In this emotionally charged track, Paramore delves into the struggle between maintaining optimism and confronting reality. The "rose-colored boy" symbolizes an ever-optimistic individual who views life through a positive lens, contrasting sharply with the narrator's growing cynicism stemming from personal hardships and global despair. The repeated request to "just let me cry a little bit longer" serves as a plea for space to process grief without forced positivity. The song critiques societal pressures to appear happy and highlights the authenticity found in acknowledging one's true emotions, suggesting that understanding and acceptance are crucial in navigating life's darker moments.
Rose-Colored Boy
Lyrics
Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather
Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather
Rose-colored boy
I hear you making all that noise
About the world you want to see
And oh, I'm so annoyed
'Cause I just killed off what was left of the optimist in me, ooh
But hearts are breaking, and wars are raging on
And I have taken my glasses off
You got me nervous
I'm right at the end of my rope
A half-empty girl
Don't make me laugh, I'll choke
Just let me cry a little bit longer
I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to
Hey man, we all can't be like you
I wish we were all rose-colored too
My rose-colored boy
Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather
I want you to stop insisting that I'm not a lost cause
'Cause I've been through a lot
Really all I've got is just to stay pissed off
If it's alright by you
But hearts are breaking, and wars are raging on
And I have taken my glasses off
You got me nervous
And you're turning it into a joke
A half-empty girl
Don't make me laugh, I'll
Just let me cry a little bit longer
I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to
Hey, man, we all can't be like you
I wish we were all rose-colored too
My rose-colored boy
Mhm-mmh, ooh
Leave me here a little bit longer
I think I wanna stay in the car
I don't want anybody seeing me cry now
You say, "We gotta look on the bright side"
I say, "Well maybe if you wanna go blind"
You say my eyes are getting too dark now
But boy, you ain't ever seen my mind
Just let me cry a little bit longer
I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to
Hey, man, we all can't be like you
I wish we were all rose-colored too
My rose-colored
Just let me cry (cry) a little bit longer
I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to
I know we all can't be like you
I wish we were all rose-colored too
My rose-colored boy
Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather
Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather
Writer(s): Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor York, Zach Farro
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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