Black Roses
Sonic Reunion Lyrics
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Noble white birches
Risen for ages
Alluring
Vision like a dream
I could feel the presence
Of her vague essence
She could have all she wanted
in the name of love
Magic black roses she gave me
with a golden glove
I followed her fading shade
into another world
With magic black roses finer then
nobody's ever heard
Face made of stone
Lit up the fire
Eternal desire
Bewildered
Light was her touch
Hit by her weapon
A kiss from heaven
Surrender
She could have all she wanted
in the name of love
Magic black roses she gave me
with a golden glove
I followed her fading shade
into another world
With magic black roses finer then
nobody's ever heard
She could have all she wanted
in the name of love
Magic black roses she gave me
with a golden glove
I followed her fading shade
into another world
With magic black roses finer then
nobody's ever heard
In "Black Roses," Sonic Reunion tells the tale of a supernatural experience with a love interest. The song opens with the imagery of "noble white birches" and "humming in the wind," setting a peaceful tone. The singer then experiences a vision where they feel the presence of the object of their affection, but only vaguely. The object of their desire gifts them with "magic black roses" and they follow her "fading shade" into "another world."
The second verse paints a more enigmatic picture of the love interest. Her "face made of stone" is contrasted with the idea of eternal desire, and her touch is both light and hits like a weapon. But the singer ultimately surrenders to her "kiss from heaven."
Overall, "Black Roses" describes a romantic experience that is both alluring and enigmatic. Sonic Reunion uses vivid imagery and contradictory descriptors to paint a picture of a supernatural encounter with a fascinating love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Humming in the wind
The sound of the wind blowing through the trees, specifically white birches.
Noble white birches
Tall and regal birch trees that have been standing for centuries.
Risen for ages
These trees have been growing and standing tall for many years and have become part of the environment.
Alluring
They are captivating and have a quality that draws people in.
Vision like a dream
The experience was akin to a dream.
I could feel the presence
There was a sense of someone else's existence in the atmosphere.
Of her vague essence
The presence that was felt through the air was not entirely clear, but was definitely there.
Breathing
It was almost as if the presence was alive and breathing alongside the artist.
She could have all she wanted
If she so chose, she had the power to obtain and achieve anything.
in the name of love
She could possess what she wanted through the strength of her love.
Magic black roses she gave me
She gifted the singer with black roses that had magical properties.
with a golden glove
Her gift came with love and warmth.
I followed her fading shade
The singer pursued her even when she disappeared from sight.
into another world
He went into another dimension or realm in order to find her.
With magic black roses finer then
The roses he received possessed more magical power and were more exquisite than any he had ever seen before.
nobody's ever heard
Their beauty and power were unique and had never been experienced by anyone else before.
Face made of stone
Her face was stoic and unmoving.
Lit up the fire
She ignited a passion or desire in the singer.
Eternal desire
The desire she created in the singer was never-ending and infinite.
Bewildered
The artist was left puzzled or confused.
Light was her touch
Her touch was gentle and delicate.
Hit by her weapon
Her gentle touch had a powerful impact on the artist.
A kiss from heaven
Her touch was so heavenly, it was like a kiss from an angel.
Surrender
The artist was overcome by her touch and surrendered to her power.
Lyrics © Sonic Reunion
Written by: Joakim Brånäs
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