Rose of Sharyn
Killswitch Engage Lyrics


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Numb, we're broken, here I stand alone
Wondering what were the last words I said to you
Hoping, praying that I'll find a way to turn back time
Can I turn back time?

What would I give to behold
The smile
The face of love
You've never left me
The rising sun
Will always speak your name

Numb, we're broken, here I stand alone
Wondering what were the last words I said to you

It won't be long, we'll meet again

What would I give (what would I give)
To behold
The smile
The face of love
You've never left me
(You've never left me)
The rising sun
Will always speak your name

It won't be long, we'll meet again
Your memory is never passing
It won't be long, we'll meet again
My love for you is everlasting

I mourn for those who never knew you
I mourn (I mourn) for those (for those) who never knew you
Who never knew you

It won't be long, we'll meet again
Your memory is never passing
It won't be long, we'll meet again
My love for you is everlasting





It won't be long, we'll meet again
It won't be long, we'll meet again

Overall Meaning

The song "Rose of Sharyn" by Killswitch Engage is a haunting and emotional track about the pain and grief of losing a loved one. The lyrics describe feelings of numbness and brokenness as the singer stands alone, wondering what their last words were to the person they lost. They express a desperate hope to turn back time and to see the smile and face of love once again. The rising sun will always speak the name of the lost loved one, and their memory is never passing. The singer mourns for those who never knew the person and emphasizes that their love for them is everlasting.


Through the lyrics of "Rose of Sharyn," the band touches on the universal theme of loss and grief. The song is a tribute to the memory of a loved one that has passed away. The lyrics express the range of emotions that come with losing someone you love, from numbness and brokenness to mourning and hope. They also explore the idea that the memory of the person lives on forever and will never be forgotten.


Overall, "Rose of Sharyn" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has experienced the pain of losing a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

Numb, we're broken, here I stand alone
I feel detached and alone without you, and it's tearing me apart.


Wondering what were the last words I said to you
I'm haunted by the thought of the last thing I said to you before you were gone.


Hoping, praying that I'll find a way to turn back time
I wish I could go back and change things, but it's impossible.


Can I turn back time?
I'm desperate to undo what's been done and make things right.


What would I give to behold
I would do anything for one last chance to see you again.


The smile
To see the happiness you brought to my life.


The face of love
To be reminded of the love we shared.


You've never left me
Even in your absence, your memory remains with me.


The rising sun
Each day brings a new dawn, but you'll always be a part of it.


Will always speak your name
Your memory will live on forever, and I'll always remember you.


It won't be long, we'll meet again
Someday, we'll be reunited and I can't wait for that day to come.


Your memory is never passing
You may be gone, but memories of you will never fade.


My love for you is everlasting
The love I have for you will never die and will always be in my heart.


I mourn for those who never knew you
I feel sadness for those who never got to experience the amazing person you were.


Who never knew you
I wish more people had the opportunity to get to know you and experience your kindness.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM DUTKIEWITZ, HOWARD JONES, JOEL STROETZEL, JUSTIN FOLEY, MIKE D'ANTONIO

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@marty1476

Numb and broken, here I stand alone
Wondering what were
The last words I said to you
Hoping, praying
That I'll find a way to turn back time
Can I turn back time?
What would I give to behold
The smile, the face of love?
You've never left me
The rising sun will always speak your name
Numb and broken, here I stand alone
Wondering what were
The last words I said to you
It won't be long
We'll meet again
What would I give (what would I give) to behold
The smile, the face of love?
You've never left me (you've never left me)
The rising sun will always speak your name
It won't be long, we'll meet again
Your memory is never passing
It won't be long, we'll meet again
My love for you is everlasting
I mourn for those who never knew you
I mourn (I mourn) for those (for those)
Who never knew you (who never knew you)
It won't be long, we'll meet again
Your memory is never passing
It won't be long, we'll meet again
My love for you is everlasting
It won't be long, we'll meet again
It won't be long, we'll meet again
It won't be long, we'll meet again
It won't be long, we'll meet again



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@MMAVibe

Thank you for all the continued support!

@MashingAudio

My fav song ever written... Been jamming along to it for well over a decade now! We shook hands and talked for a few mins in Downtown Asheville NC around 09 before the show at the Orange Peel. 🤘🤘🤘

@okbuddyretard

You are amazing!

@terrynieuwoudt8586

Thank you Howard. You'll never know how many people you've helped across the globe with your art.
Myself and my friends owe you a debt that can never truly be repaid.
Nothing but love from South Africa! Godspeed!

@chrisbarrow4234

Thank you. This song is the best.

@user-wp3sm7wc4l

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@alexmilanesi8490

Howard Jones is by far one the greatest screamers/singers ever.

@myerkord

too bad the band now SUCKS without him

@Lihis22

@@myerkord your opinion sucks

@riddlemethisjustbeinghones4400

Corey Taylor is bro the greatest range of voice of all-time

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