Black Rose
Ryan S & SHag Lyrics
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And I’m I’m bleeding poison
Ones blue ones eyes are red
From all the nicotine
I guess it’s pretty hard to believe
In a god that’s sellin’ greed but here we are
Trading kids for cars
So bury me in roses
Black roses when I die
I’ll be there to keep you searching all your life
For the years you spent in corporate plight
Underneath fluorescent light
For roses
To fetch you back the time
Black roses on my mind
She swims in my blood like undiscovered waters
Hot tracks in the mud but I follow shooting stars
I guess it’s pretty hard to be free
When it’s hard enough to breathe
Keep your kids in school then sell your daughters
So bury me in roses
Black roses when I die
I’ll be there to keep you searching all your life
For the years you spent in corporate plight
Underneath fluorescent light
For roses
To fetch you back the time
Black roses on my mind
Black roses on my mind
The lyrics in "Black Rose" by Ryan S & SHag paint a vivid picture of conflicting thoughts and emotions. The opening lines, "I got two wolves fighting in my head, / And I’m I’m bleeding poison," suggest a constant battle within the singer's mind. The "wolves" can be seen as representing the duality of human nature, with one wolf symbolizing a darker, more negative side and the other representing a longing for redemption or positivity. The line "Ones blue ones eyes are red / From all the nicotine" indicates the detrimental effects of certain vices, possibly referring to addiction and its impact on mental well-being.
The lyrics further delve into societal critiques, questioning the belief in a greedy god and the consequences of prioritizing materialism over the well-being of children. The lines "Trading kids for cars" express a sense of disillusionment and frustration with a society that values material possessions more than the future of its youth.
The chorus, "So bury me in roses / Black roses when I die / I’ll be there to keep you searching all your life / For the years you spent in corporate plight / Underneath fluorescent light / For roses / To fetch you back the time / Black roses on my mind," conveys a longing for something deeper and more meaningful. The idea of being buried in black roses represents both a desire for beauty and a reminder of the darkness that exists in the world. It suggests that even in death, the singer will continue to inspire others to seek fulfillment and purpose, particularly for the time spent trapped in a soulless corporate existence.
Overall, "Black Rose" captures the internal struggle between light and darkness, presents social critiques, and emphasizes the longing for a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
I got two wolves fighting in my head
I have conflicting thoughts and emotions battling within me
And I’m I’m bleeding poison
I am suffering from the toxic effects of my inner struggles
Ones blue ones eyes are red
One represents sadness while the other signifies anger
From all the nicotine
Resulting from the addiction to cigarettes
I guess it’s pretty hard to believe
It is difficult to have faith or trust
In a god that’s sellin’ greed but here we are
In a deity who promotes selfish desires, yet we find ourselves in this situation
Trading kids for cars
Exchanging the well-being and future of our children for material possessions
So bury me in roses
When I pass away, let me be laid to rest among roses
Black roses when I die
Symbolic black flowers that represent darkness and despair upon my death
I’ll be there to keep you searching all your life
Even in death, I will continue to inspire you to seek meaning and purpose
For the years you spent in corporate plight
Reflecting on the time wasted working in an oppressive corporate environment
Underneath fluorescent light
In the harsh, artificial illumination of office spaces
For roses
To reclaim the innocence and beauty of life
To fetch you back the time
To retrieve the moments and experiences lost
Black roses on my mind
Constantly thinking about the dark and somber aspects of existence
She swims in my blood like undiscovered waters
Referring to someone who deeply affects and consumes me, like unexplored depths
Hot tracks in the mud but I follow shooting stars
Treading through difficult circumstances but guided by aspirations and dreams
I guess it’s pretty hard to be free
It is challenging to experience true liberation
When it’s hard enough to breathe
When simply breathing and surviving is a struggle
Keep your kids in school then sell your daughters
Encouraging the education of children, but also acknowledging the unfortunate reality of exploitation
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