Purple and scarred
It’s the color that will be on my heart, my heart, my heart
When you are done and dusting with me
I fall apart when I wash your touches off of my skin, my skin, my skin
I know you’re tired of sticking to me
Why am I deep in black roses?
Dateless doses
I’m falling victim to black roses
You’ve got a diamond desire
Gonna step into the blue fire
Touching your lips with my skin
I’m on another level
I can’t let go
Sat in the garden of sin, like an angel with the dirty wings
Tainted by tastes of the soul, this is another level
I need to know
Why am I deep in black roses?
Dateless doses
I’m falling victim to black roses
Black roses, black roses
I’m falling victim to black roses
You’re turning me off
Out of phase and into focus you keep turning me on
You’re turning me on, you’re turning me off
Black roses, going down down down
Black roses, going down down down
Black roses, going down down down
Black roses, black roses
Deep in black roses
Dateless doses
I’m falling victim to black roses
Black roses, black roses
I’m falling victim to black roses
Black roses, black roses
I’m falling victim to black roses
Black roses, black roses, black roses
Unraveling the Symbolism of “Black Roses”
Charli XCX’s “Black Roses” weaves a lush, haunting narrative around heartbreak and emotional turmoil. The recurring motif of black roses stands as a powerful symbol of love turned toxic—something beautiful now marked by darkness and pain. Throughout the song, the imagery of scars, gardens of sin, and the struggle to wash away memories paints a vivid picture of vulnerability. The lyrics suggest a cycle of desire and disillusionment, where the protagonist is caught between letting go and lingering attachment. Lines such as “falling victim to black roses” capture the inescapable pull of a love that is both alluring and destructive, while the fluctuating phrases “you’re turning me on, you’re turning me off” reflect emotional volatility and confusion. Charli XCX’s delivery, paired with these evocative lyrics, invites listeners into an intimate exploration of love’s darker shades.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Release Year: 2024