Take My Hand
Rosé Lyrics

Passed out in her bed with a 40 in her hand
Rose's mother is in a state of disarray and is coping with her problems by drinking a 40 of alcohol.

And a picture of my dad on her nightstand
There is a picture of Rose's father on her mother's nightstand, possibly indicating that he is no longer present in their lives.

A poor boy in his shoes
Rose is acknowledging that she and her family are financially struggling.

Superman was on the loose
This line symbolizes the possibility of hope in a difficult situation.

But I put on my shiny boots, and I took my mamas hand
Rose is determined to be a support system for her mother by putting on her 'shiny boots' and taking her hand to guide her through their current struggles.

Don't you worry mama, I can pay the rent
Rose wants to reassure her mother that she is able to contribute to their household financially and will help with paying rent.

I've got 10 dollars in my pocket, that I made from old pop cans
Although Rose doesn't have a lot of money, she is resourceful and has made money from recycling pop cans.

I know things are tough, but you've said they're over fast
Despite their current struggles, Rose's mother has told her that their hardships will not last forever.

I know we'll make it through, just mama take my hand
Rose is confident they will overcome their difficulties as long as her mother trusts and relies on her for support.

A hundred miles a minute
Life is moving quickly for Rose and her family, and it's hard to keep up.

Life was spinning, I was free
Despite the chaos surrounding her, Rose feels like she has some control and freedom over her life.

But a shadow over me wouldn't let me live it
There is still a feeling of despair and struggle that weighs heavily on Rose's mind.

I guess I'd just ask myself, how can I live this way
Rose is questioning how she can continue to live with the constant struggles that they face.

When not a thing has changed for you
Rose recognizes that her mother is the one who has had the most trouble adjusting and adapting to their current living situation.

I'll get my OSAP in the mail, soon enough, just don't forget
Rose has applied for OSAP, a Canadian student loan program, and is waiting for it to come in the mail, but does not want her mother to forget.

I swear I'll make it through, just mama take my hand
Rose is confident once again that they can overcome their problems if her mother continues to support her.

I'd climb a mountain if I had too
Rose will do whatever it takes to ensure that her mother is okay and they are out of this difficult situation.

Just to see your well on the other side
Rose just wants her mother to be mentally and emotionally well again.

She says I love you and never say goodbye
Rose's mother reassures her that no matter what, their family will always be together and say 'I love you,' even in the darkest moments.

But the truth is mama, I know your tired
Rose acknowledges that her mother is tired and that their current struggles have undoubtedly taken a toll on her.

I've got some money in the closet, that I saved from old pop cans
Rose has more money saved from recycling pop cans, further proving her resourcefulness.

I know you'll make it through, just mama take my hand
Rose still has faith that they will overcome their hardships and once again tells her mother to take her hand and trust her.