Story Behind The Song
How does one ever accept the loss of a child? My daughter, Rosie, was the closest thing to perfection I had ever seen - she completely changed my life in so many ways. We went everywhere together, usually with her in a kiddie pack on my back and me on my bicycle. She became a beautiful, sassy, strong lady. Losing her to an undiagnosed heart ailment was agony (and still is). Sometimes I feel her presence and, recently, it was strong enough to elicit this song. I didn't think I would record it or share it with anyone because it is uber-personal but my son said, in his typically sage style, that the more personal a song, the more it deserves to be heard. So here is an ode to the "Rose" in my garden.
Song Description
In loving memory......
| Song Length |
5:37 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Love for Child, Daughter |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
V1: I miss you every day
I miss you every day
Don't know why you had to go
Maybe I'll never know
If I'd have been more brave
Do you think I could have saved you?
I'm trying to understand
I don't know if I can
Cho: But I know you're out there somewhere
Even if you're known by some other name
To me you'll always be
The rose in the garden to me
V2: When you were a little girl
You were the center of my world
Such blue eyes and blonde hair
I carried you everywhere
I still can feel the breath you left
On the back of my neck
Riding my bike through town
Trying to calm you down
Cho:
V3: The worst moment of my life
I heard the words "Goodbye"
I looked at you but you were gone
I didn't think I could go on
But somehow we survive
I guess I had to stay alive
For those who needed me
To be forever family
Cho:
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