Seal is a British singer-songwriter who has had many hits but "Kiss From A Rose" is one of his best. Such a beautiful song. Other hits were "Crazy", "Killer", "Future Love Paradise". He was married at one time to German super model Heidi Klum & had 3 children with her.
Seal is a recovering drug addict and I've loved, and heard this song 1,000 times and I never considered that snow as a coke reference. Brilliant! I think you nailed it...
I saw Seal respond to somebody asking him if he's saying "grey" or "grave", and he asked them what THEY THOUGHT. He left it to whoever is listening to decide for themselves. Seal used to be married to Heidi Klum, btw, and you REALLY should watch him sing it live. Lovely song.
Seal was Heidi Klum’s husband for many years…you know Heidi Klum one of the judges from X-Factor…Seal is a major rock star…absolutely love his writing and voice.
You are the first who connect the dots, I.e. the drugs allusion. You really listen to lyrics very well. As a writer myself, lyrics and words are always more important to me than the music. Another wonderful song full of hidden meanings and layers is The Day Before You Came by ABBA. It is one of the most analyzed popsongs to date. I would love to see what you make of it. All the best, love and a very merry Christmas from the Netherlands!
SEAL wrote this Song in 1987 and thought it was too "mushy" so much so that he discarded it until his Producer Trevor Horn got a hold of it. It became his first #1 Hit in America !
I remember this song also being a soundtrack for one of the Batman movies. I know it was my favourite Batman movie, but can't remember which one it was anymore 😆
“Kiss from a Rose on the GRAVE.” He is describing his life as a grave. A dark and dreary place. And he describes her as a rose on that grave. A single bright spot in that gloom.
This was the title song for " Batman Forever" the movie and the video clip is with scenes from that movie. He started out in the late 80s, but not really discovered until mid 90s. Smooth sultry voice. He has burn marks on his cheeks from a disease, i think Lupus.
Really enjoyed your reaction! Great comments on the layers of the song, on the different interpretation of the lyrics regarding grey and grave, and just your enjoyment of the song. And yes, I've been listening this song for years and don't get tired of it, just so many different things to listen each time.
I will just throw out my interpretation. It’s about finding happiness in a state of depression. A kiss from a rose on the grey. Feels like light touching through the darkness
If you want to get deeper into this song, Rick Beato interviewed Seal on his youtube channel and they did a deep dive into it, you might want to watch it Shon, not for a reaction, just for yourself.
seal was born in paddington london, is 60 and 6ft 3 this song is from the soundtrak to batman forever(1995) the first song i heard of his was killer by adamski ft seal in 91 followed by crazy the offical video is of it's time.the image on the album is a good representation of him.
I always thought it was “grave” just given the fact that this song was the theme for a Batman movie back in the 90s. I don’t know what difference that makes, I guess just the gothic connotation of a rose on the grave. But it’s open to interpretation. I’ve always loved this song and can’t believe I didn’t get the drug symbolism. I’m a nurse for heavens sake, I’ve seen those large “snow” eyes many times haha.
This is Heidi klum's ex Seal, a very poetic R&B singer with hits from the 90s that resonate today. Even his incredible song "Prayer for the Dying" makes me cry. He wrote it for people who had AIDS
You’re so literate… I listen to you with great interest, facial expression, speech, you are alive! Wonderful RU-vid poster! I sub with you. Thanks! Listener from Alabama.✅🧠😎
Great reaction. He’s an amazing singer & the music sets the mood of the song. I feel like he’s addicted to her like a drug. He wonders if it’s a one sided love because he says my pain, & the stranger it feels. Rose on the grey could mean that the light he saw in her he begins to question it as now being in a grey area . That’s just my humble opinion but it could be a totally different meaning 🤷🏻♀️
Please do Barcelona by Freddie Mercury (Queen) and Montserrat Caballe (opera singer that Freddie adored). They shared the most beautiful platonic loving relationship based on their shared passion for music. He just wanted to do one song with her, but she ended up asking to do an entire album with him since she adored him and his sound so much and had such great respect for him. Even in her later interviews, she said the most beautiful things about him. It is his most exquisite performance.
The reason that the song is so unique and memorable is that Seal didn't know it wasn't supposed to be. Music is so bland and formulaic that someone using a chord progression outside the accepted industry ones really stands out.
You want a great singer who hits 7 octaves, take a listen to Dimash. He's Kazakhstani but his major influence was Michael Jackson. BTW, Seal has always given this ol' girl chills with his voice. Thx for the Reaction.
Great song that Seal himself didn't really like. I personally only like this one but 'Crazy' has a lot of likes as well. I'd suggest 'Billy Ocean - Loverboy' next, personally. Cheers.
British artist, amazing talent. This song is from 94(?), and included in a Batman movie around that time. Please react to his first hit, Crazy", official video. Thanks
If you havent already check out pentatonix cover of this song. It will almost make you forget about seals version. Play it and tell me truthfully which is your favorite.
I know you prob get a lot of requests. I put a few in the four non blondes comments that you will DIG LOL. Also Santana soul sacrifice live at woodstock is a masterpiece so plz consider my requests. Peace
I'm a newbie. So, if you haven't heard Whitney Houston singing the National Anthem (Star Spangle Banner) live at super bowl XXV drop everything and go check it out...mind blowing. Please, forgive if you've already been there & done that. Thanks.
Bro I'm sorry but I have to point this out what the hell is that squeaky voice rapper even saying in the beginning of your videos literally sounds like when a 3 year old throws a fit
Great video, new sub. I don't know if you have reacted to it yet, but I recommend the song Soulja's Story from the 2Pacalypse Now album. It's inspired by the true story of brothers, George and Johnathan Jackson. Would also love to see you react to some of these, N2Deep's - Back To The Hotel, Nemesis's - Munchies For Your Bass, Slick Rick's - Teenage Love, Oran "Juice" Jones's - The Rain, Whodini's - Five Minutes of Funk, and Newcleus's - Jam On It.🔥🔥🔥
