Four Letter Word
- Echobelly Lyrics

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What a nice surprise,
Well have I spoil your appetite,
And I told you once,
I told you once,
So let me tell you twice,
I wanted to say,
A toast to emotion,
Raise your glasses high,

And turn them this way,
A balance of hormones,
That make you feel like no one else,
Make you just the sane.

Here's to love, here's to hate,
Here's to all the things that makes me realize,
This is a four letter word,
Here's to fear, here's to fate,
Here's to all the things that makes me realize,
This is a four letter word oh oh.

It's coming loud and clear,
God I fancy you my dear,
Well I might be wrong,
I might be wrong,
I might need glasses all along,
My deepest emotions,
Nothing more than chemical equations,
Symphonies of stimulants,
Swimming round in a beating gland,
Really caused a traffic jam.

Here's to love, here's to hate,
Here's to everything that makes me realize,
This is a four letter word,
Here's to fear, here's to fate,
Here's to all the things that makes me realize,
This is a four letter word,
Here's to love, here's to hate,

Here's to everything that makes me realize,
This is a four letter word.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Four Letter Word" by Echobelly explore the complexities of emotions and the impact they have on our lives. The song begins with a sarcastic tone as the singer talks about being a "nice surprise" and possibly spoiling someone's appetite. It appears that the singer has already communicated their message once before but is repeating it to ensure it's understood. They then express a desire to toast to emotion, raising their glasses high and suggesting a shift in perspective. The lyrics highlight the power of hormones and how they can make us feel like no one else, yet at the same time bring us sanity.

The chorus reveals the central theme of the song, which is the realization that emotions are a four-letter word. Here, the singer toasts to love, hate, fear, and fate, acknowledging that these emotions are what make us truly understand the complexity of life. The lyrics suggest that emotions are not just abstract feelings but are rooted in chemical equations, creating a symphony of stimulants within us. However, they also acknowledge that these emotions can sometimes lead to chaos, symbolized by a "traffic jam."

Overall, "Four Letter Word" invites listeners to reflect on the power and significance of emotions and how they shape our lives. It delves into the contradictions and complexities of these feelings, emphasizing their role in helping us understand and navigate through the world.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLEN MIKAEL JOHANSSON, SONYA AURORA MADAN

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