Kiss From A Rose
Katherine Jenkins Lyrics


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There used to be a graying tower, alone on the sea
You became the light on the dark side of me
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill

But did you know that when it snows my eyes become large and
The light that you shine can be seen?

Baby I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Oh, the more I get of you the stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom a light hits the gloom on the gray

There is so much someone can tell you, so much she can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
Baby to me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me is that healthy baby?

But did you know that when it snows my eyes become large and
The light that you shine can be seen?

Baby I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Oh, the more I get of you the stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom a light hits the gloom on the gray

I've been kissed by a rose on the gray
I've been kissed by a rose
I've been kissed by a rose on the gray
I've been kissed by a rose on the gray

There is so much someone can tell you, so much she can say
You are my power, my pleasure, my pain
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me is that healthy baby?

But did you know that when it snows my eyes become large and
The light that you shine can be seen?

Baby I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Oh, the more I get of you the stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom a light hits the gloom on the gray

Yes, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Oh, the more I get of you the stranger it feels, yeah




And now that your rose is in bloom a light hits the gloom on the gray
Now that your rose is in bloom a light hits the gloom on the gray

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Kiss From A Rose" by Katherine Jenkins are a fascinating blend of poetry and symbolism. The opening lines describe a graying tower standing alone on the sea; this serves as a metaphor for a person lost and lonely in the world. The next line features the phrase "you became the light on the dark side of me", representing the start of a relationship which illuminates the darkness of the other's life. The next two lines read "Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill". This represents the potent intensity of love and its addictive nature, something that is enjoyable and not necessarily curative.


One of the most intriguing parts of the song is the repeated line "But did you know that when it snows my eyes become large", this seems to serve as a metaphor for the clarity the person feels when they are with their beloved. The snow represents clarity of vision, making their eyes appear larger. The comparison of the loved one to a "kiss from a rose on the gray" adds to the rich imagery of the song. In nature, a rose blooms in full color only after it has been kissed by the sun; this can be seen as a metaphor for the blossoming of the singer's relationship. Overall, Katherine Jenkins's "Kiss From A Rose" is a love song that blends poetic symbolism with romantic themes.


Line by Line Meaning

There used to be a graying tower, alone on the sea
There was a lonely, gray tower standing alone on the sea


You became the light on the dark side of me
You brought light to a dark part of my life


Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill
Love is a powerful feeling that can't be replaced by something as simple as a pill


But did you know that when it snows my eyes become large and
Do you know that when it snows my eyes get bigger


The light that you shine can be seen?
I can see the light that you radiate


Baby I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
I see you as a special and beautiful thing that stands out on a gray background


Oh, the more I get of you the stranger it feels, yeah
The more I get to know you, the more different and unexpected things I discover about you


And now that your rose is in bloom a light hits the gloom on the gray
Now that you have blossomed into something beautiful and bright, you have brightened up the previously dark surroundings


There is so much someone can tell you, so much she can say
There are countless things someone can tell you and express to you


You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
You hold so much power over me, and bring me a mix of happiness and pain


Baby to me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
I see you as something I am becoming increasingly addicted to and can't resist


Won't you tell me is that healthy baby?
I am questioning whether this addiction to you is healthy or not, and asking for your input


I've been kissed by a rose on the gray
I have experienced something beautiful and special that stands out on a bleak background


Yes, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Yes, I see you as something beautiful and special that stands out on a bleak background


Now that your rose is in bloom a light hits the gloom on the gray
Now that you have blossomed into something beautiful and bright, you have brightened up the previously dark surroundings




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel

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