Lyric discussion by Jimmyzongo 

Cover art for Una Rosa Es Una Rosa lyrics by Mecano

This article includes multiple song lyrics, but my post is about the first one "A Rose is a Rose" which is another favorite Mecano song. I particularly love the play of words like "amar" (to love) is the beginning of "amargura" (bitterness). Another word play is "rosa" (rose) is the beginning of "rosario" (rosary). In the roman catholic faith, praying the rosary is one way of erasing your sins and be closer to heaven. The word "rosa" is also a popular female name in Spanish. The layers of meaning just go on and on... classic Mecano!

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