Emerging artist Omar LinX has been perfecting his craft since the age of 15… Read Full Bio ↴Emerging artist Omar LinX has been perfecting his craft since the age of 15, but only recently felt it was time to drop his first mixtape “A Cold Welcome,” and has hit the ground running. In only a short period of time LinX has proven that he is at the forefront of Toronto hip hop. In the past year he has collaborated with local Toronto talent, as well as established heavy hitters, like Royce Da 5’9" and Joell Ortiz. His rugged voice and sharp tongued lyrics, laced with wit, biting humor and clever wordplay, are complemented by smooth, melodic hooks. Candid and passionate descriptions of his life are seamlessly paralleled by imaginative concepts, make him a compelling artist to listen to and give his music a distinctly unique quality. Not one to box himself in, Omar has made it a point to experiment with different genres. His latest collaborations with fellow Toronto artists Zeds Dead, notably “Wake up” and “Out for Blood,” have captivated the attention of many and received a great deal of support from hip hop and dubstep/DnB lovers alike. Their most recent creation, Out for Blood, has excited listeners, getting him heavy rotation and international praise. His fan base continues to grow as his music reaches an increasingly wider audience. His next project, “City of Ommz”, will be released early 2011, and based on what he’s demonstrated so far, it will undoubtedly push the envelope of convention and whisk listeners right into the middle of the elusive world in which he seems to thrive.

Black Rose
Omar Linx Lyrics

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See I've hit highs and felt lows
Held on and I've let go
Still talk through bad cones
But I feel it all when we get close
And I wait for that
Swear to god I paid for that
My one hope
My downfall

My black rose
Are you okay? swimming in that open lake?
You see me there but you can't talk and that's my mistake
You drift away you missed the pain, you want it back (Why?)
You lick the wounds they never heal now here's the catch
That one scene, it sinks deep, it gets fed
It starts black, it gets blue, it bleed red
It knows you, destroys you, consumes you
It likes all that fun shit that you do
And so we wait, getting back to that solar state
You full of heart, you full of hate, you wanna lose, you know the way
Crush pills, road bills, ashing in that empty bottle
It's your brain and my cash, we all die, ain't got a model
Ain't got the night that your looking for, ain't got the life
What's out of mind, ain't out of sight so let's do it right
Fuck is wrong with your mind now
You fly high but I'm tied down
You've been lost in my life style
It's about time that you find out
My black rose, seen the way it grows (seen the way you grow) looking for the light (looking for the light)
My last hope, be happy on your way (help me in your way)
Let me stay with you, but you melt away (don't you go away, don't you go away)
Are you alright? Are you alive?
If you were mine I'd hold you tight, I'd take the time
I see the thrones, they're digging deep
They always did, I'm unamused
I'm tricked again, you pretty thing
The smallest lies, a subtle truth
If I fall apart for you, if I put these dreams in cue
If I sold it all and I'd start again there'd still be no room for two
My baby's on her own, my heart is running wild
What's here today, that's gone tomorrow, I find it hard to smile
And I'm stuck there, thoughts moving in slow-mo
Parked out with a dead flower, in the glove-box of a Volvo
Form a mess, and I hide it well
My mind's made, my cards dealt
My nerves bad, you can't tell
I'm ice cold but I've been through hell
I've been through worse, never mind what you think it's worth
Give it time and I'll let it bloom, my last laugh but I'll miss you first
Fuck is wrong with my mind now
You fly high but I'm tied down
I've been lost in my life style
It's about time that you find out
My black rose, seen the way it grows (seen the way you grow) looking for the light (looking for the light)
My last hope, be happy in your way (help me in your way)

Let me stay with you, but you melt away (don't you got away)
But you melt away (don't you got away, don't you go away) My black rose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Omar Linx's "Black Rose" are emotionally intense and delve into themes of love, loss, and addiction. The first verse speaks to the highs and lows of life and relationships, how we hold on and let go, but still feel everything when we are close to someone. The chorus references the "black rose," which represents a loved one or a drug addiction that is both a hope and a downfall. The second verse explores the pain of addiction and laments the loss of connection with someone we love. The final verse is introspective, with the singer acknowledging their own struggles with addiction and the difficulty of letting go.

One of the most interesting aspects of "Black Rose" is its use of dual symbolism. The black rose represents both a loved one and a drug addiction, blurring the lines between the two. The lyrics are also full of wordplay and clever turns of phrase, such as "if I put these dreams in cue" and "my mind's made, my cards dealt." The song's structure is also noteworthy, with its slow and haunting beat mirroring the brooding, introspective tone of the lyrics.

Another interesting fact about "Black Rose" is its collaboration with producer Zeds Dead. Largely known for their contributions to the dubstep genre, Zeds Dead brought a darker and more atmospheric sound to the song, which perfectly complemented Omar Linx's lyrics. The song was released in 2012 and quickly gained popularity, cementing Omar Linx's status as a rising star in the hip-hop world.

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Line by Line Meaning

See I've hit highs and felt lows
I have experienced moments of success and moments of failure

Held on and I've let go
I have tried to hold on to some things and let go of others

Still talk through bad cones
I still communicate even when the connection isn't great

But I feel it all when we get close
I feel all of my emotions strongly when we are together

And I wait for that
I am waiting for a specific something

Swear to god I paid for that
I paid a high price for something important to me

My one hope
I have only one hope for something

My downfall
My one hope could be my downfall

My black rose
This hope is like a black rose - unique, mysterious, and dangerous

Are you okay? swimming in that open lake?
Are you alright, despite being in a potentially dangerous situation?

You see me there but you can't talk and that's my mistake
You see me but cannot communicate, and it is my fault

You drift away you missed the pain, you want it back (Why?)
You drifted away and missed the pain, but you now want it back for some reason

You lick the wounds they never heal now here's the catch
You keep reopening and licking the same wounds, which never heal

That one scene, it sinks deep, it gets fed
A certain memory or experience is deeply ingrained and continuously dwelled upon

It starts black, it gets blue, it bleed red
This memory or experience starts off dark and only gets worse, causing emotional pain

It knows you, destroys you, consumes you
This memory or experience knows you intimately and causes your destruction and downfall

It likes all that fun shit that you do
This memory or experience enjoys seeing you engage in harmful or self-destructive behavior

And so we wait, getting back to that solar state
We are waiting to return to a happier and more balanced state

You full of heart, you full of hate, you wanna lose, you know the way
You have both love and hate in you, and you want to lose yourself and know the way to do it

Crush pills, road bills, ashing in that empty bottle
You engage in destructive behavior through drug use, accumulating debt, and drinking alone

It's your brain and my cash, we all die, ain't got a model
Your mind and my money are being used for destructive purposes, and there is no perfect way to live or die

Ain't got the night that your looking for, ain't got the life
You are searching for a perfect night or life, but they do not exist

What's out of mind, ain't out of sight so let's do it right
Just because something is out of mind doesn't mean it's out of sight, so let's try to do the right thing

Fuck is wrong with your mind now
What's going on in your mind right now is not good

You fly high but I'm tied down
You are enjoying life while I feel limited and restrained

You've been lost in my life style
You have become lost in my way of living or thinking

It's about time that you find out
It's time for you to realize something important

My black rose, seen the way it grows looking for the light
My unique and potentially dangerous hope is growing and seeking the light

My last hope, be happy on your way
This is my last hope for something, and I want you to be happy even if it does not come to fruition

Let me stay with you, but you melt away
I want to stay with you, but you are slipping away and disappearing

Are you alright? Are you alive?
I am concerned about your well-being and whether you are still living

If you were mine I'd hold you tight, I'd take the time
If you were mine, I would embrace you closely and devote my time to you

I see the thrones, they're digging deep
I see the people in power who are causing great harm

They always did, I'm unamused
These people have always acted in harmful ways, and I am not surprised

I'm tricked again, you pretty thing
I have been fooled again by someone who is attractive but harmful

The smallest lies, a subtle truth
Even the smallest lies can hold a truth and cause significant harm

If I fall apart for you, if I put these dreams in cue
If I allow myself to break down for you and pursue my dreams with determination

If I sold it all and I'd start again there'd still be no room for two
Even if I gave everything up and started anew, there would still be no space for you

My baby's on her own, my heart is running wild
The person I care for is on their own and my heart is feeling out of control

What's here today, that's gone tomorrow, I find it hard to smile
Things that are present one day can disappear the next, and it is difficult for me to be happy

And I'm stuck there, thoughts moving in slow-mo
I am stuck in a negative thought pattern and time seems to be moving slowly

Parked out with a dead flower, in the glove-box of a Volvo
I am parked with a dead flower in the glove-box of a car, perhaps symbolizing my stagnation and decay

Form a mess, and I hide it well
I appear put-together despite internal turmoil and chaos

My mind's made, my cards dealt
I have made up my mind and have accepted the hand I have been dealt

My nerves bad, you can't tell
My nerves are shot, but I am hiding it well

I'm ice cold but I've been through hell
I appear emotionally cold, but I have been through significant struggles and trauma

I've been through worse, never mind what you think it's worth
I have gone through worse than what you may think I have, and it has given me strength and resilience

Give it time and I'll let it bloom, my last laugh but I'll miss you first
I will give my unique hope time to grow, and it may bring me satisfaction even if it means losing you.

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