'Til a Tear Becomes a Rose
Lorrie Morgan feat. Keith Whitley Lyrics


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Darling I can see the clouds around you,
And in your heart I know a sorrow grows,
But if you weep I'll be right there to hold you
'Til each tear you cry becomes a rose.

Dearest love, I know your heart is shattered,
And all my words can offer no release,
But my love will heal the pain you suffered,
And I'll be here if you should turn to me.

Darling I can see the clouds around you,
And in your heart I know a sorrow grows,
But if you weep I'll be right there to hold you
'Til each tear you cry becomes a rose.

In deepest nights when memories stand together,
Lay with me and put your fears to sleep,
Cause there's no pain; no dream can put us under,
All the love that binds you to me.

Darling I can see the clouds around you,
And in your heart I know a sorrow grows,




But if you weep I'll be right there to hold you
'Til each tear you cry becomes a rose.

Overall Meaning

The song ‘Til a Tear Becomes a Rose’ by Lorrie Morgan featuring Keith Whitley is a beautiful ballad that speaks about love, support, and healing. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is going through a tough time and is filled with sorrow, and the partner who is there to offer comfort and support. The clouds around the person symbolize the sadness that they carry, and the tears they shed will eventually turn into roses with the partner’s love and support. The song’s lyrics talk about the power and strength of love that can heal the deepest pain and help overcome the toughest situations.


The song’s gentle melody and soothing vocals create a relaxing and emotional experience for the listener. The words ‘Til A Tear Becomes A Rose’ is an analogy in itself –the lyrics metaphorically compare the sadness and pain of tears to the petals of a rose. The petals that fall with every tear eventually become a whole rose which is a symbol of beauty despite the painful process.


Overall, the song’s lyrics and melody create a beautiful and mesmerizing experience for the listener that speaks about the power of love, hope, and healing.


Line by Line Meaning

Darling I can see the clouds around you,
My beloved, I can sense the melancholy that surrounds you


And in your heart I know a sorrow grows,
I know that there is sadness that thrives in your heart


But if you weep I'll be right there to hold you
If you ever break down and cry, I'll be there to comfort you


'Til each tear you cry becomes a rose.
I will help you transform your tears and sorrows into something beautiful


Dearest love, I know your heart is shattered,
My dearest love, I understand that your heart is broken into pieces


And all my words can offer no release,
As much as I try, I know that my words cannot ease your pain


But my love will heal the pain you suffered,
However, I believe that my love has the power to heal the pain you're going through


And I'll be here if you should turn to me.
And I will always be here, ready to embrace you, whenever you need me


In deepest nights when memories stand together,
During the darkest nights, when memories overwhelm us


Lay with me and put your fears to sleep,
Come and lay with me, and let your fears subside


Cause there's no pain; no dream can put us under,
Together, we are invincible, and no hardship or nightmare can bring us down


All the love that binds you to me.
The love that exists between us will always keep us together


Darling I can see the clouds around you,
Once again, my beloved, I sense the sorrow that clouds your mind


And in your heart I know a sorrow grows,
As I have said before, I know your heart is filled with sadness


But if you weep I'll be right there to hold you
But, you should realize that you're not alone, and I will always be there to comfort you


'Til each tear you cry becomes a rose.
Together, we will turn your tears and pain into something beautiful




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARY SHARON RICE, WILBUR S. RICE

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@charlesmartin5795

I'll never forget my parents. My dad loves her wife. My dad died and my mom is still crying for my dad. But every tear she crys becomes a rose

@franciennitikoesoema9677

❤ this song

@marythompson5458

EVERY TIME I HEAR KEITH SING THIS SONG I CRY MY EYES OUT HE LEFT US TO SOON

@joanrichard8589

What a beautiful song they sing this song from the heart I love this song and there music is beautiful thank you for sharing ❤❤

@ishmaelichelberg451

And my mind, maybe it's because I saw Keith Whitley live in concert in concert at Morehead State University, I think this beats the pants off of, "he stopped Loving her today." I believe this is the epitome of country music

@debbiesproull6462

Love this song. I know how Lorrie felt when she lost Keith.

@delducharme-gi7rz

My marbling out song...many years ago, I'm still drinking, and I'm not ashamed to cry..

@elinorholdaway2833

Awesome singing love them singing this beautiful song ❤

@feg953

This has always been my favorite Keith Whitley song. Beautiful voice and beautiful lyrics. This is real country music!

@estherjoseph9502

Omg! First time hearing this song, it’s absolutely beautiful, their voices sounds great together, love it, love it. The words r just so beautiful.

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