Kiss From a Rose
U. of Illinois Xtension Chords Lyrics
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You just know what you've got
Oh Lordy, you've been stealing
From the thieves and you got caught
In the headlights of a stretch car
You're a star
Dressing like your sister
They don't know what you're doing
Babe, it must be art
You're a headache, in a suitcase
You're a star
Oh no, don't be shy
You don't have to go blind
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
You don't know how you got here
You just know you want out
Believing in yourself
Almost as much as you doubt
You're a big smash
You wear it like a rash
Star
Oh no, don't be shy
It's a crime to cry
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
They want you to be Jesus
Now go down on one knee
But they want their money back
If you're alive at thirty-three
And you're turning tricks
With your crucifix
You're a star
Ooh child
Of course you're not shy
You don't have to deny love
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
The U. of Illinois Xtension Chords song "Kiss From A Rose" is a track that touches on themes of self-exploration, fame, and living on the edge of societal norms. The opening lines "You don't know how you took it, you just know what you've got" speak to a sense of unknowing or ambiguity in the singer's journey. While they may not know how they arrived at their current place in life, they are confident in their abilities and sense of self.
The lines "Dressing like your sister, living like a tart, they don't know what you're doing, babe, it must be art" continue this exploration of societal norms and the singer's rejection of them. By dressing in a non-traditional manner and living outside of society's expectations, the singer is able to position themselves as an artist, creating a new kind of art that others may not fully understand.
The chorus features the line "hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me", which seems to speak to a sense of intensity in the singer's life. They are not content to simply exist, but crave a sense of passion and desire in their experiences. The final verse takes on a more religious note, with references to Jesus and the crucifix. However, even in this context the singer resists societal expectations, turning trick with their crucifix and remaining an enigmatic star until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how you took it
You're not sure how you succeeded
You just know what you've got
But you do know you achieved something great
Oh Lordy, you've been stealing
You've been taking from others
From the thieves and you got caught
And now you've been caught
In the headlights of a stretch car
You've been caught in a very public way
You're a star
But you're still famous
Dressing like your sister
You dress in a way that is unconventional
Living like a tart
But you live life on your own terms
They don't know what you're doing
People don't get it
Babe, it must be art
But it's all part of your creative process
You're a headache, in a suitcase
You're always traveling, always causing trouble
You're a star
But you're still famous
Oh no, don't be shy
Don't hold back
You don't have to go blind
Just let go and don't worry about the consequences
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
Take control and let your emotions guide you
You don't know how you got here
You don't always know why you are where you are
You just know you want out
But you know you need to escape
Believing in yourself
You have confidence in your abilities
Almost as much as you doubt
But you still question yourself
You're a big smash
You're very successful
You wear it like a rash
You show it off proudly
Star
But you're still famous
Oh no, don't be shy
Don't hold back
It's a crime to cry
There's no reason to be upset
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
Take control and let your emotions guide you
They want you to be Jesus
People have too high of expectations for you
Now go down on one knee
They want you to bow down to them
But they want their money back
But if you don't deliver, they will abandon you
If you're alive at thirty-three
If you don't die young
And you're turning tricks
If you become a performer or prostitute
With your crucifix
Using your religion to further your career
You're a star
But you're still famous
Ooh child
But it's all part of your unique experience
Of course you're not shy
You're bold and unapologetic
You don't have to deny love
And you shouldn't hold back your emotions
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
Take control and let your emotions guide you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
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