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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Black Rose" by the artist "Volbeat"

The song "Black Rose" by Volbeat explores the agonizing aftermath of a breakup and the subsequent struggle for liberation from a toxic relationship. The lyrical protagonist finds himself in deep despair, counting down the days until the pain subsides.

He feels lost and broken, oscillating between emotional extremes ("feel like a rich man, feel like a poor man"). The imagery of "self-destruction on a ball lightning ride" vividly portrays his inner turmoil and the danger these relationships pose to him.

"She" in the song symbolizes the ex-lover who caused him pain and suffering. The call to "cut out her tongue" and "don't believe a word she says" speaks of deep distrust and a desire to protect oneself from further manipulation.

The recurring lines "Those days were so innocent" and "A backpack full of hope that was only mine and yours" express a longing for past happiness and lost innocence.

The image of "a knot of snakes" can be interpreted as a symbol of deceit, betrayal, and the poisonous nature of this relationship.

At the end of the song, the metaphor of the "black rose" appears, personifying both the dark side of love and the potential for rebirth. The lyrical hero decides to let go of the past and allow the "black rose" to find its way to freedom, realizing that he, too, needs healing.

Counting days 'til it's over, my friends

'Til it's over, my friends, count along

Counting days 'til it's over, my friends

‘Til it's over, my friends, count along

Feeling rich, feeling poor, feeling nothing more

Self destructive on a rollercoaster fireball

Cut her tongue, don't believe a word she says

She's on a hunt, cooking cooking cooking misery

Left my heart on the shelf for way too long

Sick and tired, picking up from the dirty floor

I saw the line of snakes that came to me

So innocent were the days

The taste of good memories

A bag full of hope that was

Only for me and you

No more broken dreams

I feel like a loaded gun

Spitting bullets at your armor of mind control

Cut her tongue, don't believe a word she says

She's on a hunt, cooking cooking cooking misery

Cannot think, cannot talk, cannot do it right

Can't call the doctor, he's as sick as you and I

I saw the line of snakes that came to me

So innocent were the days

The taste of good memories

A bag full of hope that was

Only for me and you

So innocent were the days

The taste of good memories

A bag full of hope that was

Only for me and you

Counting days 'til it's over, my friends

'Til it's over, my friends, count along

Counting days 'til it's over, my friends

'Til it's over, my friends count along

Counting days 'til it's over, my friends

'Til it's over, my friends, count along

Counting days 'til it's over, my friends

'Til it's over that thing called love

So innocent were the days,

The taste of good memories

A bag full of hope that was

Only for me and you

So innocent were the days,

The taste of good memories

A bag full of hope that was

Only for me and you

Please let it grow, where it belongs

There in the dark where the shadows are born

Leave it alone. I'm sure it will find its way

To redeem and blossom

'Cause I know, the black rose will find its home

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