Roses by Shawn Mendes

Artist: Shawn Mendes

Genre: Pop

Length: 3:52

In “Roses”, Shawn is questioning his love for a girl and his fear of rejection. The girl, according to the song lyrics, already has a significant other but may still be interested. He is sure his love for her is greater than her current significant other, so he is giving her this “rose”, which is a chance for their love to blossom and flourish into something beautiful, like a rose.

Roses lyrics

It's not that I'm afraid I'm not enough for her
It's not that I can't find the words to say
But when she's with him, she seems happier
And I don't want to take that away
How many times can I see your face?
How many times will you walk away?
I just have to let you know
I'm not tryna start a fire, with this flame
But I'm worried that your heart might feel the same
And I have to be honest with you, baby
Tell me if I'm wrong, and this is crazy
But I got you this rose
And I need to know
Will you let it die or let it grow? (Oh-oh, ooh, oh-oh, ooh) ( Oh-oh, ooh, oh-oh, ooh))
Die or let it go? (Oh-oh, ooh) ( Oh-oh, ooh))
Oh (oh-oh, ooh)
It's not that I don't care about the love you have
It's not that I don't want to see you smile
But there's no way that he can feel the same, hey
'Cause when I think of you my mind goes wild
How many times can I see your face?
How many times will you walk away?
I just have to let you know
I'm not tryna start a fire, with this flame
But I'm worried that your heart might feel the same
And I have to be honest with you, baby
Tell me if I'm wrong, this is crazy
But I got you this rose
And I need to know
Will you let it die or let it grow?
You can tell me to stop, if you already know
Though I'm not sure my heart can take it
But the look on your face says, don't let me go
I'm not tryna start a fire, with this flame
But I'm worried that your heart might feel the same
And I have to be honest with you, baby
Tell me if I'm wrong, this is crazy
But I got you this rose
And I need to know
Will you let it die or let it go?
I'm not tryna start a fire, with this flame (with this flame)
But I'm worried that your heart might feel the same
And I have to be honest with you, baby
Tell me if I'm wrong, this is crazy
But I got you this rose
And I need to know
Will you let it die or let it grow? (Oh-oh, ooh, oh-oh, ooh) ( Oh-oh, ooh, oh-oh, ooh))
(Oh-oh, ooh, oh-oh, ooh)

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