Roses (feat. Juice WRLD & Brendon Urie)

In 'Roses,' benny blanco, featuring Juice WRLD and Brendon Urie, delves into the raw and painful emotions of heartbreak and disillusionment. The song opens with Juice WRLD's melancholic twist on the classic 'roses are red, violets are blue' rhyme, setting the tone for a narrative of love lost and the ensuing emotional turmoil. Juice WRLD's verses are a candid exploration of his feelings of foolishness and regret for falling in love, only to be left heartbroken. His lyrics convey a sense of being lost and unable to function without the person he loved, highlighting the depth of his emotional dependency.

Juice WRLD's verses also touch on themes of escapism and self-destruction, as he mentions using substances like shrooms and acid to cope with his pain. This reflects a common coping mechanism for many who experience intense emotional distress, seeking temporary relief through altered states of consciousness. The mention of 'heartbreak music' as a passion underscores the therapeutic yet painful process of channeling personal suffering into art. Juice WRLD's reference to his partner's 'plastic' heart suggests a sense of betrayal and insincerity, further deepening his sense of disillusionment.

Brendon Urie's contribution to the song adds another layer of emotional complexity. His lines express a yearning for genuine love and validation, feeling invisible and unappreciated despite his efforts. The repetition of the chorus by both artists reinforces the central theme of unreciprocated love and the foolishness of giving one's all to someone who doesn't truly value it. The song's closing lines by Juice WRLD encapsulate the ultimate realization of the futility of the relationship and a resolve to move forward, albeit with lingering bitterness and a commitment to staying true to oneself.