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“Wild Irish Rose” isn’t just a song—it’s a story, a journey, and an emotional embrace all wrapped up in a melody. From the very first note, it feels like sitting by a glowing fire, listening to a cherished memory unfold. The song carries the spirit of Ireland, its rich heritage, and its poetic beauty, all while weaving a deeply personal narrative that anyone with a heart can connect to.
What makes “Wild Irish Rose” special is how it balances melancholy and hope. It’s a tribute to a love that’s both untamed and delicate, much like the flower itself. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing that lingers long after the music fades, and the melody seems to cradle the listener in a bittersweet embrace. It feels like it was written just for those quiet, reflective moments in life when the past feels closer than ever.
Whether it’s the vivid imagery of the rose or the underlying themes of passion and resilience, this song has a way of reaching into your soul. It reminds you that beauty often comes with thorns, but that doesn’t make it any less worth cherishing.
Listening to “Wild Irish Rose” is like being transported to a windswept field, the air filled with the scent of wildflowers and memories. It’s a testament to love’s ability to endure, even in the face of hardship, and to the enduring beauty of those we hold dear
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They sent him to Asia to fight in a war
He came back home crazy and asking, “What for?”
They had him committed oh, medals and all
To a mental hospital with rubber walls
They cut off the funding oh, they cut off the lights
He hit the street runnin’ that cold winter night
Now the streets are the only place he can call home
He seems, oh so lonely, but he’s never alone
He lies there holding his Wild Irish Rose
This crazy old fool in the smelly old clothes
He could have had something much better, God knows
Than a half-empty bottle of Wild Irish Rose
A baby named Scarlet with laughing blue eyes
Has been in his wallet, ah way back since ’65
So much was forgotten, oh so far back in time
Way down in the bottom of a river of wine
You know, they found him at Clark street, West 25th
They can’t even find a heartbeat Lord, his fingers are stiff
Just like they’re all frozen, he’s holding her tight
But the habit, oh, it’s broken, this is Roses’ last night
He lies there holding his Wild Irish Rose
But his soul’s in a place where a real hero goes
Now he’s got something better much better, God knows
Than a half-empty bottle of Wild Irish Rose