The Rose
Rian Ungerer Lyrics
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Some say love, it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed
It′s the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking, that never takes the chance
It′s the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give
And the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose
These lyrics are a beautiful reflection on the multifaceted nature of love. The singer explores various metaphors that people use to describe love. Some believe that it is a river that can overwhelm the most fragile reed; others see it as a sharp razor that can cut deeply into one's soul. However, the singer believes that love is like a delicate flower, and it is the person who receives this gift who has the potential to nurture it and make it blossom. This idea is captured in the line "I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed."
The song emphasizes that the fear of being hurt can hinder our ability to love and enjoy life. It is often the fear of heartbreak that causes us to be cautious and guarded, making it hard to fully engage in life's experiences. There is also the fear of failure or being vulnerable that can limit our potential to pursue our dreams. The song suggests that it is these fears that we must overcome to truly live and love.
The final lines of the song remind us that regardless of the challenges that we may face, the potential to bloom like a beautiful rose in the spring remains alive inside us. The song offers a message of hope, encouraging us to keep going and never give up on love and life.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed
Love is often considered a force that flows like a river, and is intense enough to overpower even the most delicate of individuals.
Some say love, it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed
Others believe that love is like a sharp razor that can hurt you deeply and leave emotional scars.
Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need
For some people, love is an insatiable desire that leaves them longing for more, and unable to feel content without it.
I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed
However, I see love as something beautiful that grows from within, and that each individual contains the potential to nurture and cultivate.
It′s the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance
Fear of getting hurt prevents one from truly experiencing the joys of life and taking risks.
It's the dream afraid of waking, that never takes the chance
Some dreams hold us back because we fear the realities that we may face should we try to make those dreams a reality.
It′s the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give
Individuals who are afraid of vulnerability end up unable to connect fully with others and give in a relationship.
And the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live
When we fear death, we end up living our lives in fear and unable to fully enjoy and appreciate the present.
When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long
During hard times, when we feel isolated and overwhelmed, it can seem impossible to find love.
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong
In those moments, we might believe that love is only available to those who have had an easy life, or have the strength to overcome any obstacle.
Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows
However, just like a seed buried in the frozen earth, love can still exist within us even when we feel the most alone.
Lies the seed, that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose
When we nurture love, it can grow and bloom like a flower, bringing beauty and joy into our lives.
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.