Bittersweet
02. Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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Makes my heart beat like a drum
See the panic in my eyes
Kiss me only when you cry
'Cause you always want what you're running from
And you know this is more than you can take
When the morning breaks us
Baby, please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh, your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Your cheek is softly by the sun
Makes my heart beat like a drum
I know it hurts you, I know it burns you
Hot and cold in a lonely hotel room
Look into me, tell me why you're crying, I need to know
'Cause you always want what you're running from
And it's always been that way, oh
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Baby, please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh, your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
'Cause you always want what you're running from
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Baby, please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh, your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
The lyrics of "Bittersweet" by Ellie Goulding encapsulate the mixed emotions and complexities of a tumultuous relationship. The opening lines, "Your arms around me come undone, Makes my heart beat like a drum," suggest that the singer feels a certain intensity when in the presence of their significant other. However, there is also a sense of unease and vulnerability portrayed with the line, "See the panic in my eyes, Kiss me only when you cry."
The chorus, "Cause you always want what you're running from, And you know this is more than you can take," highlights the contradictory nature of the relationship. The singer recognizes that their partner has a tendency to desire what they try to escape from, creating a cycle of internal conflict. There is a plea to the partner not to forget their name and not to look away when faced with difficulties. The touch of the partner is described as "bittersweet," signifying the mixture of pleasure and pain experienced within this relationship.
The second verse continues to explore the emotional turmoil, expressing how the partner's presence can both uplift and hurt the singer. The mention of a "lonely hotel room" suggests a sense of isolation and disconnection. The singer wants to understand why their partner is crying, indicating a desire for openness and communication.
Overall, "Bittersweet" captures the contradictory nature of a relationship, where love and pain intersect, and the struggle to find stability and understanding within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Your arms around me come undone
When you hold me, I feel vulnerable and exposed.
Makes my heart beat like a drum
You make my heart race with excitement and anticipation.
See the panic in my eyes
You can sense the fear and anxiety I'm trying to hide.
Kiss me only when you cry
You only show me affection when you're overwhelmed with emotions.
'Cause you always want what you're running from
You have a tendency to desire things that you try to escape or avoid.
And you know this is more than you can take
Deep down, you understand that this situation is overwhelming for you.
Baby, don't forget my name
Please remember and acknowledge the significance of our connection.
When the morning breaks us
When the new day dawns and reality sets in, our relationship may crumble.
Baby, please don't look away
Please don't turn a blind eye to the challenges we are facing.
Oh, your touch, so bittersweet, ah
The way you touch me evokes both pleasure and pain.
Your cheek is softly by the sun
The sunlight gently illuminates your face.
I know it hurts you, I know it burns you
I am aware that this situation causes you pain and anguish.
Hot and cold in a lonely hotel room
Our emotions fluctuate intensely in this isolated and desolate space.
Look into me, tell me why you're crying, I need to know
Please open up to me, share your reasons for weeping, as I long to understand.
And it's always been that way, oh
This pattern of desiring what we try to escape has always characterized our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elena Goulding, Sonny Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@virginiarobinson3326
Your arms around me come undone,
Makes my heart beat like a drum,
See the panic in my eyes,
Kiss me only when you cry,
'Cause you always want what you're running from,
And you know this is more than you can take,Baby don't forget my name,
When the morning breaks us,
Baby please don't look away
When the morning breaks us,
Oh your touch, so bittersweet,
Baby don't forget my name,
When the morning breaks us,Your cheek is softly by the sun,
Makes my heart beat like a drum,
I know it hurts you, I know it burns you,
Hot and cold in a lonely hotel room,
Look into me, tell me why you're crying I need to know,
'Cause you always want what you're running from,
It's always been away,Baby don't forget my name,
When the morning breaks us,
Baby please don't look away,
When the morning breaks us,
Oh your touch, so bittersweet,
Baby don't forget my name,
When the morning breaks us,'Cause you always want what you're running from,Baby don't forget my name,
When the morning breaks us,
Baby please don't look away,
When the morning breaks us,
Oh your touch, so bittersweet,
Baby don't forget my name,
When the morning breaks us!
@plunbex
Lyrics;
Your arms around me come undone
Makes my heart beat like a drum
See the panic in my eyes
Kiss me only when you cry
'Cause you always want what you're running from
And you know this is more than you can take
Baby don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Baby please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Your cheek is softly by the sun
Makes my heart beat like a drum
I know it hurts you, I know it burns you
Hot and cold in a lonely hotel room
Look into me, tell me why you're crying I need to know
'Cause you always want what you're running from
And it's always been that way, oh
Baby don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Baby please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
'Cause you always want what you're running from
Baby don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Baby please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
@bc5123
Forever wishing this would be on Apple Music or Spotify...
@102Crypto
This
@drownedtheo
Same
@nicholasrue7397
It is.
@Ablazey10
Fr I have her albums on apple but not this song
@harleyponder2934
It is, but not available in the uk😫😭
@juanluiz9385
Almost 2022 and we still don’t have this on Spotify :’(
@Samisdonetrying
Bro, why you saying "almost" if you commented 2 months ago, you were IN 2022
@karidesana8977
@{*Major_Mushroom*} 😬
@yomama12546
It will be on 10/12