The Rose
The Rose

Bette Midler - The Rose Lyrics

In the realm of emotional poetry, this timeless piece stands tall. It beautifully captures the essence and complexity of love through vivid metaphors. Love is likened to a river, a razor, and hunger, revealing its power to both nurture and hurt. The song's… Read more

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Jul 26, 2005
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The Rose Lyrics

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
And you, its only seed

It's the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul afraid of dying
That never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed that with the sun's love
In the spring becomes the rose

Writer(s): Amanda McBroom
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of The Rose?

In the realm of emotional poetry, this timeless piece stands tall. It beautifully captures the essence and complexity of love through vivid metaphors. Love is likened to a river, a razor, and hunger, revealing its power to both nurture and hurt. The song's protagonist asserts that love is akin to a flower with the loved one being its only seed - suggesting that love grows from within us. The lyrics also touch on fear's paralyzing effects on love and life - the fear of heartbreak, waking from dreams, giving oneself completely, and death. Yet it ends with an uplifting message: even in our darkest hours, love can bloom like a rose in springtime. This masterpiece encourages us to embrace love despite its challenges. #LoveIsAFlower #EmbraceLove #OvercomeFear #BloomLikeARose

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