The Rose
Myriam Lyrics


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Some say love it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
some say love it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed

Some say love it is a hunger
an endless aching need
i say love it is a flower
and you it's only seed.

It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
it's the dream afraid of waking
that never takes a chance

It's the one who won't be taken
who cannot seem to give
and the soul afraid of dying
that never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong

Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snow
lies the seed that with the sun's love,
in the spring, becomes the rose





Becomes the rose

Overall Meaning

The song "The Rose" by Bette Midler is a beautiful classic, and Myriam's version is no less profound. The song starts with the line "Some say love it is a river that drowns the tender reed," which suggests that love can be strong and overpowering, and may be difficult to resist. The next line, "Some say love it is a razor that leaves your soul to bleed," is in contrast to the previous one, implying that love can also be painful and bring suffering to one's soul.


The second verse of the song states, "Some say love it is a hunger, an endless aching need. I say love it is a flower and you its only seed," which can be interpreted in many ways. It suggests that love can be a basic need of human survival, like food or water, yet it is also delicate like a flower, and requires careful nurturing. The third verse speaks of how fear can prevent a person from experiencing love fully, and how some may be too afraid of getting hurt or losing love that they never take the risk.


The chorus of the song, "When the night has been too lonely, And the road has been too long, And you think that love is only, For the lucky and the strong," is a message of hope. The singer encourages the listener to believe that love is not just for the strong or the lucky, but that even when things seem bleak, love can still be found. The lyrics build towards the end, where the song states that even when everything seems lost, the seed of love remains, and with time and care, it can grow into a beautiful flower.


Line by Line Meaning

Some say love it is a river
Love is often compared to a river that can be overwhelming, intense and can wash away even the strongest among us


that drowns the tender reed
Love can overpower and be destructive to even the sweetest and delicate parts of us


some say love it is a razor
Love is also compared to a sharp object that can cut deep, creating wounds that leave scars


that leaves your soul to bleed
The wounds love can cause are not physical, but rather emotional, affecting the very core of who we are as people


Some say love it is a hunger
Love can also be described as an insatiable desire, that can never really be fully satisfied


an endless aching need
This desire can become so intense that it leads to a constant, painful yearning


i say love it is a flower
The author views love as something beautiful that blossoms, just like a flower


and you it's only seed.
The author sees themselves as being the beginning, the starting point of love, just like a seed for a flower


It's the heart afraid of breaking
Love can bring with it the fear of heartbreak, which can leave us feeling paralyzed and not wanting to take any risks


that never learns to dance
This fear can inhibit us from fully enjoying life and experiencing the joy that comes with love


it's the dream afraid of waking
Fear can also stop us from moving forward in love, leading to a fear of taking action or making a commitment


that never takes a chance
Without taking a risk, the possibility of achieving our greatest dreams may not be realized


It's the one who won't be taken
Some people have difficulty accepting love, leading them to push others away or not being open to love in their lives at all


who cannot seem to give
This inability to receive love can sometimes lead to an inability to give love as well


and the soul afraid of dying
Fear of death can also stop us from taking risks in our lives, leading to a fear of love and commitment


that never learns to live
Living a life without love, can feel like not truly living at all, leading to a sense of emptiness


When the night has been too lonely
Loneliness can be overwhelming and difficult, making it hard to see a positive future


and the road has been too long
The challenges and difficulties of the journey can make it seem like there is no end or relief in sight


and you think that love is only
When we are faced with difficulties, we may feel like love is only something that others get to experience


for the lucky and the strong
Those who seem to have everything in life may appear lucky, but strength and resilience are often what is really needed to navigate love


Just remember in the winter
Even in our darkest moments, there is a seed of possibility, waiting to blossom when the time is right


far beneath the bitter snow
Just because something is hidden, doesn't mean it isn't there, waiting to be discovered


lies the seed that with the sun's love,
Just like a seed in the earth, love can blossom and grow given the right conditions


in the spring, becomes the rose
With time, care and the right conditions, love can bloom into something truly beautiful and special, just like a rose


Becomes the rose
Ultimately, love has the potential to grow and become something truly magnificent




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ricky Bertotti

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
And you, its only seed
It's the heart, afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream, afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dying
That never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
In the spring becomes the rose



All comments from YouTube:

Mike Martínez

¡Gracias Myriam por tu talento!

Ricky Bertotti

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
And you, its only seed
It's the heart, afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream, afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dying
That never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
In the spring becomes the rose

Chus Vazquez

hasta ahora, el momento más glorioso de la academia en todas sus generaciónes, talento, transparencia y entrega sobre el escenario. No se ha vuelto a ver, ni se volverá a ver jamas.

Kelo Arellano

No la he escuchado con Yuridia pero en su momento Myriam cautivo con su personalidad y era bonita

Aaron Ulises Castillo Martinez

Tu patrona Myriam Montemayor ❤❤❤❤❤

Ariana Gomez

Horrible. Yo no sé como estuvo en ese programa. Voz chillona

Edwin Gomez

Me gusta mas la version de Yuridia 💪❤👌

Frewk SagrAv

Es mejor la versión de Yuridia ✴✴✴

Víctor Loorns

Mmmmm no.

Manuel Soberanis

Gracias por la versión de Yuridia, que es como una disculpa de esta versión tan pobre y mal pronunciada.

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