Single black rose
[Intro]
Here I am standing at your grave
on this warm summer's day
I am struggling for any words
never knowing what to say
[Verse 1]
I know I said we would meet again,
Never realizing that time is fleeting
I got busy, never found the moment,
sadly, this is how we're finally meeting.
[Verse 2]
I remember when we were children
We were invincible and carefree
At least I have those memories,
I'll hold them tight, forever with me
[Chorus]
I lay on your grave,
This single black rose
Says what I need to say
This single black rose
[Verse 3]
Summer days we spent at the beach,
Daydreaming under the summer's sun
Yet, as I stand here in refection,
You can't change what's already done
[Verse 4]
Grade school chums with a strong bond
Friends forever or so we thought,
Then high school comes, and we drift away
Spent my time in drink, shot after shot
[Chorus]
I lay on your grave,
This single black rose
Says what I need to say
This single black rose
[Verse 5]
The words I think of now to say
Are words I should have said then
But you never think to yourself,
I'll never see this person again
[Outro]
For the very last time I walk away
One final time on this warm summer's day
Comments
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somebody needs to spell check before submitting :).. I just realized i misspelled a word :)
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@bhengen Whoa! Talk about from the heart! And as you obviously know, the black rose is a most sorrowful rose symbolizing death, mourning and in this case, regret. V3: 'refection' threw me a bit until I looked it up. Don't know if it's the best word that could be used. That's only for you to decide. Or, maybe you meant 'refLection'? Other than that, I love your heart in this lyric of which so many can relate. I also like the way the lyric takes the listener through the time stamps. You obviously were friends with this person from childhood on up.
And I gotta say, I'm a bit envious of your title. Wishing I'd thought of it.
Keep the great ones coming,
Renee
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Thanks for the comment.. yes, I meant reflection,, I had originally thought of reflection as the title , but the single black rose was better. No, didn't think of the black rose in that respect. my friend had a black 64' vw bug that he cherished.. the black rose is what he had hanging from his rear view mirror.., my mom made it for him.
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Beautiful lyrics, very touching and passionate, I liked this a lot,
Sid
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Thanks @sidshovel , really appreciate it
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A single black rose is a wonderful title, strong visual, and laden with meaning.
The chorus is the highlight for me. I also like the contrast of the warmth of the summer's day and the sadness of the occasion.
A sad, but beautiful song.
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@RainyDayMan thanks for the comment. however, my sister feels it's disjointed. when I look at it, verse 3 and 4 should be swapped.
[Verse 3]
Grade school chums with a strong bond
Friends forever or so we thought,
Then high school comes, and we drift away
Spent my time in drink, shot after shot
[Verse 4]
Those childhood days spent at the beach,
Daydreaming under the summer's sun
Yet, as I stand here in reflection,
You can't change what's already done
because, the line you can't changes what's already done, relates back to the drinking..
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