Little Things
One Direction Lyrics
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But bear this in mind, it was meant to be
And I'm joinin' up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me
I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly
I won't let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
But if I do, it's you
Oh, it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me
I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape
You never want to know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me
I won't let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things
You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
And you'll never treat yourself right, darlin', but I want you to
If I let you know I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh
And I've just let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
'Cause it's you, oh, it's you
It's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you
And all these little things
I won't let these little things slip
Out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all your little things
The song Little Things by One Direction is a beautiful expression of love and acceptance. The lyrics talk about how the little things that others might see as flaws or imperfections are what make someone unique and perfect to the person who loves them. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer's hand fits perfectly with his lover's, indicating that they are meant to be together. He describes his partner's unique features in detail, such as the freckles on her cheeks, the crinkles by her eyes when she smiles, and the dimples in her back. Even though she might not see these qualities as attractive, the singer finds them endlessly lovable.
In the second verse, the singer talks about his partner's habits and insecurities. He observes that she can't go to bed without a cup of tea, and this might explain why she talks in her sleep. He also notes that she doesn't like the sound of her voice on tape and doesn't want to know how much she weighs. She squeezes into her jeans, indicating that she might have body issues. Despite all these quirks and insecurities, the singer reassures his partner that she is perfect the way she is.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of accepting and loving the little things that make someone unique. The singer promises that he won't let these little things slip out of his mouth, but if he does, it's because he loves his partner. He affirms that he is in love with his partner and all her little things, and she will never love herself as much as he loves her.
Overall, Little Things by One Direction teaches us the importance of loving and accepting ourselves and our partners for who they are, even with their quirks and imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me
The physical alignment of our hands feels planned and destined to connect.
But bear this in mind, it was meant to be
Our relationship is divinely orchestrated and fated to be.
And I'm joinin' up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
I'm learning every aspect of your unique facial features and connecting them in my mind.
And it all makes sense to me
Through this process, I've discovered an even deeper connection to you and understanding of who you are.
I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You have insecurities about the wrinkles around your eyes that appear when you smile.
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
You have negative feelings toward certain physical aspects of your body.
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
Even parts of your body that you may not give much thought to, like the dimples on your back, are appreciated and loved by me.
But I'll love them endlessly
Despite any perceived imperfections, I will continue to love every part of you forever.
I won't let these little things slip
I will purposefully be cautious with my words to avoid hurting you.
Out of my mouth
I will not verbalize any negative comments or criticisms.
But if I do, it's you
If I accidentally say something hurtful, it is because I care about you so much.
Oh, it's you they add up to
Any unintentional negative words are part of my overall love and appreciation for you as a whole person.
I'm in love with you
My feelings for you are deep and genuine.
And all these little things
I appreciate every little aspect of who you are and all the quirks that make you unique.
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
Drinking tea before bed is a nightly routine for you.
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
Perhaps, because you drink tea before bed, you talk in your sleep.
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
I know all the things you say in your sleep, and they are something only I know about you.
Though it makes no sense to me
I may not understand why you do certain things, but that doesn't mean I love you any less.
I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape
You have insecurities about how your voice sounds recorded.
You never want to know how much you weigh
You don't like to focus on your weight or the number on the scale.
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
You may have trouble fitting into certain clothes, but that doesn't change how I feel about you.
But you're perfect to me
You are perfect just the way you are in my eyes.
You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
My love for you is so strong that you could never have the same level of self-love as I have for you.
And you'll never treat yourself right, darlin', but I want you to
I want you to treat yourself with the same love and kindness I have for you.
If I let you know I'm here for you
If I make it clear that I am here to support you and your self-love journey,
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh
Perhaps you will start to see yourself the way I see you, and begin to love yourself as much as I love you.
I've just let these little things slip
I may have accidentally said derogatory comments before.
Out of my mouth
I will continue to be mindful of my words going forward.
'Cause it's you, oh, it's you
My love and affection are solely focused on you.
I'm in love with you
My love for you is unwavering and constant.
And all these little things
Every little thing about you makes me love you more.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Fiona Mackay Barclay Bevan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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