Roses
Pacific Air Lyrics

I don't know who let you in
The singer is unsure of how the subject became a presence in their life.

You're too bold to give a shit
The subject's confidence and nonchalant behavior is overwhelming to the singer.

The sound of the ocean makes you smile
The subject finds joy in the calming noise of the ocean.

While the smell of seaweeds on your mind
The scent of the ocean's seaweed lingers in the subject's thoughts.

You run your hand against my cheek
The subject touches the artist affectionately.

you want my fingers on your lips
The subject desires the singer's touch on their own body.

So let me take you to the sand
The singer suggests going to the beach with the subject.

Before the California sun is gone
The artist wants to take advantage of the remaining daylight in California.

The scripted memories I found
The artist has preconceived notions or memories of the subject.

From my brain to call on them
The artist recalls those memories or notions.

The bit of roses isn't shy
The roses the singer references may symbolize something bold or confident.

But they aren't used to being dry
The artist may feel like they need to indulge the subject with attention, like watering a plant.

I watch the way you bite your lips
The singer is observant of the subject's behavior.

Your lipstick cracks with every kiss
The subject's makeup is visible evidence of affection shared with the singer.

The morning sun is on the hills
The singer sets the scene for a particular time of day.

As I turn my key to let you in
The artist is welcoming the subject into their home.

I know you can't understand the way I am
The artist acknowledges that the subject may not fully comprehend their true feelings or motivations.

But you assume to know what I do
The subject makes assumptions about the singer's thoughts and feelings.

And I don't want that kind of man
The singer doesn't desire someone who makes assumptions or tries to change them.

I don't want you in my life
The artist decides that the subject is not what they're looking for in a companion.

I only loved you for one night
The artist is only interested in a short-term connection with the subject.

A flower blooms before it dies
This line may symbolize the fleeting nature of some relationships, or that one enjoys things while they last.

But you don't know that I don't wanna to be with you
The singer reminds the subject that their feelings aren't reciprocated.

I don't want to know if you fall down and you love roses
The artist wishes to be left outside the subject's personal desires or interests.

I don't want to know when you fall down and you love roses
The singer doesn't want any part in the subject's personal affairs or feelings.