Red Rose
Sava Lyrics


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Oh, my love's like a red red rose
that's newly sprung in June
Oh my Loves's like the melody
that's sweetly played in tune

As fair art thou, my bonnie lass
So deep in love am I
and I will love thee still, my dear
till all the seas gang dry

Till all the seas gang dry, my dear
and all the rocks will melt wi'the sun
I will love thee still, my dear
while the sands of live shall run

Love seeketh not itself to please
nor for itself has any care
but for another give its ease
and builds a heaven in hell's despair

And fare thee well, my only Love!
And fare thee well, a while!




And I will come again, my Love
tho' it were ten thousand miles!

Overall Meaning

In Sava's song Red Rose, the lyrics convey a deep and enduring love that is compared to that of a newly sprung red rose in the month of June. The singer expresses that their love is like a sweet melody that is perfectly played in tune. The second stanza speaks directly to the singer's lover, telling them how fair and beloved they are in their eyes. It is said that the singer will continue to love their bonnie lass until all the seas have dried up and the rocks have melted in the sun. The sand of their life will never run out, and they will never stop loving their partner.


The song then goes on to state that love does not seek to please itself, but rather it seeks to please others and build a heaven in the midst of despair. The singer bids farewell to their lover, promising to come back again even if it means a journey of ten thousand miles. The lyrics of Red Rose are profound in their simplicity, evoking intense emotions of love and commitment that are universal and timeless.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, my love's like a red red rose
My love is as beautiful and vibrant as a freshly bloomed red rose.


that's newly sprung in June
Just as a rose is newly bloomed in the month of June, my love is a fresh and new experience.


Oh my Love's like the melody
My love is like a sweet and harmonious melody that fills my heart with joy.


that's sweetly played in tune
Just as a melody is played with perfect harmony, my love is filled with happiness and contentment.


As fair art thou, my bonnie lass
My dear, you are as beautiful and lovely as can be.


So deep in love am I
My love for you runs very deep and is unwavering.


and I will love thee still, my dear
My love for you will continue and remain strong, my dear.


till all the seas gang dry
My love will last until the seas run dry, which is never.


Till all the seas gang dry, my dear
My love for you will endure until the end of time.


and all the rocks will melt wi'the sun
Even if the impossible were to happen, my love would still remain strong and steadfast.


while the sands of live shall run
My love will continue for as long as I live.


Love seeketh not itself to please
True love is selfless and does not seek to please itself, but rather the one it loves.


nor for itself has any care
Love does not care about its own needs or desires, but rather the needs and desires of the one it loves.


but for another give its ease
Love's purpose is to bring comfort and ease to the one it loves.


and builds a heaven in hell's despair
Love has the amazing ability to create happiness and joy even in the darkest of times.


And fare thee well, my only Love!
Goodbye, my one and only love.


And fare thee well, a while!
Goodbye for now, but only for a short time.


And I will come again, my Love
I promise to come back to you, my love.


tho' it were ten thousand miles!
Even if it takes me a great distance, I will come back to you, my love.




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