[Juice WRLD:]
Ayy, ayy, uh
Roses are red, violets are blue (Check)
My heart is dead, I’m such a fool
Why did I fall for you?
I gave it all for you
Roses are red (Check), violets are blue (Check)
My heart is dead (Check), I’m such a fool (Check)
Why did I fall for you?
I gave it all for you
Feelin’ lost, don’t know what to do
But I just got some head in the back of my coupe
Still feelin’ dead when I think about you
I can’t do a damn thing when I’m without you
I’ma take a trip to the past off the shrooms
Off the acid
Then I’ll fuck a bad bitch
Uh, ayy, call me young savage
But I’m ballin’ like a young Maverick
This heartbreak music is such a passion
I thought I left it inside the past-tense
You gave me your heart, it was made of plastic
No father-havin’, I’m a bastard
At least I’m a rich one
You need a real nigga, you should go get one
So many hoes in my face, I could pick one
Make her pop it like a zit, huh
Roses are red (Check), violets are blue (Check)
My heart is dead (Check), I’m such a fool (Check)
Why did I fall for you?
I gave it all for you
Roses are red (Check), violets are blue (Check)
My heart is dead (Check), I’m such a fool (Check)
Why did I fall for you?
I gave it all for you
[Brendon Urie:]
Say you want my love and I believe you
But every look you give, it’s like I’m see-through
Show me that you want me like I need you
And I need you, yeah
Say you want my love and I believe you
But every look you give, it’s like I’m see-through
Show me that you want me like I need you
And I need you
Roses are red, violets are blue
My heart is dead, I’m such a fool (Check)
Why did I fall for you?
I gave it all for you
Roses are red (Check), violets are blue (Check)
My heart is dead (Check), I’m such a fool (Check)
Why did I fall for you?
I gave it all for you
[Juice WRLD:]
She let me on the loose
Love around my neck startin’ to feel like the noose
All of the lies startin’ to feel like the truth
At the end of the day, bitch, I’m lyin’, flippin’ you
I’m sick of bein’ ridiculed
You playin’ with my heart, you made me look like a fool
This a tragedy, it may end up on the news
I don’t got no time for anyone, not these fools
No, no, oh, oh
At the end of the day, what are you gon’ do?
At the end of the day I don’t wanna be with you
Ooh, at the end of the day I’ma still keep it true, true, true
Exploring Heartbreak and Vulnerability in “Roses”
“Roses” by benny blanco, featuring Juice WRLD and Brendon Urie, delves into the complexities of love and heartache with raw honesty. Juice WRLD’s verses openly express the pain of a broken relationship, using the familiar phrase “roses are red, violets are blue” to contrast romantic ideals with emotional reality. The repetition of “my heart is dead, I’m such a fool” highlights feelings of regret and vulnerability, while references to escapism, substance use, and fleeting relationships underscore his struggle to cope with loss.
Dual Perspectives and Emotional Contrast
Brendon Urie’s chorus brings a different dimension, conveying the longing for genuine connection and the ache of feeling invisible to someone you care about. Together, the artists paint a vivid picture of love’s highs and lows, emphasizing the impact of emotional honesty and the challenges of moving on from heartbreak.
Song Credits
Songwriters: benny blanco, Juice WRLD (Jarad Higgins), Brendon Urie
Release Year: 2019
Label: Friends Keep Secrets, Interscope Records