3 Meanings
Add Yours
Follow
Share
Q&A

Sweet Rosalyn Lyrics

Slappin' leather was devised
During a wild streak in her life
She has a cheap apartment
Up on Royal Street
She brought home just enough
To keep her on her feet
She don't believe in anything
But it you ask her, she'll say
There's plenty of things to believe in

[Chorus]
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes you gotta give in
Sweet Rosalyn
Sometimes you gotta give in
Sometimes you gotta be loved

She got a number off the bathroom wall
She was looking for a good time
So she made the call
Got a strangely calm voice on the other line
Sneaky little priest trying to reach out to the swine
He said, "Hello my name is Father Tim
Seems to me your zeal for this life
Has been wearing a little thin"

Chorus

Well, maybe we all could use a little grace
To know when to run and when to
Stay in one place

Chorus
3 Meanings

Add your song meanings, interpretations, facts, memories & more to the community.

Add your thoughts...
Cover art for Sweet Rosalyn lyrics by Sheryl Crow

Where is Royal Street?

Cover art for Sweet Rosalyn lyrics by Sheryl Crow

She has a cheap apartment Up on Royal Street

It means she bought the cheapest house in a nice neighborhood.

Cover art for Sweet Rosalyn lyrics by Sheryl Crow

This song is about a stripper, using the money she makes to create an illusion of fulfillment and happiness

 
Questions and Answers

Ask specific questions and get answers to unlock more indepth meanings & facts.

Ask a question...