Verse 1)
(Slightly breathy, intimate vocal)
Little rosebud, tiny rose,
On your skin, its secret glows.
Like a blush, a gentle sweep,
Promises that beauty keeps.
In this mask, a soft embrace,
Every use, a new-found grace.
(Pre-Chorus)
(Building intensity, more layered vocals)
When the sunlight starts to gleam,
You're the beauty in my dream.
Gentle breezes softly blow,
Watch your inner radiance grow.
(Chorus)
(Fuller, more powerful vocal, still with that unique Ellie Goulding vibrato and texture – think "Lights" or "Burn" but softer)
Oh, my darling, First Love Rose,
Every moment, your true self shows.
Little ritual, so complete,
Makes your whole wide world feel sweet.
Yeah, you make my whole wide world so sweet.
(Verse 2)
(Slightly more rhythmic, a touch more urgency in the delivery)
Petals soft, a tender touch,
Meaning to your skin so much.
Dirt and grime just fade away,
Fresh and clear for every day.
In the mirror, softly bright,
Bathed in a brand new, rosy light.
(Pre-Chorus)
(Building again, harmonies kicking in)
When the sunlight starts to gleam,
You're the beauty in my dream.
Gentle breezes softly blow,
Watch your inner radiance grow.
(Chorus)
(Even more expansive, strong vocal, ad-libs if imagined)
Oh, my darling, First Love Rose,
Every moment, your true self shows.
Little ritual, so complete,
Makes your whole wide world feel sweet.
Yeah, you make my whole wide world so sweet.
(Bridge)
(More stripped back, intimate again, almost like a whisper, then building)
From the morning till the night,
You're my guiding star, my light.
In your eyes, a sparkling gleam,
Living out a lovely dream.
(Slight pause, then a gentle build back with more energy)
Oh-oh-oh, a lovely dream...
(Chorus)
( climactic, powerful, soaring vocal with layered harmonies, classic Ellie Goulding runs/melismas)
Oh, my darling, First Love Rose!
Every moment, your true self shows!
Little ritual, so complete,
Makes your whole wide world feel sweet!
Yeah, you make my whole wide world so sweet!
(Ad-libs: "So sweet...", "Oh, First Love Rose...")
(Outro - Fading synths, gentle b**t slowing, ethereal vocal ad-libs of "First Love Rose" repeating softly, then a final, sustained "oooooh" or hum)
(Fade to silence)