Starting as a happy accident of singer-songwriter Rosanne Machado releasing… Read Full Bio ↴Starting as a happy accident of singer-songwriter Rosanne Machado releasing her homemade songs on the Internet, “Rosie and Me” has grown over the years into a successful five-piece act from Curitiba, Southern Brazil.

In 2010, comprised of Rosanne Machado (vocals/acoustic guitars/banjo), Guilherme Miranda (bass guitars), Ivan Camargo (acoustic guitars), Tiago Barbosa (drums/perc) and Thomas Kossar (electric guitars), the band released their critically acclaimed EP “Bird and Whale” and had their song “Darkest Horse” featured in the season finale of the top TV series “One Tree Hill” (8th season).

They're currently mentioned in more than 81 music blogs worldwide and gained dedicated listeners in several countries, which lead to an invitation to perform at 2012’s SXSW Music Festival.

Released in Jan, 2012, their full-length album, “Arrow of My Ways” is a powerful follow-up to their debut EP and found "Rosie and Me" stepping into the world of alt-country and pop. Written and produced entirely by member Rosanne Machado, “Arrow of My Ways” blends heart-filled lyrics and pop country tunes that are certain to win both heart and ears instantly.

Shotgun to the Heart
Rosie and Me Lyrics

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My self destructive mind
The ugly side of you and i
It's building up inside
It's driving me far

Shotgun to the heart
Their taste stuck inside your mouth
The kiss i held so dear

It wasn't mine

In too deep
Can't hold strong
I cursed your name outloud
I loved you all along
I cursed your name outloud
I loved you all along

Nowadays my pride
Has gained a whole new meaning
You had to let it go, so you could breathe

Shotgun to the heart

You're all i've known of everything
God, if you leave you'll take the best of me

Overall Meaning

These lyrics seem to be about a relationship that has turned destructive and toxic. The singer is describing their self-destructive tendencies, and the “ugly side” of the other person, suggesting that they both have flaws that are contributing to the problems in their relationship. The emotions are mounting and the situation is becoming unbearable, causing the singer to feel as though they are being pushed away.

The chorus contains the phrase “Shotgun to the heart,” which is a powerful metaphor for the pain that comes with heartbreak. The idea of the taste of the other person being “stuck” inside the singer’s mouth conveys the sense that the experience is something they cannot shake. The kiss that was once so important to the singer now feels like it belonged to someone else entirely.

The bridge of the song switches the focus to the singer’s own journey of self-discovery and growth. They have come to realize that their pride was standing in the way of their happiness, and that they were holding onto something that was no longer serving them. The singer acknowledges that their attachment to the other person was so strong that they feel like they are taking the “best of me” if they leave.

Overall, this song is a poignant and emotionally raw portrayal of the complexities of love, heartbreak, and the healing process that comes after.

Line by Line Meaning

My self destructive mind
I have a tendency to harm myself mentally

The ugly side of you and i
Our relationship has some negative aspects

It's building up inside
My emotions are getting stronger

It's driving me far
It's causing me to distance myself from you

Shotgun to the heart
Your actions have hurt me deeply

Their taste stuck inside your mouth
You still have feelings for someone else

The kiss i held so dear
The kiss we shared was special to me

It wasn't mine
You were thinking of someone else

In too deep
I'm caught up in this relationship

Can't hold strong
I'm struggling to keep it together