your heart black again
Sometimes you paint my day black
But I'm still alive and
Sometimes you paint my day black
But I'm still alive and
It's alright cause I know
You're doing it because it you're afraid of the light
It's alright cause I know
You're doing it because it you're afraid and
Maybe if the light was on
I would see you and
Maybe if the light was on
I would know you and
Paint your heart black again
You can come to my garden
Cause I painted the roses black for you
You can come to my garden
Cause I painted the roses black for you
Cause they are all yours
Like my heart is yours
They are all yours
And I painted my heart black for you
I painted my heart black for you
The song "Black Roses" by Iben Mathea is a poignant exploration of the complexities of a difficult relationship. The opening lines, "Sometimes you paint my day black / But I'm still alive," set the tone for the rest of the song, which speaks to the emotional toll that a tumultuous relationship can take on a person. The repeated lines about giving and receiving black roses further reinforce this idea of darkness and negativity, while the assertion that these roses are "still alive" suggests that there is some sliver of hope remaining.
The chorus, which repeats the idea that the other person is afraid of the light, is a powerful metaphor for the fear and hesitation that can prevent people from opening up and truly connecting with one another. The singer seems to be saying that if only the other person would let their guard down, they could finally see each other and truly understand one another. But the fear is too great, and so the relationship remains stuck in a cycle of pain and uncertainty.
The final lines of the song, which speak of the singer painting their heart black for the other person, are perhaps the most poignant of all. Despite the pain and frustration that this relationship has caused, the singer is still willing to open themselves up and offer their heart to the other person. This is a powerful statement about the lengths that people will go to in order to connect with someone they care about, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you paint my day black
You sometimes cause sadness or negativity in my life.
But I'm still alive and
Despite the sadness or negativity, I am still alive and pushing through.
Sometimes you're giving me your black roses
You sometimes bring me things that are dark or negative.
But they're still alive and
Despite being dark or negative, they still have a life to them.
It's alright cause I know
I am okay with this because I understand why you do it.
You're doing it because it you're afraid of the light
You give me dark things because you are afraid of the truth or positivity.
Maybe if the light was on
If there was truth or positivity present, things would be different.
I would see you and
In the presence of truth or positivity, I would understand you better.
I would know you and
In the presence of truth or positivity, I would have a better understanding of who you are.
Paint your heart black again
Bring back the negative feelings that you have previously given me.
You can come to my garden
You are welcome in my life.
Cause I painted the roses black for you
I have prepared myself for your darkness.
Cause they are all yours
The negativity in my life is all because of you.
Like my heart is yours
You have my heart in your possession.
And I painted my heart black for you
I have allowed you to bring negativity into my life and it has affected me deeply.
Writer(s): iben mathea
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Xandor
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Juliana Carvalho
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Juliana Carvalho
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