Kiss From A Rose

Seal · Platinum Collection [2010]

There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea.

You became the light on the dark side of me.

Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.



But did you know,

That when it snows,

My eyes become large and,

The light that you shine can be seen.



Baby,

I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.

Ooh,

The more I get of you

Stranger it feels, yeah.

And now that your rose is in bloom,

A light hits the gloom on the grey.



There is so much a man can tell you,

So much he can say.



You remain,

My power, my pleasure, my pain.

Baby, to me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny

Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?



But did you know,

That when it snows,

My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.



Baby,

I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.

Ooh, the more I get of you

stranger it feels, yeah.



Now that your rose is in bloom.

A light hits the gloom on the grey,



I've been kissed by a rose on the grey,

I've been kissed by a rose ( on the grey)

...And if I should fall, at all

I've been kissed by a rose (on the grey)



There is so much a man can tell you,

So much he can say.



You remain

My power, my pleasure, my pain.



To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny

Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby.



But did you know,

That when it snows,

My eyes become large and,

the light that you shine can be seen.



Baby,

I might compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey,

Ooh, the more I get of you

Stranger it feels, yeah



Now that your rose is in bloom,

A light hits the gloom on the grey.



Yes I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.

Ooh, the more I get of you

stranger it feels, yeah.



Now that your rose is in bloom.

A light hits the gloom on the grey,



Now that your rose is in bloom.

A light hits the gloom on the grey.

Kiss From A Rose

Seal's 'Kiss From A Rose' stands as a defining track of the mid-1990s soul revival, blending R&B sensibilities with a haunting vocal delivery that transcended genre boundaries. Originally featured on his debut album 'Seal (Second Album),' the song achieved global prominence through its inclusion in the 1995 film 'Leather,' cementing its status as a cultural touchstone. The recording showcases Seal's signature emotive style, characterized by a raw, unpolished vocal approach that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. Its enduring popularity has led to numerous reissues, including the 2010 'Platinum Collection,' ensuring its place in the canon of essential soul and R&B recordings. The song's ability to evoke profound emotion without relying on complex production techniques highlights its timeless appeal and influence on subsequent artists in the genre.