Sabre and the Rose
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He said, we'll take us into town, lay our money down
I'll bring you the sweetest thing that grows
Because the fairest ones in sight are bloomin every night
At a tavern called the Sabre and the Rose..
— Kris Kristofferson
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "He said, we'll take us into town, lay our money down
I'll bring you the sweetest thing that grows
Because the fairest ones in sight are bloomin every night
At a tavern called the Sabre and the Rose.." in the context of "Sabre and the Rose" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Kris Kristofferson" (Song lyrics: All songs written by Kris Kristofferson except as indicated., Easter Island (1978))
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About Kris Kristofferson
Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson (June 22, 1936 – September 28, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and writer.
About Kris Kristofferson
Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson (June 22, 1936 – September 28, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and writer.
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