The lines I wrote in my post about roses and thorns a're about the beauty of wholeness: embracing both light and shadow. "You can't admire the rose and blame the thorns..." →Meaning: Don’t praise someone’s beauty, charm, or light without also accepting their shadows, wounds, defenses, or the hard-earned parts of them. The thorns aren’t flaws—they’re part of strength. It's a call for real acceptance, not romantic idealization. "Roses aren't for those who fear the thorns..." → Meaning: If you're only here for someone's light and not ready to handle their depth, their boundaries, or the scars they carry—you're not ready for them at all. It’s a boundary check. A truth bomb. The metaphor goes beyond beauty—I am using the rose as a symbol of a whole, complex person. The thorns represent:Boundaries,Past pain ,protective behaviour, real-life difficulties, and strength My lyrics aren't about romanticizing beauty—it’s about respecting wholeness. That shifts it from cliché to emotional wisdom. 😌 - Vasu -