Spicing up Mad Monday with some awesome music, we look to Adam Lambert, who thrills us with “Roses” from his fourth studio album, Velvet.  

Mad Monday serves as a marvelous means to start off a hectic, work week for many.  Monday is among the more hated days of the week, so let’s spice it up with some music, shall we? Today’s Mad Monday (March 30, 2020), commences with the Adam Lambert song, “Roses.”

On “Roses,” a highlight from his electrifying, ‘funked-out,’ gem-of-a fourth studio album, Velvet, Adam Lambert collaborates with musical royalty – Nile Rodgers of Chic notoriety.  The resulting “Roses” is among the grooviest, most LIT records appearing on Velvet.  I love the restraint that Lambert shows on the verses and pre-chorus, bringing more punch on yet another spot-on chorus. What is the maddening situation for Mr. Lambert? Why ROSES without emotions!  Matters of the heart!

“And all that I got was roses
Don’t mean a thing without emotions
Baby, just do it right, focus
‘Cause I just needed your love tonight, tonight, tonight.”

Basically, Lambert wants more of an emotional connection, so much so that on the second verse he asks, “Is it love or are we just fuckin’? / Tell me, baby, you can’t keep me waiting.” “Roses” is definitely a song that is made for Monday because of the sheer frustration that is experienced in the given situation and Monday in general, sigh.

Adam Lambert • Velvet • More is More • 2020

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