Desert Rose
Desert Rose

Sting ft. Cheb Mami - Desert Rose Lyrics

This lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of longing and unfulfilled desire. The lyrics revolve around the theme of dreams, particularly those of love, rain, and gardens in the desert sand. These metaphors represent the protagonist's yearning for… Read more

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Desert Rose Lyrics

I dream of rain
I dream of gardens in the desert sand
I wake in vain
I dream of love as time runs through my hand

I dream of fire
Those dreams are tied to a horse that will never tire
And in the flames
Her shadows play in the shape of a man's desire

This desert rose
Each of her veils, a secret promise
This desert flower
No sweet perfume ever tortured me more than this

And as she turns
This way she moves in the logic of all my dreams
This fire burns
I realize that nothing's as it seems

I dream of rain
I dream of gardens in the desert sand
I wake in vain
I dream of love as time runs through my hand

I dream of rain
I lift my gaze to empty skies above
I close my eyes
The rare perfume is the sweet intoxication of her love

Aman aman aman aman aman

I dream of rain
I dream of gardens in the desert sand
I wake in vain
I dream of love as time runs through my hand

Sweet desert rose
Each of her veils, a secret promise
This desert flower
This rare perfume, is the sweet intoxication of the fall

Ya lili ah ya leel

Writer(s): Gordon Sumner, Mohammed Khelifati
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Desert Rose?

This lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of longing and unfulfilled desire. The lyrics revolve around the theme of dreams, particularly those of love, rain, and gardens in the desert sand. These metaphors represent the protagonist's yearning for something elusive and unreachable. The 'Desert Rose' symbolizes an enigmatic love interest - beautiful yet distant, intoxicating yet painful. Her veils signify hidden layers or secrets that further enhance her allure. The recurring dream of rain in a desert illustrates a craving for relief or change in a barren emotional landscape. Meanwhile, the dream of time running through hands underlines the fleeting nature of life and opportunities. The song thus beautifully encapsulates the tormenting sweetness of unattainable love.

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