Story Behind The Song
The protagonist is madly in love with her partner, but is unsure about whether the feelings are mutual.
Song Description
A piano ballad with catchy choruses, harmonies and minimal strings.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Uptight |
Subject |
Madly In Love, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Alicia Keys, Adele |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Thorny Roses
(words and music - copyright Gareth Ebbs & Halley Elswell)
here was a time when you were really mine
now you're like a shadow, a shadow
Stayin' out of sight, only coming round
when the sun gets low, the sun gets low
You say you don't know
But I think you know just what you're doing
Thorny Roses that's what I'm holding
My hands are bleeding but I just can't let go
Thorny Roses that's what I'm holding
You don't want me but I just can't say no, to you
promises and first dates your place or my place
did you know then, know then?
Following your path, pushing branches back
But I was lost again, I've lost again
Deep inside I know
I don't need a confession
I know we'll never grow
So I've got just one last question - what are you holding on to?
Thorny Roses, that's what I'm holding
My hands are bleeding but I just can't let go
Thorny Roses, that's what I'm holding
You don't want me but I can't say no
You think I'll never make up my mind
but I'm done this time; these tears have washed my hands clean of you
It's so hard to see you walk away, walk away
Please just walk away
Thorny Roses, that's what I'm holding
My hands are bleeding but I just can't let go
Thorny Roses, that's what I'm holding
You don't want me, so I'm saying no to you.