Rose Garden
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We got holes in our shoes from these walkin' blues
Walkin' these streets just to get through to you
We ain't fallin' in line with your symptoms and signs
Yeah we're the sons of these days and the daughters of time
Makin' our way livin' out this rhyme and we ain't gonna say
What's done is done
Faded roses for a child of love and hope
Never fear, draw them near, they will grow

We can't feed out families on a seven-dollar bill
Work eighty hour weeks in conditions that kill
And we ain't gonna live, on scraps any more
We got nowhere to run when we're sick and tired
When you're pointin' those guns we're only inspired
And we ain't backin' down, in fear any more
Faded roses for a child of love and hope
Never fear, draw them near, they will grow
I won't turn around as I stroll these grounds
I will keep the path to my higher ground
Away from all of your snarling hounds
We won't be silent while you build your wall
On top of broken hearts who refuse to crawl
We're gonna bring you around with words of love
Yeah, the broken bell is ringing in a million ears
Soundin' out the hope of a million tears
Yeah, hand-in-hand we're gonna do what we can

Faded roses for a child of love and hope
Never fear, draw them near, they will grow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John's song "Rose Garden" speak to the struggles of the everyday working-class person who is trying to make ends meet and find their place in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. The opening lines, "We got holes in our shoes from these walkin' blues, Walkin' these streets just to get through to you," paint a picture of a person who is physically tired, but still pushing themselves to achieve their goals. The song seems to be a reflection of the challenges that John and others like him have faced, including poverty, long work hours for little pay, and a sense of hopelessness.

The chorus brings the message of hope into focus, with the repetition of the line, "Faded roses for a child of love and hope, Never fear, draw them near, they will grow." Lyrics like these inspire listeners to keep pushing forward and not give up. The verses continue to describe the struggle of living in poverty and the refusal of the singer to be broken down by the system. They speak of the singer's determination to stand up against those who would oppress them, to "bring you around with words of love" and "do what we can."

Line by Line Meaning

We got holes in our shoes from these walkin' blues
Our travels to reach our destination have taken a toll on our physical well-being.

Walkin' these streets just to get through to you
We are going through great lengths to reach and connect with you.

We ain't fallin' in line with your symptoms and signs
We refuse to conform to your ideologies and beliefs.

Yeah we're the sons of these days and the daughters of time
We are products of our environment and history.

Makin' our way livin' out this rhyme and we ain't gonna say What's done is done
We are carving our own path and won't be held back by past mistakes or setbacks.

Faded roses for a child of love and hope Never fear, draw them near, they will grow
Although our love and hope may have faded, there is still potential for growth and revival.

We can't feed out families on a seven-dollar bill Work eighty hour weeks in conditions that kill
Our financial struggles force us into inhumane working conditions just to make ends meet.

And we ain't gonna live, on scraps any more
We refuse to settle for meager living conditions and strive for better.

We got nowhere to run when we're sick and tired When you're pointin' those guns we're only inspired
Even when threatened, we remain steadfast and motivated.

And we ain't backin' down, in fear any more
We refuse to be intimidated into silence and complacency.

I won't turn around as I stroll these grounds I will keep the path to my higher ground Away from all of your snarling hounds
I will continue on my journey towards personal growth despite any obstacles or detractors.

We won't be silent while you build your wall On top of broken hearts who refuse to crawl
We will not stand idly by as oppressive structures are erected on the backs of those already vulnerable.

We're gonna bring you around with words of love
We aim to dismantle harmful systems with expressions of compassion.

Yeah, the broken bell is ringing in a million ears Soundin' out the hope of a million tears
Our voices, carrying the weight of our struggles, resonate with many and inspire hope and resilience.

Yeah, hand-in-hand we're gonna do what we can Faded roses for a child of love and hope Never fear, draw them near, they will grow
Together, we will work towards a better world, with the belief that our love and hope, though lost, can be reignited and nurtured back to life.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOHN RICHARD DENNIE, MATTHEW JAMES TEDDER

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Shad stayed true to himself, and that is why he is at where he is today. He might not be rich and famous like Lil Wayne, but at least he makes music with substance and about stuff that actually matters. Cannot wait for this video, it is going to be sick!