About the song
Let me introduce you to the timeless classic “The Rose” by the incomparable Bette Midler. Released in 1979, this soul-stirring ballad has left an indelible mark on music lovers around the world, with its poignant lyrics and Midler’s powerful vocals.
Written by Amanda McBroom, “The Rose” was featured as the title track on Bette Midler’s ninth studio album of the same name. The song quickly captured the hearts of audiences and soared to the top of the charts, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
What makes “The Rose” so special is its profound message of love, resilience, and the beauty that can emerge from life’s trials and tribulations. Midler’s emotive delivery imbues the song with raw emotion, drawing listeners into its heartrending narrative.
“The Rose” has earned widespread acclaim over the years, garnering Grammy Award nominations and solidifying its status as one of Bette Midler’s signature songs. Its universal themes and timeless appeal have ensured its place in the pantheon of great American ballads.
Whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or rediscovering its magic, “The Rose” continues to inspire and uplift listeners of all ages. So, take a moment to immerse yourself in the beauty of this iconic song and let Bette Midler’s heartfelt performance remind you of the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Lyrics
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
It’s the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It’s the dream afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It’s 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