The rose
Roy Ellis / Mr. Symarip Lyrics
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Don't feel ashamed
It could be me
I might be toxic
Making you feel weak
Maybe the weather
Seasons can change
Our minds can act the same
And your cigarettes
Or your drinking
Leading to arguments
We stopped growing
It's starting to make sense
But I'm still trying to accept
My love for you is like the roses
(Ah, Just like the roses)
It's getting harder to move forward
(Harder to move forward)
As time moves on the petals wilt away
And unfortunately, your thorns remain
My love for you is like the roses
(Ah just like the roses)
Babe, I think you already know this
(You already know this)
As time moves on, I won't be able to stay
I'll pick a different flower by the bay
Oh, I believe
That we were blinded
By our own
Corrupted mindset
Our love can be
Poisonous
Infecting how we see trust
It's hard to see
The warning signs
So many doubts
I tried to hide
The truth has blurred
Into the lies
Baby, I need to draw the line
My love for you is like the roses
(Ah, Just like the roses)
It's getting harder to move forward
(Harder to move forward)
As time moves on the petals wilt away
And unfortunately, your thorns remain
My love for you is like the roses
(Ah just like the roses)
Babe, I think you already know this
(You already know this)
As time moves on, I won't be able to stay
I'll pick a different flower by the bay
(Ah, Just like the roses)
(Harder to move forward)
As time moves on the petals wilt away
And unfortunately, your thorns remain
(Ah just like the roses)
(You already know this)
Able to stay
By the bay
In Roy Ellis / Mr. Symarip's song "The Rose," the lyrics describe a toxic and dysfunctional relationship between two people, which is compared to a rose. The rose in this context represents love, but it also has its thorns, which represent the pain and struggles that come with love. The song starts with the acknowledgement that both parties have faults and issues that contribute to the decay of the relationship. The singer states that they might be toxic, but it could also be the other person's habits, such as smoking or drinking, which leads to arguments and causes the love to wither away. Despite realizing that the relationship is not growing and is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain, the singer finds it hard to accept that their love is like the roses. As time moves on, it becomes clear that the relationship is unhealthy and both parties become aware of the warning signs. The singer realizes that they need to draw the line and move on to another relationship, symbolized by picking a different flower by the bay.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship that started off with love and passion but eventually turned toxic and unhealthy. The rose metaphor is a powerful one that illustrates the beauty and fragility of love, but also the pain and struggle that comes with it. It's a reminder that love is not perfect, and sometimes we have to let go of what we thought was our forever love to find happiness and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't feel ashamed
I understand the situation and don't blame you
It could be me
I'm aware of my faults and how they could have contributed to our problems
I might be toxic
My behavior or attitude might be poisonous to our relationship
Making you feel weak
My actions might be causing you to feel powerless or insecure
Maybe the weather
External factors could be affecting our moods and behavior
Seasons can change
Like the weather, our emotions and circumstances can shift over time
Our minds can act the same
Our thought patterns and mental states can mirror each other
It could be you
You might be struggling with your own issues that are impacting us
And your cigarettes
Your smoking habit might be causing conflict between us
Or your drinking
Your alcohol consumption might be causing conflict between us
Leading to arguments
Our disagreements might be fueled by these habits or behaviors
We stopped growing
Our relationship stopped progressing or developing
It's starting to make sense
I'm beginning to understand why things have been difficult for us
But I'm still trying to accept
I'm struggling to come to terms with the reality of our situation
My love for you is like the roses
My feelings for you are beautiful, but also fragile and fleeting
It's getting harder to move forward
Our relationship is becoming increasingly challenging to sustain or improve
As time moves on the petals wilt away
Our love is fading over time
And unfortunately, your thorns remain
Despite the beauty of our love, there are still painful or difficult aspects to it
Babe, I think you already know this
I believe you're aware of the difficulties we're facing
As time moves on, I won't be able to stay
I won't be able to continue in a relationship that isn't healthy or fulfilling
I'll pick a different flower by the bay
I'll move on and find a new love elsewhere
Oh, I believe
I have faith or trust in something
That we were blinded
We couldn't see the problems in our relationship clearly
By our own
The difficulties we faced were a result of our actions or choices
Corrupted mindset
Our thoughts or perspective on our relationship might have been flawed or unhealthy
Our love can be
Our relationship has the potential to be
Poisonous
Harmful or toxic to our wellbeing
Infecting how we see trust
Our difficulties are impacting our ability to trust each other
It's hard to see
It's difficult to recognize or acknowledge the problems in our relationship
The warning signs
The indications that something isn't right in our relationship
So many doubts
We're uncertain about the health or longevity of our relationship
I tried to hide
I attempted to conceal or suppress my concerns about our relationship
The truth has blurred
It's becoming harder to discern what is true or factual about our relationship
Into the lies
The challenges or problems in our relationship are becoming more serious or problematic
Baby, I need to draw the line
I need to establish clear boundaries in our relationship or end it altogether
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Written by: MONTANA MONIKA ROWSON
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