The Rose
Bette Midler
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Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed Some say love, it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed Its the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance Its the dream afraid of waking, that never takes the chance Its the one who won't be taking, who cannot seem to give And the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed, that with the sun's love in the spring becomes the rose
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Written by: Amanda Mcbroom
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"The Rose" was written by Amanda McBroom and made famous by Bette Midler. It was first recorded for the movie of the same title, which starred Midler.
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Chart SuccessBette Midler's rendition of "The Rose" reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart in 1980 and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy Award for Bette Midler in 1981 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Song and Movie SynchronizationIt became an iconic piece with connections to the movie "The Rose" where Bette Midler played a character resembling real-life singer, Janis Joplin. It is played during the closing scenes of the movie.
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SongwritingAmanda McBroom wrote the song in 1977 in response to a request from her manager for a ballad. It was the first song she ever wrote for the commercial market.
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Inspired LyricsDespite its association with "The Rose" movie and Janis Joplin, the song wasn’t specifically written for either. McBroom has stated that she was inspired by lines from an unnamed science fiction novel.
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Covers and RenditionsThe song has been covered by many artists throughout the years, including Westlife, LeAnn Rimes, Conway Twitty, and Donna Summer.
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In Football"The Rose" has been adopted as the official song of the England Rugby team and is often sung at matches.
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Cherished by FansAlthough it was written fairly quickly, McBroom has stated that fans have shared many personal stories about how the song has touched their lives, making it one of her most cherished pieces.
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The MessageThe song metaphorically compares love to a rose, emphasizing the notion that although love might be filled with fear and doubt, in its essence, it is always encouraging and beautiful.
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