About the song
Written by Bill Rice and Sharon Rice, “Til a Tear Becomes a Rose” is a country ballad that tells the story of a man who is grieving the loss of his lover. The song was first recorded by American country music artist Keith Whitley in 1989, and it was released as the second single from his album, I Wonder Do You Think About Me. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1990.
The song begins with the narrator describing the pain he is feeling after losing his lover. He sings, “I can’t believe you’re gone, I can’t believe you’re not here.” He is heartbroken and lost, and he doesn’t know how he will go on without her.
The chorus of the song is a beautiful expression of the narrator’s love for his lost lover. He sings, “Til a tear becomes a rose, I’ll never let you go.” He is willing to wait forever for her to return, even if it means waiting until the day he dies.
The song’s bridge is a moment of hope for the narrator. He sings, “I know that someday we’ll be together again.” He believes that he will be reunited with his lover in the afterlife, and this gives him comfort.
“Til a Tear Becomes a Rose” is a powerful and moving song about love, loss, and hope. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever lost someone they loved.
Key words: Keith Whitley, Til a Tear Becomes a Rose, country music, love, loss, hope, ballad