On November 22nd, 2002, the band released Trapt, along with the single "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became a fantastic hit, reaching #1 on alternative charts and #16 on pop. Follow-up singles "Still Frame" and "Echo" (with a video featuring Michelle Trachtenberg) did respectably, although they never reached the heights of "Headstrong". "Headstrong" became the official theme song of WWE Bad Blood for June 2003. Trapt eventually hit platinum. After more than one year an EP followed on March 30th, 2004, that included a new song called "Promise" along with live versions of "Made Of Glass" and "Echo".
On September 13th, 2005, the band released their sophomore album "Someone In Control" along with the single "Stand Up". "Stand Up" failed to do as well as any of their previous singles, although it still made an excellent run on active rock stations. "Waiting" and "Disconnected (Out Of Touch)", were also released as singles, and have yet to repeat the success of any of Trapt's self-titled radio hits. The band spent the first half of 2006 co-headlining with Shinedown as part of the Equinox Tour.
A live album was released in September, 2007, containing live tracks from both previous albums with new studio tracks "Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose".
Trapt hit the studio in July 2007 to begin recording their 3rd album, which was released on 5th August 2008 named "Only Through the Pain...".
Trapt announced in late fall/early winter 2009 they were working on a new album for summer or fall release in 2010. On July 20, 2010, Trapt released their first single "Sound Off," for the upcoming album "No Apologies," due out in stores October 12, 2010.
Black Rose
Trapt Lyrics
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I really thought that you were different
Oh I couldn't get enough
I tried to save you from yourself
I felt every high and low
But the lows have drowned the highs away
now there's no where else to go
Black rose your thorns are cutting into me for the last time
Black rose I watched your petals wilt away
I couldn't bring you back to life!
You were always where the sun could never go
I never wanted you to have to be alone
But I couldn't find a way to help you grow
Black Rose
You never tell me how you feel
and your moods they always change
I really tried to make it real
but you never had the faith
I tried to give you something good
to take the pain away
I tried to make you understand
You don't have to be this way
Black rose your thorns are cutting into me for the last time
Black rose I watched your petals wilt away
I couldn't bring you back to life!
You were always where the sun could never go
I never wanted you to have to be alone
But I couldn't find a way to help you grow
Black Rose
I'm not the one who hurt you So why are you so scared?
(I couldn't save you) (You are who you are)
All that you've been put through couldn't be repaired
(I couldn't break through) (we're too far apart)
I'm not the one who hurt I'm the only one who cares
(I couldn't save you) (You are who you are)
You'll need someone to turn to And I will not be there
(I couldn't save you)
Every time I held you I knew that it would hurt
Only through the pain I could find a way to learn
Black rose your thorns are cutting into me for the last time
Black rose I watched your petals wilt away
Saw them wilt away, couldn't bring you back to life!
You were always where the sun could never go
I never wanted you to have to be alone
But I couldn't find a way to help you grow
Black Rose
I'm not the one who hurt you So why are you so scared?
(I couldn't save you) (You are who you are)
All that you've been put through couldn't be repaired
(I couldn't break through) (we're too far apart)
I'm not the one who hurt I'm the only one who cares
(I couldn't save you) (You are who you are)
You'll need someone to turn to And I will not be there
(I couldn't save you)
In "Black Rose," Trapt sings about a troubled relationship with someone who he refers to as the "Black Rose." He saw her in the garden and was immediately drawn to her, but soon found that she had an inner darkness that he could not penetrate. He tried to help her overcome her issues, but she ultimately wilted away despite his efforts. The lyrics express a sense of helplessness and frustration on the part of the singer, who feels that he could not save the Black Rose from herself.
The metaphor of the Black Rose is used to represent someone who is dark and damaged, with thorns that cut into those who try to get too close. The singer wants to save this person, but realizes that they cannot do so without their cooperation. The lines "I tried to save you from yourself / I felt every high and low" suggest a sense of codependency, with the singer becoming enmeshed in the other person's issues.
The chorus repeats several times, underscoring the sense of finality and loss that the singer feels. Despite his desire to help the Black Rose, he was unable to bring her back to life or help her grow. The final lines of the song express a sense of resignation, with the singer acknowledging that he cannot fix the other person's problems and cannot be there for them in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you in the garden I wanted you so much
I first noticed you and felt a strong desire for you.
I really thought that you were different
I believed that you were unique and special.
Oh I couldn't get enough
I was completely enamored with you and wanted more.
I tried to save you from yourself
I attempted to help you overcome your own problems and faults.
I felt every high and low
I experienced all of your ups and downs and emotions.
But the lows have drowned the highs away now there's no where else to go
Your negative experiences have overshadowed any positive ones and left us with no options.
Black rose your thorns are cutting into me for the last time
You have hurt me deeply and I can no longer handle it.
Black rose I watched your petals wilt away
I've witnessed you lose your beauty and charm.
I couldn't bring you back to life!
I was unable to revive your spirit.
You were always where the sun could never go
You stayed in a place where happiness and light could never reach you.
I never wanted you to have to be alone
I wished for you to have companionship and support.
But I couldn't find a way to help you grow
However, I was unable to help you flourish and develop as a person.
You never tell me how you feel and your moods they always change
You kept your emotions to yourself and your attitude was inconsistent.
I really tried to make it real but you never had the faith
Despite my efforts, you never had trust or confidence in our relationship.
I tried to give you something good to take the pain away
I attempted to offer something positive to ease your misery.
I tried to make you understand You don't have to be this way
I hoped to make you realize that you could change your situation.
I'm not the one who hurt you So why are you so scared?
I did not cause your pain, so why are you so afraid?
(I couldn't save you) (You are who you are)
Unfortunately, I was unable to protect you, and you are who you are.
All that you've been put through couldn't be repaired
All of the trauma and difficulties that you've been through cannot be fixed.
(I couldn't break through) (we're too far apart)
I was not able to make a connection with you as we were too distant from each other.
I'm the only one who cares
I am the only one who genuinely cares about you.
You'll need someone to turn to And I will not be there
However, you will need someone to rely on in the future and I will not be around.
Every time I held you I knew that it would hurt
I realized that being with you would cause me pain.
Only through the pain I could find a way to learn
It was only through our struggles that I was able to find knowledge and gain wisdom.
Saw them wilt away, couldn't bring you back to life!
I watched as your life slipped away and was unable to revive you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: CHRIS BROWN, ADAM MALKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@knucklehead5322
Everyone else here seems to relate this to a toxic relationship, but I always saw it as being a story of not being able to pull someone out of a depressive episode, until their inevitable suicide
@AlphaTengua
i see both. and more....way more. i love this song. simply adore it.
@sheilaslaughter167
Exactly 💔 trust me that's definitely what it's about .. I lived it..
@jennpaige7941
Yes thats the exact way I see it except I see it being me to myself at one point in life. 🤷♀️
@jennpaige7941
It has made me want a black rose tattoo for 12 years. I just haven't yet. I wanted to wait until I could add some color also. So it has a stronger meaning:)
@nicovan7319
InstaBlaster...
@ashlynn3544
Trapt is such an underrated band
@rockstarchazz336
This song is so good. If you can't relate, you've never loved a troubled soul, including yourself.
@Darkestal
When your dating a black rose or the black rose yourself, song hits home for sure
@AlphaTengua
yes. exactly. imagine being on both ends at the same time lol.