Too Sweet
Hozier Lyrics

It can't be said I'm an early bird
I wouldn't describe myself as someone who wakes up early.

It's ten o'clock before I say a word
I often find myself silent and reflective until late in the morning.

Baby, I can never tell
Darling, I struggle to understand things about us.

How do you sleep so well?
How is it that you find such peace and rest so easily?

You keep telling me to live right
You often encourage me to make better choices and lead a responsible life.

To go to bed before the daylight
You suggest that I should sleep earlier, before the sun rises.

But then you wake up for the sunrise
Yet, you yourself choose to wake up early, even at dawn.

You know you don't gotta pretend
You don't have to act differently or put on a facade.

Baby, now and then
Darling, occasionally it’s okay to let your true self show.

Don't you just wanna wake up
Isn’t there a part of you that desires to rise and greet the day?

Dark as a lake
In an ambiance that is mysterious and deep, like the surface of a calm lake at night.

Smelling like a bonfire
Infused with the comforting and nostalgic scent of wood smoke.

Lost in a haze?
Entranced in a fog of thoughts or daydreams, creating a sense of freedom.

If you're drunk on life, babe
If you are intoxicated by the joys and excitements of living.

I think it's great
I genuinely admire and appreciate that zest for life.

But while in this world
However, as we navigate through reality together.

I think I'll take my whiskey neat
I prefer my whiskey served straight, with no distractions.

My coffee black and my bed at three
I enjoy my coffee strong and dark, and I often find myself in bed late at night.

You're too sweet for me
Your sweetness is overwhelming and perhaps incompatible with my more rugged lifestyle.

You're too sweet for me
Your gentle nature contrasts sharply with my more hardened disposition.

I take my whiskey neat
I consistently choose to keep things straightforward and simple in my life.

My coffee black and my bed at three
Continuing with my preference for strong coffee and late-night habits.

You're too sweet for me
Your kindness and gentleness may not align well with my lifestyle.

You're too sweet for me
I feel a disparity between your warmth and my more cynical nature.

I aim low
I tend to set modest goals for myself.

I aim true, and the ground's where I go
I strive to be accurate in my pursuits, but remain grounded and realistic.

I work late where I'm free from the phone
I find solace in working during quiet hours when I can concentrate without interruptions.

And the job gets done
I manage to complete my tasks effectively during these hours.

But you worry some, I know
I understand that you have your concerns about my choices.

But who wants to live forever, babe?
I question the desire for an endless existence when life can be intense.

You treat your mouth as if it's Heaven's gate
You speak and express yourself with such beauty, it feels divine.

The rest of you like you're the TSA
But you handle other parts of yourself with scrutiny, as if you're checking for security.

I wish I could go along
I long to join you in your approach to life, free-spirited and open.

Babe, don't get me wrong
Don’t misunderstand me; I appreciate you deeply.

You know you're bright as the morning
You radiate positivity and freshness, reminiscent of a new day.

As soft as the rain
Your demeanor is gentle and soothing, much like a light rain.

Pretty as a vine
You are beautiful and graceful, like nature's intertwined elements.

As sweet as a grape
Your essence is delightful, much like the taste of ripe fruit.

You can sit in a barrel
You are content and cheerful in simple circumstances.

Maybe I'll wait
Perhaps I’ll be patient and see how things unfold.

Until that day
I will hold on for the moment when things might change.

I'd rather take my whiskey neat
Again, I prefer to keep my life simple and direct.

My coffee black and my bed at three
I maintain my routines, grounded in my preferences.

You're too sweet for me
I'm aware of our different natures and how your sweetness can be challenging for me.

You're too sweet for me
This contrast between us continues to stand out in our relationship.