An un-related American band called "The Jennifers" was formed in Baltimore, Maryland around the same time in 1992, and are still playing today.
Roses
The Jennifers Lyrics
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That's newly sprung in June
Oh my love is like the melody
That's sweetly played in tune
As fair art thou, my bonnie lad
So deep in love am I
And I will love thee still, my dear
'Til all the seas gang dry
And the rocks melt with the sun
And I shall love thee still, my dear
While the sands o' life shall run
And fare thee weel, my only love
And fare thee weel, a while
And I will come again, my love
Tho' it were ten thousand mile
Oh my love is like a red, red rose
That's newly sprung in June
Oh my love is like the melody
That's sweetly played in tune
The lyrics to The Jennifers's song Roses present a reflection of the creative process and the relationship between the artist and the muse. The song reveals that the journey of an artist and the creative process is not easy and is often accompanied by a complex inner dialogue that echoes a dedication to the artistic work. The opening lines, "No one said the poetry was easy living with a song inside your heart" convey the idea that the passion for creating art can be intense and challenging. The use of the word "poetry" connotes a sense of beauty while the phrase "living with a song inside your heart" showcases the intensity and the longing for creative expression.
The line "waking up to sue them in the dark" suggests a sense of conflict between the artist's wish to create and the disruption caused by muse's inspiration at odd hours. In contrast, the line "the muses leave me while I make my coffee, the muses don't come watching in the bath" shows that the artist finds a sense of space and distance from the creative process while performing mundane activities. The name "Rose Waterfalls" is an epitome of beauty and represents the artist’s desire to be associated with beauty and the muse.
The song’s structure is simple with a repetitive chorus, but the lyrics speak more about the journey of an artist than the destination. The song emphasises that the journey is more important than the endpoint. The lyrics convey the struggles of nurturing creativity and staying inspired while conveying it through poetic language.
Line by Line Meaning
No one said the poetry was easy
Creating beautiful art is not a simple task and can be challenging.
Living with a song inside your heart
Having a passion for music that cannot be ignored or silenced.
Living with the muses all around me
Being inspired constantly by the world and people around oneself.
Waking up to sue them in the dark
Struggling with one's creative process and trying to fight through any obstacles that arise.
The muses leave me while I make my coffee
Inspiration may not always be present or easily accessed, especially during mundane daily tasks.
The muses don't come watching in the bath
Creative ideas may not come to one during moments of relaxation, but rather when actively working on one's craft.
And, muses, if you ever catch me in the news
If one becomes famous for their art, they hope to still remain creative and true to themselves.
You can kill me, muses, any way you choose
A true artist is willing to risk everything for their craft, even if their inspiration leaves them.
I stitch my dreams into my seams so I will not forget
In order to keep one's creativity alive, they make it a part of themselves and integrate it into their life.
Waking up and going to work each morning
Even with a passion for art, one must still work and function in society.
With one name for the world when it needs my blood and sweat
The world only values one's contributions when they bring monetary value or physical labor.
And one name for the muses when they're calling
But the artist still has a deeper connection to their craft, and a desire to create despite the lack of recognition.
They call me Rose
The artist identifies as someone with a passion for creativity.
Rose Waterfalls
The artist's passion is a constant and powerful force in their life.
And how that water falls
The artist's creativity flows freely and unbridled.
Off of Heaven's own hills
The artist's creativity is something divine and otherworldly.
And the rose opens again and thrills in color
The artist experiences pure joy and excitement when creating, just like a rose in bloom.
In color
The artist's work is vibrant and alive, both visually and emotionally.
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRAIG LEON, ROBERT BURNS
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