Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself guitar while serving in the United States Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In 1956, he released his first No. 1 country song, "Singing the Blues" and one year later, released two more No. 1 hits, "A White Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In 1959, Robbins released his signature song, "El Paso", for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. Later releases that drew critical acclaim include "Don't Worry", "Big Iron" and "Honkytonk Man", the last for which the 1982 Clint Eastwood film is named, and in which Robbins made his final appearance before death.
Over the course of his career, Robbins recorded more than 500 songs and 60 albums, and won two Grammy Awards, was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was named the 1960s Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music. Robbins was a commercial success in both the country and pop genres, and his songs were covered by many other famous artists, including Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead and Elvis Presley. His music continues to have an influence in pop culture today, having recently appeared in several contemporary pop culture features, including the video game Fallout: New Vegas, and the series finale of AMC's Breaking Bad.
Robbins was born in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona. His mother was mostly of Paiute Indian heritage. Robbins grew up in a difficult family situation. His father took odd jobs to support the family of 10 children; however, his hard drinking led to divorce in 1937. Among his warmer memories of his childhood, Robbins recalled having listened to stories of the American West told by his maternal grandfather, Texas Bob Heckle, who was a local medicine man. At 17, Robbins left his troubled home to serve in the United States Navy as an LCT coxswain during World War II. He was stationed in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. To pass the time during the war, he learned to play the guitar, started writing songs, and came to love Hawaiian music.
Robbins' discography consists of 52 studio albums, 13 compilation albums, and 100 singles. In his career, Robbins charted 17 Number One singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, as well as 82 Top 40 singles.
Robbins' highest charting album is 1959's Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs. It charted to #6 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album's first single, "El Paso", became a hit on both the country and pop charts, charting to Number One on the Hot Country Songs as well as the Billboard Hot 100. While that would be his only pop Number One, in 1957, "A White Sport Coat" charted to #2, and in 1961, "Don't Worry" charted to #3.
His final Top 10 single was "Honkytonk Man" from the 1982 eponymous film in which Robbins had a role. He died shortly before its release. Since his death, four posthumous studio albums have been released, but they made no impact on the charts.
Robbins married Marizona "Mari" Baldwin on September 27, 1948. They had two children, Ronny and Janet, and were married 34 years until his death.
Bouquet of Roses
Marty Robbins Lyrics
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One for every time you broke my heart
And as the door of love between us closes
Tears will fall like petals when we part
I know that I should hate you
After all you've put me through
But how can I be bitter
I'm sending you a big bouquet of roses
One for every time you broke my heart
You made our lover's lane a road of sorrow
Till at last we have to say goodbye
You're leaving me to face each new tomorrow
With a broken heart you taught to cry
I know that I should hate you
After all you've put me through
But how can I be bitter
When I'm still in love with you?
I'm sending you a big bouquet of roses
One for every time you broke my heart
The lyrics of Marty Robbins's song Bouquet of Roses are a timeless and heart-wrenching tribute to lost love. The song is sung from the viewpoint of someone who is still in love with their partner, despite having their heart broken multiple times. The singer sends a big bouquet of roses to their partner, one for every time they broke their heart. The roses symbolize the love that the singer still feels, even as the door of love between them is closing.
As the relationship ends, tears will fall like petals when they part. The singer acknowledges that they should hate their partner for all they've put them through. Still, they can't help but love them, even as they leave lover's lane, which has become a road of sorrow. The singer recognizes that their heart is broken and that their partner taught them to cry. Nevertheless, they continue to be in love with them.
The lyrics of Bouquet of Roses are poignant and heartbreaking, a testament to the enduring power of love, even in the face of pain and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sending you a big bouquet of roses
I'm expressing my undying love for you despite the heartbreak you caused me by sending you a bouquet of roses.
One for every time you broke my heart
I'm sending you a rose for every time you hurt me and caused me to feel heartbreak and pain.
And as the door of love between us closes
Our relationship is ending and as we go our separate ways, the love we shared will fade away.
Tears will fall like petals when we part
As we say goodbye, it will be emotional and tears will flow, much like the petals of a flower falling to the ground.
I know that I should hate you
I'm aware that you caused me a lot of pain and hurt, and logically speaking, I should hate you for it.
After all you've put me through
You caused me a great deal of pain and suffering through your actions and decisions.
But how can I be bitter
Despite everything, I can't bring myself to feel bitter or angry towards you.
When I'm still in love with you?
Because deep down, I still love you despite what you've done to me.
You made our lover's lane a road of sorrow
Our relationship was once full of love and happiness, but because of your actions, it became a path of sadness and pain.
Till at last we have to say goodbye
Our relationship has come to an end and we must part ways.
You're leaving me to face each new tomorrow
Now that you're gone, I have to face each new day without you by my side.
With a broken heart you taught to cry
You caused me so much pain and heartbreak that now I'm left with a broken heart and tears in my eyes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Hilliard, Steve Nelson
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on Johnny Fedavo
This is a fantastic, emotional song, thanks to whoever added the meaning behind the lyrics to this song. Makes it easy for some to understand a bit better!