The Rose
Natalia 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 the chance.
It's the one who won't be taken,
Who cannot seem to give,
And the soul afraid of dyin'
that never learns to live.

When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been to long,
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong,
just remember in the winter
far beneath the winter snows




lies the seed that with the sun's love
in the spring becomes the rose.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Natalia's song "The Rose" speak about love and its different interpretations. The opening lines of the song contrast the different perceptions of love; some say it is a river that drowns the tender reed, others believe it is a razor that leaves the soul to bleed, and some say it is an endless aching need. However, the singer suggests that love is like a flower, and humans are the only seed that can nurture it.


The song also touches on the fears and apprehensions that can hold people back from love- the heart that is afraid of breaking, the dream that is afraid of waking up, the reluctance to surrender to love, and the fear of dying before one truly lives. These are sentiments that are relatable to many people, and the song encourages listeners to be brave and take chances in love.


The lyrics also offer a message of hope and resilience. The song suggests that even when love seems far away or unattainable, it is always present, waiting to blossom with the warmth of the sun in the spring. The idea of the rose blooming beneath the winter snow is metaphorical, representing the idea of love that is not visible but always present.


Line by Line Meaning

Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed.
Love is often described as a powerful force that can destroy those who are weak and fragile.


Some say love, it is a razor that leaves your soul to bleed.
Love can also be a sharp and painful experience, causing emotional wounds that take time to heal.


Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need.
Love is often seen as an insatiable appetite that can never be fully satisfied.


I say love, it is a flower, and you it's only seed.
Natalia believes that love is a beautiful thing that can grow and blossom from something small and delicate.


It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance.
People who are afraid to take risks in love may never experience the joy and beauty of it.


It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance.
Those who are afraid of the reality of love may never have the opportunity to experience it fully.


It's the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give,
People who refuse to open up to others and give of themselves may never receive love in return.


And the soul afraid of dyin' that never learns to live.
Those who are afraid to take chances in love may never truly experience life to the fullest.


When the night has been too lonely and the road has been to long,
During times of hardship, it may be easy to feel like love is only for those who have been lucky or strong enough to find it.


and you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
It's common to think that love is only for certain people, but Natalia wants you to know that anyone can find it.


just remember in the winter far beneath the winter snows
Even when it seems like love is impossible to find or grow, there is always the potential for it to emerge from seemingly barren soil.


lies the seed that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose.
Just like a rose blooms with the right conditions, love can flourish and blossom into something beautiful when given the right attention and care.




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