The character Rose appears in more than one JS Kantner songs. She is the archetypal female warrior who battles against the oppressors of her time. Sort of a Joan of Arc of the future. She is also the symbol for eternal love, both romantic and humanitarian.
This song itself is sort of a science fiction story, taking place in the future. There is a group of survivors after a holocaust and they carry on with Rose as their leader, to guide and inspire them. She is romantically involved with one of the group and he and the rest call out to her, to help them CARRY THE FIRE of hope for the human race.
The character Rose appears in more than one JS Kantner songs. She is the archetypal female warrior who battles against the oppressors of her time. Sort of a Joan of Arc of the future. She is also the symbol for eternal love, both romantic and humanitarian.
This song itself is sort of a science fiction story, taking place in the future. There is a group of survivors after a holocaust and they carry on with Rose as their leader, to guide and inspire them. She is romantically involved with one of the group and he and the rest call out to her, to help them CARRY THE FIRE of hope for the human race.