It deals with the internal conflict of remembering a relationship fondly while recognizing its toxicity.
"Roses" is the final track on Carly Rae Jepsen βs 2016 EP, Eβ’MOβ’TION: Side B . It is widely considered by critics and fans to be a standout "somber" track in her discography, departing from her signature upbeat synth-pop. Release Date: August 26, 2016. ROSES - Carly Rae Jepsen
"Roses" is often cited as a hidden gem that nearly didn't make the cut for Side B because Jepsen was scared to release it . Roses | Carly Rae Jepsen Wiki | Fandom It deals with the internal conflict of remembering
Eβ’MOβ’TION: Side B (a collection of unreleased tracks from the Emotion recording sessions). Songwriters: Carly Rae Jepsen and Ryan Stewart. Producers: Ryan Stewart and Kyle Shearer. Genre: Synth-pop, power pop, and ambient-pop. Song Meaning and Themes Release Date: August 26, 2016