(Maybe my)
Eh-eh-XCX
(Maybe my, uhh)
Maybe my only light
Don’t you recognise
You’re the only one I want, uhh
Cold like ice, petrified, uhh
Loving what you’re doing to me
(Doin’ to me)
White roses in the snow
Never let me go
Lying in your bed and movin’ slow
Taking off our clothes
Giving you it all
All I need is you and me alone
Love is like a rose
Baby, let it grow
No one knows the secrets that you know
Come on, pull me close
Lay me in the snow
I know you can feel it
You’ll be mine every night
I’m trying to advertise
You’re the only one I want, uhh
Hold me tight, yeah, Marlboro Light, uhh
Loving what you’re doing to me
White roses in the snow
Never let me go
Lying in your bed and moving slow
Taking off our clothes
Giving you it all
All I need is you and me alone
Love is like a rose
Baby, let it grow
No one knows the secrets that you know
Come on, pull me close
Lay me in the snow
I know you can feel it
We’re gonna melt down
Gonna disappear into the sun, into the sun
Gonna burn down together like fire
We can’t get enough
(No, no, no, no)
We’re tied like white roses
You know we’re never coming undone, coming undone
‘Cause I wanna stay forever
I know that you’re the only one, only one
White roses in the snow
Never let me go
Lying in your bed and moving slow
Taking off our clothes
Giving you it all
All I need is you and me alone
Love is like a rose
Baby, let it grow
No one knows the secrets that you know
Come on, pull me close
Lay me in the snow
I know you can feel it
(Ooh, aah, yeah)
Come on, pull me close, lay me in the snow
I know you can feel it
Come on, pull me close, lay me in the snow
I know you can feel it
Exploring Longing and Intimacy in “White Roses”
“White Roses” by Charli XCX creates a world of vulnerability and longing, where love is depicted as something both fragile and powerful. The recurring imagery of white roses in the snow evokes purity and the uniqueness of a relationship, with the cold backdrop serving as a contrast to the warmth found in intimacy. The lyrics focus on private moments shared between lovers, emphasizing secrecy, desire, and the deep connection that grows when two people are truly alone. Lines like “Love is like a rose, baby, let it grow” suggest the importance of nurturing affection, while references to melting and burning down together capture the intensity of passion that defines the relationship. The song ultimately celebrates the beauty of closeness and the thrill of love that feels both secret and boundless.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Asylum Records
- Songwriters: Charli XCX, A.G. Cook