Little White Roses
Paul Lyrics

You put the seeds in the ground
To start something new, you have to lay the foundation

And you spread the dirt around
Sometimes to build something new, you have to move things around to make space

Sprinkle water till it's coming up rosey
In order to achieve success, one has to put in effort and care

Then you give a happy shout
Success brings happiness and is worth celebrating

When you see a little sprout
Success starts with small achievements

And you smell it with your little round nosey
Success can also be appreciated and enjoyed through the senses

That's how you grow a little red ro-ro-rose
Success can be compared to the growth of a rose, it takes time and effort to achieve

You could spread the seeds of peace
The idea of growth and spreading can also apply to peace, which starts with small gestures

To the north, to the east
Peace should be spread to all parts of the world

To the south, to the west
All directions should be covered to ensure comprehensive spread of peace

To all the polesies
Peace should be spread even to the most remote regions

You could take apart the bombs
Peace starts with the dismantling of weapons and tools of destruction

You could plant them on the farms
The tools of destruction could be repurposed to assist in the growth of life

Make a garden out of what-do-you-supposey?
Even things that seem useless have the potential for growth and productivity

And tend it like a little red ro-ro-rose
Just like how a rose requires care to grow, peace and love require tending

If we'd all spread lovin'
The cultivation of love is a communal effort

Not pushin', not shovin'
This effort should not involve aggression or force

Treat each other like that love was holy
Love is sacred and should inform our interactions with others

No guns and bombs and wars
A world free of violence is the goal

Would be pointed at our doors
Without violence, we could live safely and without fear

And we'd live in the garden all cozy
Without violence, we could cultivate a peaceful and comfortable environment

And tend it like a little red ro-ro-rose
This environment also needs to be nurtured and cared for

You put the seeds in the ground
The cycle of growth and peace begins again

And you spread the dirt around
Repeating initial steps is necessary to continue growth

Sprinkle water till it's coming up rosies
Effort and care must be continually applied for growth and success

Then you give a happy shout
Success is always worth celebrating

When you see a little sprout
Success always starts small

And you smell it with your little round nosey
Success is meant to be savored and enjoyed

That's how you grow a little red rose
The cycle of growth and success is never-ending

That's how you grow a little red ro-ro-rose
Success and growth should always be celebrated, no matter how small