RED ON MY ROSE by tom jensen
I’ve been wanting to see you
While waiting to tell you
That things have changed
Since the last time that we last spoke
Me, he who was once
So rich with love
Well, I still have no money
But I’ve never been broke
Nor broken or defeated
That’s why I’ve been looking forward to us meeting
So I can tell you the news
I want to write a song for you
Have you ever been a muse?
Lately I’ve been tapping my toes
And feeling far less confused
Even though I don’t know
Just how the melody goes
Nor am I sure of the words
They’re still here inside of my soul
Still I’m inspired to write tonight
Even though I recently lost my best friend
And now I’m back with just my pen
Feeling so happy-go-lucky just to feel love again
For a long time
My heart was closed
Yet you pried it open…
I bet you didn’t even know
For so long I hid it not to leave it exposed
You’re the one who did it - you put the red back on my rose
At the same time you put the smile on my face
When I found myself in such a negative place
Trapped inside a time
When I thought I fell from grace
You made me want to stand up
And rejoin the human race
I’m inspired to write today
About what’s been on my mind the most
I’ve been wanting to bring you a flower
For putting the red back on my rose