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Famous songs that feature roses
“Everything’s Coming Up Roses“: This is a song from the Broadway musical “Gypsy,” which premiered in 1959. The song is sung by the character Rose, who is a pushy stage mother, as she encourages her daughter to pursue her dreams of becoming a star.
“Kiss from a Rose“: This is a song by the singer Seal, which was released in 1994. The song features the repeated line, “I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray,” and has been interpreted as a metaphor for the beauty and fragility of love.
“Bed of Roses“: This is a song by the band Bon Jovi, which was released in 1993. The song features the line, “I want to lay you down in a bed of roses,” and has been interpreted as a romantic ballad about the ups and downs of love.
“The Rose“: This is a song by the singer Bette Midler, which was released in 1979. The song features the line, “Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed,” and has been interpreted as a powerful ballad about the enduring nature of love.
Famous stories and legends that feature roses
“The Beauty and the Beast“: This is a French fairy tale that was first published in 1740. In the story, a young woman named Belle agrees to marry a beast in exchange for her father’s freedom. Over time, Belle comes to see the beauty within the beast, and he is transformed into a handsome prince. Roses feature prominently in the story, as the beast’s enchanted garden is filled with magical roses that play a crucial role in the plot.
“Rapunzel“: This is a German fairy tale that was first published in 1812. In the story, a young woman named Rapunzel is locked away in a tower by an evil witch. She grows her hair long and uses it as a rope to allow her lover to visit her. When the witch discovers their secret meetings, she cuts off Rapunzel’s hair and banishes her. Roses play a role in the story as well, as Rapunzel’s mother craves the magical rampion plant, which is often depicted as a type of rose.
“The War of the Roses“: This is a series of civil wars that took place in England between 1455 and 1487. The name “War of the Roses” comes from the fact that the two sides in the conflict were represented by different roses: the House of Lancaster, which was represented by a red rose, and the House of York, which was represented by a white rose. The conflict ended with the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, which combined the two roses into a new emblem that featured both a red and white rose.
“The Little Prince“: This is a novella written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and first published in 1943. The story follows a young prince who travels to different planets and learns important life lessons along the way. One of the planets he visits is inhabited by a single, fragile rose that the prince comes to love and care for. The rose symbolizes the beauty and fragility of life, as well as the importance of nurturing and caring for the things we love.
