Roses - Carly Rae Jepsen Apr 2026

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

"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 - Carly Rae Jepsen

It deals with the internal conflict of remembering a relationship fondly while recognizing its toxicity. The lyrics use garden imagery, where a once-vibrant