Carly Rae Jepsen - Roses -

"Roses" is often cited as a hidden gem that nearly didn't make the cut for Side B because Jepsen was scared to release it . Roses | Carly Rae Jepsen Wiki | Fandom

E•MO•TION: Side B (a collection of unreleased tracks from the Emotion recording sessions). Songwriters: Carly Rae Jepsen and Ryan Stewart. Producers: Ryan Stewart and Kyle Shearer. Genre: Synth-pop, power pop, and ambient-pop. Song Meaning and Themes ROSES - Carly Rae Jepsen

"Roses" is the final track on Carly Rae Jepsen ’s 2016 EP, E•MO•TION: Side B . It is widely considered by critics and fans to be a standout "somber" track in her discography, departing from her signature upbeat synth-pop. Release Date: August 26, 2016. "Roses" is often cited as a hidden gem

It deals with the internal conflict of remembering a relationship fondly while recognizing its toxicity. Producers: Ryan Stewart and Kyle Shearer

Some listeners interpret the track as a meditation on permanent loss or the death of a loved one, given the fragility and haunting nature of the lyrics. Critical Reception

The lyrics use garden imagery, where a once-vibrant love "fades to black" as the relationship dies.