I Should Have Sent Roses
Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John
Looking up at the sky
Cursing a wondering star
Well If I were you
I'd throw rocks at the moon
I'd say damn you wherever you are
I don't know where to start
This cage 'round my heart
Locked up what I'd meant to say
Or I felt all along the way
Just wondering how come
I couldn't take your breath away
Cause I never sent roses
I never did enough
I didn't know how to love you
Though I loved you so much
When I should've sent roses
When you crossed my mind
No other reason
Than the fact you were mine
I should've sent roses
Looking back on my life
Oh, if fate should decide
I could do it all over again
I'd build no more walls
I'd stay true and recall
The fragrance of you on the wind
You'll get better than me
Someone who can see
Right from the start
Given all that you need
I'll slip away
Knowing I'm half the man I could be
Cause I never sent roses
I never did enough
I didn't know how to love you
Though I loved you so much
And I should have sent roses
When you crossed my mind
For no other reason
Than the fact you were mine
I should've sent roses
Yeah should've sent roses
I Should Have Sent Roses
Elton John's 'I Should Have Sent Roses' stands as a poignant reflection on regret and missed opportunities, delivered with his signature melodic sensibility. The track explores themes of unfulfilled potential and the emotional weight of actions left undone, characteristic of John's ability to weave personal narrative into broader musical statements. While often associated with his broader catalog of introspective ballads, this recording captures a specific moment of vulnerability within his discography. The song's structure and lyrical content invite listeners to contemplate the consequences of hesitation and the paths not taken, fitting seamlessly into the emotional landscape of John's work during this period. It remains a testament to his skill in crafting songs that resonate with universal human experiences of longing and reflection.