Rose Garden
Mary Sarah Lyrics
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I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain some time
When you take you gotta give so live and let live
Or let go oh-whoa-whoa-whoa
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
So you better think it over
Well if sweet-talkin' you could make it come true
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
But what would it matter
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain some time
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
But if that's what it takes to hold you
I'd just as soon let you go
But there's one thing I want you to know
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
And you know what I'm talkin' about
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Come along and share the good times while we can
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
Along with the sunshine
There's gotta be a little rain some time,
I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden
The lyrics to Mary Sarah's song "Rose Garden" present a realistic depiction of love and relationships. The song starts by addressing someone and apologizing for not promising a "rose garden." The phrase "rose garden" is used metaphorically to represent a relationship that is always perfect and filled with happiness. However, the singer acknowledges that life cannot always be sunshine and roses. Like a rose, there must be rain and some difficulties to grow and bloom.
The chorus repeats the message of not making promises of a perfect life to lived one. The second verse presents the idea of sweet talking and promising the world but questioning if it even matters. The singer stresses that love shouldn't be melancholy, and we should enjoy the good times while we can. The last stanza encourages one to be cautious and look before we leap when it comes to relationships. It highlights that sometimes we have to face our battles and struggles alone and depicts love as something that requires effort.
Mary Sarah's "Rose Garden" is a powerful message to present a practical view of love, understanding that the road to love is never smooth and perfect. The song encourages us to put in the effort and appreciate the little moments of happiness, knowing that there is always a storm or rain after the sunshine.
Line by Line Meaning
I beg your pardon
I apologize for any confusion or misunderstandings
I never promised you a rose garden
I never guaranteed an easy, perfect life
Along with the sunshine
Along with joy and happiness
There's gotta be a little rain some time
There will always be some hardships and challenges
When you take you gotta give so live and let live
You need to be willing to both give and take
Or let go oh-whoa-whoa-whoa
If you can't find a balance, it may be best to walk away
I could promise you things like big diamond rings
I could offer material possessions as a substitute for happiness
But you don't find roses growin' on stalks of clover
Real happiness cannot be bought or artificially created
So you better think it over
You should consider the true source of happiness before making a decision
Well if sweet-talkin' you could make it come true
If words alone could create happiness
I would give you the world right now on a silver platter
I would give you everything you desire
But what would it matter
But material possessions cannot guarantee happiness
So smile for a while and let's be jolly
Enjoy the good moments and don't take life too seriously
Love shouldn't be so melancholy
Love should be joyful and fulfilling
Come along and share the good times while we can
Let's enjoy the good moments together while we have them
I could sing you a tune and promise you the moon
I could offer empty promises and false hopes
But if that's what it takes to hold you
But if that's the only way to keep you in my life
I'd just as soon let you go
I'd rather let you go than live a lie
But there's one thing I want you to know
But there's one truth I want to share with you
You better look before you leap, still waters run deep
You should be cautious before making any big decisions
And there won't always be someone there to pull you out
You can't always rely on others to save you
And you know what I'm talkin' about
You understand the consequences of your actions
I beg your pardon
I apologize for any confusion or misunderstandings
I never promised you a rose garden
I never guaranteed an easy, perfect life
Along with the sunshine
Along with joy and happiness
There's gotta be a little rain some time
There will always be some hardships and challenges
I beg your pardon
I apologize for any confusion or misunderstandings
I never promised you a rose garden
I never guaranteed an easy, perfect life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE SOUTH
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