Rosealia
Better Than Ezra
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Where have you gone my Rosealia? Into the crowd he'll never find you If you walk real fast and you stay down low [Chorus:] So many times, so many chances This one could be your last You say, "No, no, no the fighting has left me tired" You say, "No, no, no" but the hurting goes on Put on your mask wearing your cape Put on your mask, my Rosealia Put on your mask wearing your cape Put on your mask, my Rosealia What has he done my senorita? His kind of love is going to kill you Do you fake a smile when you dodge the blows? [Chorus] Ladies and gentlemen of America There'll no longer be hurt Jealousy can rip your heart out And jealousy can turn a hand into a fist [Chorus] My Rosealia
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Written by: KEVIN GRIFFIN
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Rosealia" is a song by the American alternative rock band "Better Than Ezra." The band was formed in 1988 and is based in New Orleans.
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Album InformationThe song "Rosealia" is off their second studio album, "Deluxe", which was originally released in 1993. The album was then picked up by Elektra Records and re-released internationally in 1995.
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Song PopularityThe song peaked at #24 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rosealia" won the Billboard Music Video Award for Best Clip in Alternative/Modern Rock in 1995.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song discuss the issue of domestic abuse. One theory is it is about a woman named 'Rosealia' who is facing this issue, the narrator is a friend trying to help her.
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Songwriter AppreciationKevin Griffin, the band's lead singer and songwriter, has mentioned in interviews that "Rosealia" is one of the songs he is most proud of.
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Charitable ContributionBetter Than Ezra has raised millions of dollars for various charities through their Better Than Ezra Foundation, and the song "Rosealia" remains an important part of their philanthropic legacy due to its emphasis on peace and love.
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Live Performances"Rosealia" is one of the band's consistent live selections, frequently performed in their setlists even years after its original release.
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Cover VariationsSeveral artists have covered and made their own rendition of "Rosealia". These versions often bring new interpretations to the thoughtful and poignant lyrics.
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Artistic InfluenceThe song has provided significant influence within the alternative rock genre, inspiring many emerging bands with its unique blend of gritty rock and meaningful, narrative lyrics.
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