A Red Red Rose
Lucy And Carly Simon Lyrics
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That's newly strung in June
My love is like a melody
That's sweetly played in tune
As far art thou, my bonnie lass
So deep in love am I
And I will love thee still, my dear
Til all the seas gang dry
Till all the seas gang dry, my dear
And the rocks melt with the sun
I will love thee still, my dear
While the sands of life shall run
And fare thee well, my only love
And fare thee well a while
And I will come again, my love
Though it were ten thousand miles
Though it were ten thousand miles
The lyrics of "A Red Red Rose" by Lucy And Carly Simon speaks of a love that's as fresh and as beautiful as a newly strung red rose in June. The singer declares their love as a sweet melody, played in perfect tune. The singer then proclaims that as far away as their lover may be, their love is so deep that it will last until the seas run dry, and even after that. The singer is willing to love their beloved until the rocks melt with the sun, or until the end of time.
The song in its entirety is about the depth and intensity of a love that cannot be quantified by time or space. It is a love that transcends everything, even the boundaries of mortality. It is a love that mellows with age, and no distance, whether ten miles or ten thousand, can shake. Therefore, this song is about true love that is never-ending and is entirely selfless.
Line by Line Meaning
My love is like a red, red rose
My love is as beautiful and captivating as a freshly bloomed red rose
That's newly strung in June
My love is just as enchanting and lovely as a rose that has just been freshly grown in June
My love is like a melody
My feelings of love resemble a sweet melody or tune that fills your heart with joy
That's sweetly played in tune
These feelings play so harmoniously and bring so much happiness to my life
As far art thou, my bonnie lass
Even though you may be far away, my stunning lady-love,
So deep in love am I
I am hopelessly in love with you
And I will love thee still, my dear
My love for you will never cease, my dearest
Til all the seas gang dry
I will love you until the water in the world's oceans dries up completely– which is pretty much forever
Till all the seas gang dry
I will love you unconditionally for eternity
Till all the seas gang dry, my dear
My love for you is so intense and unwavering that it will survive until the end of time
And the rocks melt with the sun
My love for you is so strong that it will survive even if the rocks melt and the sun itself burns out
I will love thee still, my dear
Regardless of what obstacles come our way, I will love you through them all
While the sands of life shall run
My love for you will persist as long as the sands of time continue to flow
And fare thee well, my only love
Farewell, my one and only love
And fare thee well a while
Goodbye, for now
And I will come again, my love
I promise that I will return to you, my love
Though it were ten thousand miles
Even if it means travelling ten thousand miles to reunite with you
Lyrics © NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC.
Written by: LUCY SIMON, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Luke
Hi Carly - thanks for generously sharing this little gem with us. Love you and your music :)
Amy Skoronski
Melody and harmony like a golden thread that sews through you. Sublime.
Therese Ember
Lucy’s voice is purely angelic. When Carly’s face first turns towards the camera, a star-powered, lightening bolt of fame ignites.
Rafaella Britto
This made my day! So beautiful and sweet! 💙
Daniel Davis, Sr.
Awesome! What a beautiful duet. Thank you!!!
Thomas Husted
Not only is Carly very beautiful and talented but a deeply spiritual person.
Jarod Carnarvon
Carly sounds terrific by herself and also terrific singing with others!!!
Aurelio Marco Miguel
Linda essa cancao; amei
wayofthinkin
Love you Carly, and Lucy !!
Simone Devlin
I am blown away by how fantastic the Simon sisters sounded live.I had been going to PTown with my family for summer vacations around this time in the early seventies.I knew about the famous playhouse where so many critically acclaimed actors and playwrights got their start. It was an incredible time mixing with New Yorkers and taking in all the mystical and magical shops. Most people enjoyed the candy shops and the saltwater taffy.