No Comment is a 16 member co-ed a cappella group from the University of Ill… Read Full Bio ↴No Comment is a 16 member co-ed a cappella group from the University of Illinois. Founded in 2004, No Comment has sung music from a variety of genres including pop, jazz, rock, electronic, and more. The members have a collective passion for a cappella music, which allows them to work and grow together, culminating in their memorable performances. In 2013, NoCo had the honor to attend Varsity Vocal's ICCA Finals in New York City. No Comment has grown exponentially as one of the highly ranked a cappella groups at the University of Illinois and will continue to entertain audiences across the country for many years to come.

Morgan Ammirati - Music Director Sophomore, Soprano Nickname: Mo, Nemo, Boo Major: Music Education Hometown: Woodstock, IL

Max Antman - Junior, Bass Nickname: Maxwell, Maxitaxi Major: Political Science Hometown: Evanston, IL

Jessica Clark - Nickname: Jess, JClark, JCPenney Major: Human Development and Family Studies; Minoring in Music Hometown: Hinsdale, IL

James Fletcher - Public Relations/Webmaster Sophomore, Tenor Nickname: JFletch, Jamie Lynn Major: Advertising Hometown: Algonquin, IL

Allen Kleiner - Freshman, VP Major: Computer Science Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Lizzie Jassin - Freshman, Mezzo Nickname: Lexie, Bethany Major: Division of General Studies Hometown: Wheeling, IL

Hannah Loftus - Freshman, Soprano Nickname: Hannah Banana Major: Music Education Hometown: Chicago, IL

Dirk Maloney - Business Manager Junior, Bass Nickname: Dirty, Dirka, Uncle Dirk Major: Suppy Chain Management & IS/IT Hometown: Homewood, IL

Shana Pembroke - Freshman, Alto Nickname: Pem Major: Division of General Studies Hometown: Oak Lawn, IL

Kyle Perfect - Treasurer Sophomore, Tenor/Bass Nickname: Ky Guy, Mr. Perfect Major: Nuclear Engineering Hometown: Brookfield, IL

Kristin Morrill - Social Chair Senior, Soprano, VP Nickname: Kridd, Kriddin Major: Molecular & Cellular Biology Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL

Chris Rice - 2010-2013, Bass, VP Nickname: Siri Major: Supply Chain Management; International Business Hometown: Palos Heights, IL

Chris Rice - 2010-2013, Bass, VP Nickname: Siri Major: Supply Chain Management; International Business Hometown: Palos Heights, IL

Micah Tryba - Junior, Alto Nickname: Mike Major: Animal Science; Pre-Vet Hometown: Wheaton, IL

Scott Stover - Junior, Tenor Nickname: Scooter, Skoot Major: Markets/Management; Computer Science Hometown: St. Charles, IL

Maddy Wilkinson - Junior, Mezzo Nickname: Maddy, Mill, Millie, Milfred, Milkman, and more... Major: Marketing Hometown: Rochelle, IL

Kiss From a Rose
No Comment A Cappella Lyrics

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There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea.
You became the light on the dark side of me.
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.
But did you know
That when it snows
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can be seen.
Baby

I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.
kiss from a rose on the grey.
Ooh
The more i get of you
Ooh...
Stranger it feels, yeah. (l)
And now that your rose is is in bloom. (l)
A light hits the gloom on the grey. (l)
There is so much a man can tell you
there... woa...
So much he can say.
There's so much inside.
You remain
You...
My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby (l)
To me you're like a growing addiction that i can't deny... yeah. (l)
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?
But did you know
That when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.
Baby
I've...
I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.
Been... kissed from a rose on the grey.
Ooh, the more i get of you
ooh... the...
Stranger it feels, yeah
Stranger it feels, yeah.
Now that your rose is in bloom. (l)
A light hits the gloom on the grey, (l)
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
i've been... i've...
I've been kissed by a rose (l)
been kissed by a rose on the grey.
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
and if i should fall, at all
I've been kissed by a rose (l)
been kissed by a rose on the grey.
There is so much a man can tell you
there... woa...
So much he can say.
There's so much inside.
You remain
You...
My power, my pleasure, my pain. (l)
To me you're like a growing addiction that i can't deny, yeah (l)
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby.
But did you know
That when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.
Baby
I've...
I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.
Been... kissed from a rose on the grey.
Ooh, the more i get of you
ooh... the.
Stranger it feels, yeah
Stranger it feels.
Now that your rose is in bloom, (l)
A light hits the gloom on the grey. (l)
Yes i compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
I've... been kissed from a rose on the grey.
Ooh, the more i get of you
ooh... the.
Stranger it feels, yeah
Stranger it feels, yeah.
And now that your rose is in bloom (l)
Aah-ee-aah...
A light hits the gloom on the grey (l)
Aah-ee-aah...

Now that your rose is in bloom, (l)
A light hits the gloom on the grey. (l)

Overall Meaning

The song "Kiss From a Rose" by No Comment A Cappella is a beautiful love song that compares the feeling of falling in love to the experience of receiving a kiss from a rose. The opening lyrics paint a picture of a solitary tower standing by the sea, emphasizing the feeling of isolation and loneliness. The next lines, "You became the light on the dark side of me," suggest that the singer has found someone to bring light to their life and dispel the darkness. The lyrics go on to describe the potency of love, referring to it as a drug that provides a high.

The chorus centers around the idea of a kiss from a rose on the grey, which could refer to the idea of finding beauty and love in unexpected places. The repetition of the phrase "the more I get of you" suggests a growing obsession with the person the singer is addressing, while the line "stranger it feels" reflects the uncertainty and confusion that often accompanies falling in love. The sound of a rose coming into bloom signifies hope, growth and new beginnings, which is echoed in the lines "now that your rose is in bloom/A light hits the gloom on the grey."

Overall, “Kiss from a Rose” is a poetic and emotional tribute to the power of love and its ability to transform lives.

Line by Line Meaning

There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea.
The scene was desolate and lifeless until her light illuminated everything.

You became the light on the dark side of me.
You are my guiding light leading me out of darkness.

Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.
Our love is a euphoric sensation that cannot be contained in a prescription bottle.

But did you know That when it snows My eyes become large and The light that you shine can be seen.
Even in the darkest moments of winter, your light shines so brightly it reflects off my eyes.

Baby I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey. kiss from a rose on the grey.
You are as beautiful and enchanting as a rose on a bleak and colorless landscape.

Ooh The more i get of you Ooh... Stranger it feels, yeah. (l)
The deeper our love becomes, the more unfamiliar and exciting it feels.

And now that your rose is is in bloom. (l) A light hits the gloom on the grey. (l)
Your growth and flowering transforms the world around you, bringing light to even the darkest corners.

There is so much a man can tell you there... woa... So much he can say. There's so much inside. You remain You...
There is an endless number of ways to express my love for you, but ultimately my feelings for you remain the same.

My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby (l) To me you're like a growing addiction that i can't deny... yeah. (l)
You are the source of my strength, joy, and sorrow, and I cannot resist the way you continue to captivate me.

Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?
I find myself so consumed by my love for you that I wonder if it is healthy or even sustainable.

I've... I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey. Been... kissed from a rose on the grey.
Your love feels so otherworldly that I can only liken it to a mystical encounter like being kissed by a rose on a desolate landscape.

Now that your rose is in bloom. (l) A light hits the gloom on the grey. (l)
Your blooming brings new vibrancy and hope to the previously dull and dreary world around you.

and if i should fall, at all I've been kissed by a rose (l) been kissed by a rose on the grey.
Even if I were to fail or falter, I will always carry the memory of our love, like being kissed by a rose in a colorless world.

Yes i compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey I've... been kissed from a rose on the grey.
Your beauty and wonder continues to remind me of that mystical experience, like being kissed by a rose on a bleak landscape.

Aah-ee-aah... A light hits the gloom on the grey (l) Aah-ee-aah... Now that your rose is in bloom, (l) A light hits the gloom on the grey. (l)
Your burgeoning growth and beauty continue to bring light and vitality to even the bleakest setting.

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