Roses
Nile Rodgers Adam Lambert Lyrics


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You're like a knife 'cause your looks could kill
Hold my breath every time we kiss
Are you feeling it?
Like I, like I feel it
You left your hat on the window sill
You're coming back, yeah, you always will
Am I crazy babe?
If I say that I crave it

We talk the talk
We're skin to skin
But you just walk away

And all that I got was
Roses
Don't mean a thing without emotions
Baby just do it right
Focus
'Cause I just needed your love
Tonight, tonight, tonight

But all that I got was
Roses
Don't mean a thing without emotions
Baby just do it right
Focus
'Cause I just needed your love
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) oh, oh-ooh
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) oh, oh

Catch a flick maybe we could chill
Next to me but you're still not here
When I touch you baby
My name will you say it

Between the sheets we ain't pillow talking
Is it love or are we just fucking
Tell me babe, you can't keep me waiting

We talk the talk
We're skin to skin
But you just walk away

And all that I got was
Roses
Don't mean a thing without emotions
Baby just do it right
Focus
'Cause I just needed your love
Tonight, tonight, tonight

But all that I got was
Roses
Don't mean a thing without emotions
Baby just do it right
Focus
'Cause I just needed your love
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ha, baby
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) huh, ha-ah-ah, baby




(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ha-ah, ha-ah, ah
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ho-oh, ha-ah

Overall Meaning

In "Roses," Adam Lambert sings about a complex relationship that is simultaneously exciting and frustrating. The imagery he uses, comparing his love interest to a knife and noting how he has to hold his breath when they kiss, adds to the idea that their passion is intense, dangerous, and perhaps a little bit scary. However, even though they talk the talk and are physically close, the other person pulls away and doesn't seem to be fully present or engaged in a way that Lambert needs. The chorus expresses this disappointment, as he sings about how all he has to show for their time together are roses, which don't mean anything without genuine emotions and connection. Ultimately, Lambert begs for his love interest to do right by him and focus on giving him the love he needs, rather than just physical pleasure.


The song tackles themes that are common in contemporary pop music, such as the complexities of modern romance and the desire for genuine connection in a world that often prioritizes surface-level attraction and instant gratification. Lambert's vocals, which are emotive and powerful, convey the sense of longing and desperation that comes with loving someone who isn't fully present or available. Moreover, the chorus is catchy and memorable, which helps to emphasize the song's central message about the importance of genuine connection in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You're like a knife 'cause your looks could kill
Your appearance is dangerously attractive, like a knife that has the capacity to kill


Hold my breath every time we kiss
Our kisses leave me breathless


Are you feeling it?
Do you feel what I feel?


Like I, like I feel it
I hope you feel the same as I do


You left your hat on the window sill
You never really leave because you always come back


You're coming back, yeah, you always will
You always come back to me


Am I crazy babe?
Do you think I'm crazy for wanting you?


If I say that I crave it
If I admit that I desperately want you


We talk the talk
What we say is seductive


We're skin to skin
Our physical intimacy is intense


But you just walk away
You keep leaving me


And all that I got was Roses
All you ever give me are roses


Don't mean a thing without emotions
Roses are meaningless without feelings behind them


Baby just do it right
Do it with sincerity and passion


Focus
Concentrate on giving me the love I need


'Cause I just needed your love
All I wanted was your love


Tonight, tonight, tonight
Right now, tonight


Catch a flick maybe we could chill
Maybe we could watch a movie and relax


Next to me but you're still not here
You're sitting next to me, but emotionally you're not present


When I touch you baby
When I touch you my love, my name - will you say it?


Between the sheets we ain't pillow talking
We don't talk intimately after making love


Is it love or are we just fucking
Is this just sex or do we really love each other?


Tell me babe, you can't keep me waiting
Tell me if this is more than just physical attraction, I can't wait any longer


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ha, baby
Vocalization of emotions


(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) huh, ha-ah-ah, baby
Vocalization of emotions


(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ha-ah, ha-ah, ah
Vocalization of emotions


(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) ho-oh, ha-ah
Vocalization of emotions




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Lambert, Daniel Wilson, Frederik Ball, Kevin Kessee, Palmer Reed

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СЕРИАЛЫ

Обалденная песня! 👍 From Russia with love! ❤

Светлана Ан

Всегда классно 👍🌈Всегда поднимает настроение 😁😀🌞💫

LH 2

Adam is fabulous! 👏👏👏👏😘👏

Dragonkissed

It’s all about the beat with this song, then the slickness, lyrically combined to the heart of the beat... damn... this is sooo good 💕

Hannah Scott

Roses is such a beautiful song! Love it!!!

empoppe

Adam and Nile make such a perfect team. First Shady and now this! 🔥

Bäume sind toll.

I love this voice.

Noureddine Derdour

Adam knows how to play with our hearts , you're a miracle adam 🍀💜💚

BlueVaraMike

Woooah! What a song! Great Nile!!! AWESOME!

Nut 🌰 CODM

How do some people don’t like this song? 😔 It is absolutely fantastic!

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