Rose
Liv Lyrics


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It took her so long to realise
The hurt is from behind her eyes
Don't think she ever could call her body a home
Her mind rejects her skin and bones
I want to be alone, but I feel lonely
I want to listen to sad songs, but they won't help me
I don't know why I feel so dry
I don't enjoy being alive, but I don't want to die
(Yeah)
(Ooh)
Her heart is black and blue, but her nails are rose gold
And she wants to dye her hair
Her chest feels shallow, like it's lost its flair
But her heart's a rainbow
It's never been the same since I broke down the wall
Left me with two options, but I didn't want to talk
You made me want to die, I was in hysteria
I'm done, dysphoria
Yeah! (Yeah!)
Yeah! (Yeah)
I want to be alone, but I feel lonely
I want to listen to sad songs, they won't help me
I don't know why I feel so dry
I don't enjoy being alive, but I don't want to die
I want to be alone, but I feel lonely
I want to listen to sad songs, they won't help me




I don't know why I feel so dry
I don't know why I feel so dry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Liv's song "Rose" delve deep into the emotional struggles and conflicting emotions experienced by the singer. The opening lines suggest that the character has taken quite some time to acknowledge the pain that resides within her. This pain is not physical, but rather originates from within her own mind and manifests itself through her eyes. The lyrics then express a sense of detachment from one's own body, as the singer finds it difficult to see her body as a home. She feels a disconnection between her mind and her physical being, leading her to reject her own "skin and bones."


The chorus reflects the singer's conflicting desires and feelings. She expresses a desire to be alone, but at the same time feels an overwhelming sense of loneliness. She seeks solace in sad songs, yet she recognizes that they won't offer the necessary help or comfort. The repetition of the line "I don't know why I feel so dry" further emphasizes her inability to understand or explain her emotional state. While she admits to not enjoying being alive, she also expresses a reluctance or resistance towards the idea of dying.


The second verse introduces contrasting visuals that reflect the complexities within the singer's heart and mind. Her heart is described as being "black and blue," representing the pain and bruising it has endured. Yet, her nails are depicted as "rose gold," implying a touch of elegance and beauty in the midst of her struggles. The desire to dye her hair may symbolize a need for change or a desire to transform her external appearance, suggesting her longing for a shift in her inner world as well. However, despite this inner battle, the singer's heart is described as a rainbow, indicating that there is still resilience and a spectrum of emotions within her.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rose" capture the internal conflicts, loneliness, and struggle for understanding that the singer experiences. It speaks to the complexities of mental and emotional challenges and the quest for self-acceptance and healing.


Line by Line Meaning

It took her so long to realise
She took a significant amount of time to understand


The hurt is from behind her eyes
The pain she feels originates from within her


Don't think she ever could call her body a home
She doesn't feel comfortable or at peace in her own body


Her mind rejects her skin and bones
Her thoughts and emotions don't align with her physical existence


I want to be alone, but I feel lonely
She desires solitude, yet still experiences a sense of isolation


I want to listen to sad songs, but they won't help me
The act of listening to melancholic music doesn't bring her relief


I don't know why I feel so dry
She is uncertain of the reason behind her emotional emptiness


I don't enjoy being alive, but I don't want to die
She doesn't find pleasure in existence, yet she doesn't desire death either


Her heart is black and blue, but her nails are rose gold
She experiences emotional pain, yet presents herself with an outwardly beautiful facade


And she wants to dye her hair
She desires to change her appearance as a form of self-expression


Her chest feels shallow, like it's lost its flair
She perceives her emotions and desires as lacking depth and excitement


But her heart's a rainbow
Despite her struggles, she still holds onto a diverse range of emotions


It's never been the same since I broke down the wall
Her life has been different ever since someone or something broke her emotional barriers


Left me with two options, but I didn't want to talk
She was faced with a choice to communicate, but chose not to engage in conversation


You made me want to die, I was in hysteria
A certain person or situation caused her to feel intense distress and contemplate suicide


I'm done, dysphoria
She has reached a point where she no longer wants to experience the discomfort of dysphoria


I want to be alone, but I feel lonely
She still desires solitude, yet continues to experience a sense of isolation


I want to listen to sad songs, they won't help me
Despite her wish to find solace in sad music, it doesn't provide the relief she seeks


I don't know why I feel so dry
She remains uncertain of the underlying cause of her emotional emptiness


I don't know why I feel so dry
She is still unable to comprehend the reason behind her emotional drought




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Liv Wadsworth

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@vangogh4045

[Verse 1]
Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is "La vie en rose"
When you kiss me, heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see "La vie en rose"

[Verse 2]
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak, angels sing from above
Everyday words seem to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
"La vie en rose"



@camilarubilar9997

Quand il me prend dans ses bras
Il me parle tout bas
Je vois la vie en rose
Il me dit des mots d'amour
Des mots de tous les jours
Et ça me fait quelque chose
Il est entré dans mon cœur
Une part de bonheur
Dont je connais la cause



@mariafranco1808

letra:

Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose
When you kiss me, Heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak
Angels sing from above
Every day words
Seem to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose

I thought that love was just a word
They sang about in songs I heard
It took your kisses to reveal
That I was wrong, and love is real

Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast
This is la vie en rose
When you kiss me, Heaven sighs
And though I close my eyes
I see la vie en rose
When you press me to your heart
I'm in a world apart
A world where roses bloom
And when you speak
Angels sing from above
Every day words
Seem to turn into love songs
Give your heart and soul to me
And life will always be
La vie en rose



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"Kids, I must've heard your Mom's rendition of La Vie En Rose a million times over the years, every night when she tucked you in, for instance. But that performance, that first night I ever heard her sing, that one will always be my favorite

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