Kiss from a Rose
by Seal
What is “Kiss from a Rose” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Kiss from a Rose” by Seal is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Seal's 'Kiss from a Rose' poetically explores the intense, perhaps overwhelming, emotional effects of love, comparing it to the sweet yet possibly painful experience of receiving a kiss from a rose on a grey day.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'Kiss from a Rose,' Seal uses vivid imagery and metaphor to delve into the complexities of love, touching on its power to consume and even become addictive. The lyrics suggest a relationship that is both nurturing and engulfing, with a kiss from a rose symbolizing love's dual nature as both exquisite and potentially wounding. The contrasting imagery of blooming roses and grey settings may indicate moments of joy and beauty emerging from otherwise bleak or mundane experiences.
As the song progresses, it hints at a personal transformation catalyzed by this consuming love, which brings both light and darkness, highlighting the healing yet harsh nature of deep emotional entanglements. Seal's expressions of pain, pleasure, and addiction underpin a broader narrative about the struggles one often faces in maintaining personal identity within the parameters of love and relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'Kiss from a Rose' released?
Seal released 'Kiss from a Rose' in 1994.
Q: Did 'Kiss from a Rose' win any major awards?
Yes, 'Kiss from a Rose' won multiple Grammy Awards in 1996, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Lyrics to “Kiss from a Rose”
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[Verse 2]
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain, baby
To me, you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
[Pre-Chorus]
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can't be seen?
[Chorus]
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
[Bridge]
I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
I, I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
I've (And if I should fall, will it all go away?) been kissed by a rose on the grey
I, I've been kissed by a rose on the grey
[Verse 2]
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain my power, my pleasure, my pain
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny, yeah
Won't you tell me, is that healthy, baby?
[Pre-Chorus]
But did you know that when it snows
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can't be seen?
[Chorus]
Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
Yes, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey
Ooh, the more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey
[Post-Chorus]
Ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya
[Outro]
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the grey