Song Description
Song about a man's last gesture of love to his wife before his untimely death.
| Song Length |
3:05 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Sorrow |
| Similar Artists |
Fleetwood Mack, REM |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Verse 1
When the Valentine flowers came
He'd been gone just three days
Ordered them before he died
Hoped to see them arrive
Verse 2
Tears flowed as she stared at them
Felt his presence near
Stayed up all night to remember
The ups and downs through the years
Chorus
Midnight rain and roses
Red wine to take away the pain
When one door closes
Are you free or still in chains
Are you free or still in chains
Verse 3
Cancer took him at 39
He had a little time
He used it to make amends
For things he did not intend
Verse 4
In spite of his many sins
She loved him nonetheless
She was the last thing on his mind
Before he took his last breath
Bridge:
Some things in life never die
But the roses surely will
Love can be the sweetest thing
Or it can be a bitter pill
Chorus
Midnight rain and roses
Red wine to take away the pain
When one door closes
Are you free or still in chains
Are you free or still in chains