Bed of roses Quote by The Band Perry
“If I die young bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song Oh oh oh oh Lord make me a rainbow I'll shine down on my mother She'll know I'm safe with you When she stands under my colors oh and Life ain't always what you think it ought to be no Ain't even grey but she buries her baby The sharp knife of a short life well I've had just enough time If I die young bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song The sharp knife of a short life well I've had just enough time And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger I've never know the lovin' of a man But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand There's a boy here in sun says here, love me forever Who would have thought forever could be severed by The sharp knife of a short life well I've had just enough time If I die young bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song”
About This Quote
Source Song: "If I Die Young" (Cover/Remix), 2022
The lyrics blend mortality, longing, and hope, urging acceptance of life's fleeting beauty.
In simple terms: Life is short; cherish it.
Key Takeaway
Live fully and love deeply.
Themes
mortality
love
hope
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
musical
When to use this quote
- funeral planning
- memorial art
- mental health coping
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Existentialism
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a "rainbow" symbolize for you?
- How can you honor loved ones without idealizing loss?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize death, ignoring grief complexities.
