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Roses and Chalk
Rudy De Anda Lyrics

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One, two, three
I'll waste my time
In droves[?], I can't resist
The way it grows,
All of my time,
All I can hope for now is
Roses and Chalk, Ooh

I'll mask my face
With a candle,
Burning my tears
Before I leave
I think I should tell you,
All my dreams are of leaves
Roses and Chalk, Ooh

I've been down this cold newroad
I've been down this cold new road
Take me down this cold new road
I don't wanna be here, anymore

Last night,
I sank in a dream
Hoping to fein on times we had
Wish they would last
All I can do now is fast
Roses and Chalk, Ooh

So don't be sad
Tell me,
Is this what you want?
I beg you please
Thank god it's my heart
That remains scattered on leaves
Roses and Chalk, Ooh

I've been down this cold new road
I've been down this cold new road

Take me down this cold new road
I don't wanna be here anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "Roses and Chalk" by Rudy De Anda talks about the poet's hope and desire to feel something beautiful, despite the struggles and hardships he encounters in his life. The first verse talks about the poet's willingness to waste time in pursuit of something he finds irresistible, something that grows organically and beautifully like roses. He then talks about masking his face with a candle, possibly to hide his tears and sadness, before he leaves a place or person he loves. He admits that his dreams are of leaves, a symbol of growth and change.

In the chorus, the poet repeats the phrase "Roses and Chalk" multiple times, creating a repeated motif that draws the listener into his reflection. The phrase may symbolize the contradiction between the beauty of roses and the harshness of chalk, suggesting that the poet is trying to find beauty in something that is not inherently beautiful.

The second verse continues the theme of the poet's struggles, admitting that he has been down a "cold new road" before. He yearns to be taken away from this life and the hardships he faces. However, in the final lines, he finds solace in memories of the past, and in the knowledge that his heart remains scattered like leaves, a symbol of growth and rebirth.

Overall, "Roses and Chalk" by Rudy De Anda is an emotional and introspective song, using imagery and metaphor to convey the poet's search for beauty and hope in the midst of hardship.

Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three
I'm counting down, hoping to waste my time

I'll waste my time
I'm willing to waste my time for something irresistible

In droves[?], I can't resist
Many others are doing the same thing and I can't resist it too

The way it grows,
It keeps growing and I can't stop it

All of my time,
All the time I have, is spent on this

All I can hope for now is
I can only hope for the best now

Roses and Chalk, Ooh
Both beauty and impermanence

I'll mask my face
I'll hide my face

With a candle,
Using a candle to create a deceptive illusion

Burning my tears
Trying to hide my sadness and sorrow

Before I leave
Before I go away from you