Black Roses
Inner Circles Lyrics

Whatever happen to my
The singer is questioning the current state of something that once belonged to them.

Garden of black roses
The garden that the singer once owned and was filled with black roses, which held a great amount of significance to the singer.

Oh nurturin' years of so long
The singer had spent a long time nurturing and taking care of this garden.

Whatever happen to my
The artist repeats their initial question, indicating their confusion and concern about their garden's current state.

Garden of black roses
The garden that the artist is referring to, which was once filled with black roses.

They say a stranger
The singer attributes the current state of the garden to a stranger, who had somehow caused harm to the garden.

Treated them wrong
The stranger caused harm to the garden, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance.

When I was a boy
The artist reminisces about their childhood and the time when they first planted the black rose garden.

I planted a garden
The artist specifically planted this garden, which held a great significance to them even as a child.

That meant so much to me
The garden held a special place in the artist's heart and was something that they treasured deeply.

One of reality
The garden was not just a fanciful idea, but something that the singer had actually brought to life and had a real impact on them.

A garden of love,
The garden held a lot of love and emotion for the artist.

None like it
The garden was truly unique and special, there was nothing quite like it.

One of a kind quality
The garden was truly unique and special, there was nothing quite like it.

A prayer for you and me
The garden existed as a symbol of hope and prayer for both the singer and those around them.

If we can keep the candles burnin'
The artist suggests that they need to keep the light of hope alive in order to protect others from pain and harm.

To shelter them from pain,
The artist suggests that they need to protect others from the harm and pain that they may experience during their lives.

Oh let them laugh again,
The singer hopes that they can bring joy and laughter back to those who have experienced pain and harm in their lives.

Shower the world
The singer suggests that they should aim to spread their message of hope and love to the whole world.

With their innocence
The artist suggests that they should aim to restore the innocence that may have been lost by those who have suffered.

Who's tears felt like rain
The artist speaks of those who have suffered greatly and whose tears have fallen like rain.

History remains the same
The artist acknowledges that history often repeats itself and that they need to work hard to prevent future harm.

But one by one
The singer notes that things are slowly disappearing, one by one.

They come up missing
The artist notes that things are slowly disappearing, one by one.

Strangers thought I was sleepin'
The singer suggests that outsiders may have not noticed the harm and pain that was happening right in front of them.

Some life means nothin' to some
The singer suggests that some people may not place value on certain aspects of life, leading to harm and lack of care.

Watch out, now
The singer issues a warning to be careful and vigilant.

We've got them on the run
The artist suggests that they are taking action to prevent further harm and pain and have those who intended harm on the run.