Harley and Rose
The Black Sorrows Lyrics
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She'd take him back to where it started, he would melt her heart of steel
Life is a bitter disappointment, she would hear-ear young Harley say
If you find something more important, I will not stand in your way
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
While Rose was thinkin' of another, she did not see him disappear
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Like tumblin' down the aisle, a half forgotten smile
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
You know we all can change direction, ain't nothin' to it, just relax
He adds one more to his collectio-ion, she strikes another useless match
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Like tumblin' down the aisle, a half forgotten smile
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Harley was dreamin' of his funeral, as customary, he was late
But just in time to see young Rosie lay her flowers at the gate
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Like tumblin' down the aisle, a half forgotten smile
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Love is in her eyes, love is on my mind
They just lost it for a while
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
The lyrics of "Harley and Rose" by The Black Sorrows depict a story of two former lovers who reunited after being separated for some time. The first two lines imply that they had a previous attempt to make things work but it wasn't successful. Now, they say it is for real this time. The following lines suggest that Harley had a tough exterior while Rose was thinking of someone else. The lyrics, "life is a bitter disappointment," express Harley's pessimistic view of life. He tells Rose that if she finds something more important, he won't stop her from pursuing it. The last two lines of the first verse reveal that they had previously lost each other over something that was fashionable or popular at the time (static on the dial, a look that comes back in style), hinting that they may have separated because of societal pressure or expectation.
The chorus repeats the line "Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while," emphasizing their inability to hold on to each other before. The second verse finds the two in a situation where Rose is thinking of another man, while Harley claims he has no other lover. These lines could suggest their lack of honesty with each other, which had driven a wedge between them in the past. The bridge reminds the listener that changing direction is easy, but laments how they continue to make mistakes that lead to more pain. The final verse hints of Harley's death, "dreaming of his funeral," and how he sees Rose place flowers at the gate just in time, suggesting that they have made up before he passed away. The last line of the song is hopeful, with love in Rose's eyes and on the singer's mind, indicating that they may have finally found a way to make it work, but it's uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Harley and Rose were reunited, this time they said it was for real
Harley and Rose reunited again but this time they believed it was the real deal
She'd take him back to where it started, he would melt her heart of steel
Rose was willing to forgive Harley and take him back to where they first fell in love and Harley was confident that he would be able to soften her tough exterior
Life is a bitter disappointment, she would hear-ear young Harley say
Harley expressed his disappointment with life to Rose
If you find something more important, I will not stand in your way
Harley told Rose that he would not stand in the way if she found something more important than him
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style
Just like how old trends come back in style, Harley and Rose reconnect unexpectedly
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Harley and Rose went through a rough patch in their relationship
Harley claimed there was no lover, nothin' blooms this time of year
Harley denied having another lover and thought that nothing good could happen at this time of year
While Rose was thinkin' of another, she did not see him disappear
Rose was thinking of someone else and did not realize when Harley left
You know we all can change direction, ain't nothin' to it, just relax
Harley believed that anyone can change direction in life and it's not difficult, and one should just relax
He adds one more to his collectio-ion, she strikes another useless match
Harley moves on to a new relationship while Rose continues to make unsuccessful attempts at love
Harley was dreamin' of his funeral, as customary, he was late
Harley had a dream where he was late to his own funeral, which is customary in some cultures
But just in time to see young Rosie lay her flowers at the gate
He arrives just in time to witness Rose laying flowers at his grave
Love is in her eyes, love is on my mind
Both Harley and Rose still have love for each other despite their rocky past
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Repeating sounds in the chorus, conveying emotion
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Harley and Rose were reunited, this time they said it was for real
She'd take him back to where it started, he would melt her heart of steel
Life is a bitter disappointment, she would hear-ear young Harley say
If you find something more important, I will not stand in your way
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Harley claimed there was no lover, nothin' blooms this time of year
While Rose was thinkin' of another, she did not see him disappear
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Like tumblin' down the aisle, a half forgotten smile
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
You know we all can change direction, ain't nothin' to it, just relax
He adds one more to his collectio-ion, she strikes another useless match
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Like tumblin' down the aisle, a half forgotten smile
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Harley was dreamin' of his funeral, as customary, he was late
But just in time to see young Rosie lay her flowers at the gate
Like static on the dial, a look comes back in style
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Like tumblin' down the aisle, a half forgotten smile
Harley and Rose, they just lost it for a while
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ah-ah
Love is in her eyes, love is on my mind
They just lost it for a while
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
@anotherparagalli2758
One of my all time favourite Aussie songs, your a legend Joe Camilleri
@littlemissblackdress7587
you're
@davecarkeet5691
Simply the best...
@midnite_rambler
Lyrics by the very underrated Nick Sith.
@matocian_empire8
@@littlemissblackdress7587 There's nothing grammatically correct about a single world response either..
@allanwoods4553
agree i was just out of my time as an electrician THE ETU had a picnic day at botany bay park these guys showed up i have been a bit fan since GO JOE
@steveyray8852
My goodness this song is beautiful, makes me emotional when I hear it. My wife and I separated for a little bit a couple of years ago and every time I hear the song words “Harley and rose they just lost it for a while” brings a tear to my eye every time. But anyway we’re back together stronger than ever with our two beautiful kids.
@chrishughes1057
I go back to my childhood hearing this when my parents played the album..all songs have special meaning to everyone
@lapalad
Pleased you got back together
@tamrymer4153
I always thought it was clustered for a while.