The rose
juju Lyrics

Some say love, it is a river
Love can either flow gently, nurturing everything in its path, or it can be violent, rushing recklessly towards destruction.

That drowns the tender reed
Like a river, love can be overpowering, leaving the fragile and delicate things in its wake struggling to survive.

Some say love, it is a razor
Love can be sharp and painful, cutting deep and leaving emotional scars that bleed long after the wound has healed.

That leaves your soul to bleed
A broken heart can leave you feeling empty and lost, as if your very soul has been drained of its life force.

Some say love, it is a hunger
Love can be a powerful craving, an insatiable desire that lingers in every fiber of your being.

An endless aching need
This craving can be so strong that it feels like an unquenchable and never-ending ache within your heart.

I say love, it is a flower
Although love can be painful and all-consuming, it can also be nurturing and beautiful, like a delicate flower that blooms in the right conditions.

And you it's only seed
You are the beginning of love, the tiny seed that with the right care and attention can grow into a bountiful bloom.

It's the heart afraid of breaking
Often, those who have been hurt in the past are too afraid of getting hurt again that they avoid taking risks in love.

That never learns to dance
People who are too fearful of pain and vulnerability never fully experience the joy and beauty of love.

It's the dream afraid of waking
Those who are afraid of heartbreak or rejection are often so afraid of losing what they have that they don't fully savor the present.

That never takes the chance
These people never let themselves fully embrace love and its potential because they're too scared of the possibility of pain.

It's the one who won't be taken
Individuals who have trouble opening up and being vulnerable to others often have trouble accepting love when it is offered to them.

Who cannot seem to give
These people often struggle with emotional intimacy and find it difficult to fully give themselves over to another person.

And the soul afraid of dyin'
The fear of losing out on love, of being hurt or rejected, can prevent people from fully living, and keeps them stuck in a cycle of self-preservation.

That never learns to live
They don't allow themselves to fully experience life or love, instead they are held back by fear and self-doubt.

When the night has been too lonely
When facing the bleakness of loneliness, it can be hard to believe that love still exists or is still possible.

And the road has been to long
After experiencing many failed attempts at love, it's easy to grow tired and disillusioned with the journey, feeling like there's no end in sight.

And you think that love is only
After so much turmoil and pain, it's easy to convince oneself that love is only reserved for those who are lucky or strong enough to endure it.

For the lucky and the strong
People who haven't experienced the heartbreak that often accompanies love can seem lucky and strong, but these things are often fleeting.

Just remember in the winter
Even in the darkest, coldest moments, when it feels like life is barren and empty, there's still potential for growth and love.

Far beneath the bitter snows
Things may seem dormant and unyielding, but there's always potential for growth and renewal below the surface.

Lies the seed that with the sun's love
The potential for love and growth lies dormant within each person, but it needs the warmth and light of another's love to fully bloom.

In the spring becomes the rose
With the right conditions and care, love has the potential to blossom and flourish into something beautiful and transformative, like a rose in full bloom.