Rose
Miss Montreal Lyrics
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It's time to go away
Forever? Not anymore
Seeking what you want
Breaking out a cell
Forever? Not anymore
And I am wondering how you feel
Searching everything
Doing as I can
Sacrificing everything
But I still love you anyway
Every day I wonder how you can live your life
How you can believe that you're doing alright
The path that you follow
The words that you hide
I see from a distance the look in your eyes
You're pushing me away now
You want to be alone now
Wont't let me in now
And I am wondering how you feel
Getting it for real
Searching everything
Doing as I can
Sacrificing everything
But I still love you anyway
It's time to go away
To a place where we can stay
Everlasting love
Forever anymore
Just open up that door
Seek and you will find
This is me she said
This is me she said
This is me
This is me
This is me
In "Rose" by Miss Montreal, the singer reflects on the end of a relationship and the mixed feelings that come with it. She acknowledges that it's time to say goodbye and go separate ways, but wonders how her partner truly feels about the situation. She describes her efforts to seek what she wants and break free from the emotional cell that the relationship has become, but also expresses her continued love for her partner despite the sacrifices she's made.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the breakup and is unsure of how to move on. She questions how her partner can appear to be doing just fine when she herself is struggling so much. The lines "The path that you follow, The words that you hide, I see from a distance the look in your eyes" suggest that she may have some insight into her partner's true feelings but is still unable to fully comprehend the situation.
The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note, with the singer accepting the end of the relationship but still holding out hope for love in the future. The final lines "Just open up that door, Seek and you will find, This is me she said" suggest that although the singer is moving on, she is still confident in herself and her ability to find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to say goodbye
Acknowledging that it's time to part ways
It's time to go away
Realizing that it's time to physically distance oneself from the other person
Forever? Not anymore
Questioning whether the separation will be permanent, but acknowledging that it may not be
Seeking what you want
Going after what one desires
Breaking out a cell
Escaping from something that was holding one back
Forever? Not anymore
Again, questioning whether the actions taken will have a permanent effect or not
And I am wondering how you feel
Curious about the other person's emotions
Getting it for real
Willing to face the reality of the situation
Searching everything
Looking for answers and clarity
Doing as I can
Trying one's best in the given circumstances
Sacrificing everything
Giving up everything for the sake of the other person
But I still love you anyway
Despite everything, still having feelings for the other person
Every day I wonder how you can live your life
Feeling perplexed about the other person's way of life
How you can believe that you're doing alright
Questioning the other person's self-awareness
The path that you follow
The decisions made by the other person
The words that you hide
The emotions and thoughts that the other person conceals
I see from a distance the look in your eyes
Observing the other person's expressions from afar
You're pushing me away now
Feeling distanced by the other person's actions
You want to be alone now
Desiring solitude and separation from the people around them
Won't let me in now
Refusing to let the other person have a role in one's life
To a place where we can stay
Looking for a new location to settle in
Everlasting love
Hoping for a love that will last forever
Forever anymore
Acknowledging that something can last forever
Just open up that door
Encouraging the other person to open up and allow for a deeper connection
Seek and you will find
Believing that one will find what is being searched for with effort and perseverance
This is me she said
Expressing one's true self without pretense
This is me she said
Reinforcing the message of authenticity
This is me
Resolute in accepting one's true self
This is me
Concluding the song with an affirmation of self-discovery
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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1 van de mooiste nummers van Sanne! nog steeds de meest onderschatte zangeres van NL!