Something Sweet
After Midnight Project Lyrics


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I'm sick of searching
I'm sick of wanting
I'm sick of dreaming
I'm sick of being.

I wish that love would find its own way
I'm sick of searching everyday
A touch a smell, a butterflies wing
It?s all i feel its all you bring
A star can sit for a million years
I can barely sit still before i break into tears...
Confused...

I'm cold on the floor
Trying to look under the wooden door
But the shadow that tears everything apart has got a hold of my heart
I sit and i wait staring at a picture of your face that fades away
Then you're gone, now i need something sweet to move me on.

I need an opinion
I need a direction
I feed on deception
I lead to destruction.

Confused i'm left with nothing to choose
But this pad and this pen and this bottle of booze
I just want to know if this searching will end i've been running in circles and it seems that i tend
To look for an answer that could never be found
So i'll dig and i'll dig till i'm sick feet under ground.

I'm cold on the floor
Trying to look under the wooden door
But the shadow that tears everything apart has got a hold of my heart
I sit and i wait staring at a picture of your face that fades away
Then you're gone, now i need something sweet to move me on.

I just need you to need me
I just want you to know...

I'm cold on the floor
Trying to look under the wooden door
But the shadow that tears everything apart has got a hold of my heart
I sit and i wait staring at a picture of your face that fades away
Then you're gone, now i need something sweet to move me on.

I need an opinion
I need a direction




I feed on deception
I lead to destruction...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in After Midnight Project's song Something Sweet depict a pervasive sense of confusion and disillusionment. The singer is exhausted from searching, wanting, dreaming, and being in a state of emotional ambiguity. In the hopes that love will find its way, the singer is desperate for a resolution. The lyrics, "A touch a smell, a butterflies wing, It?s all i feel its all you bring," show that the singer is clinging to the hope that there is something or someone worth searching for, but they are constantly reminded of the fragile nature of relationships and the fleeting moments of happiness.


The second verse takes a more desperate turn. The singer is so confused that they are left with nothing but a pen, a pad, and a bottle of booze. The lyrics, "But this pad and this pen and this bottle of booze / I just want to know if this searching will end," suggest that the singer is using writing and drinking as coping mechanisms in their quest for answers. However, the answers seem impossible to find, and the singer is left feeling lost and alone.


The chorus repeats the idea of being stuck in a cycle of searching, waiting, and never finding resolution. The lines, "Then you're gone, now I need something sweet to move me on," suggest that the singer needs something to help them move on from their current state of emotional limbo. Ultimately, the lyrics in Something Sweet convey a sense of despair in the search for love and the difficulty of finding lasting happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sick of searching
Tired of constantly looking for something, feeling drained.


I'm sick of wanting
Wishing for something but never getting it, feeling frustrated.


I'm sick of dreaming
Having hopes and visions that don't seem to come true, feeling disillusioned.


I'm sick of being.
Feeling tired of the monotony of life and the same daily routine.


I wish that love would find its own way
Hoping that love will come naturally and without effort, without having to search for it.


I'm sick of searching everyday
Exhausted from looking for love every single day.


A touch a smell, a butterflies wing
Small things like a touch or smell can evoke feelings of love and hope.


It's all i feel its all you bring
You are the source behind the feelings of inspiration and hope that they experience.


A star can sit for a million years
Stars can last for years, but individuals are impatient and have a hard time waiting.


I can barely sit still before i break into tears...
Overwhelmed by emotions while waiting for something to happen.


Confused...
Feeling unsure, disoriented, and unsure of the future.


I'm cold on the floor
Feeling alone and hopeless on the ground.


Trying to look under the wooden door
Desperately searching for answers but unable to find them.


But the shadow that tears everything apart has got a hold of my heart
Being consumed by a dark, destructive force that is taking over their heart and mind.


I sit and i wait staring at a picture of your face that fades away
Holding on to the past, but realizing that it is time to move on and let go.


Then you're gone, now i need something sweet to move me on.
Now that the past is gone, they need something good and hopeful to propel them forward.


I need an opinion
Desiring guidance or advice from others.


I need a direction
Looking for clarity and purpose in life.


I feed on deception
Dependent on lies and false hopes, addicted to the idea of things being better than they are.


I lead to destruction.
Following a path that ultimately leads to ruin and despair.


But this pad and this pen and this bottle of booze
Using writing and alcohol as a way to cope with their confusing emotions and struggles.


I just want to know if this searching will end
Longing to know whether their efforts will come to fruition and lead to happiness.


I've been running in circles and it seems that i tend
Feeling stuck in a cycle of searching and failing, unable to escape it.


To look for an answer that could never be found
Searching for a solution that might not even exist.


So i'll dig and i'll dig till i'm sick feet under ground.
Continuing to search and look for answers, even if it leads to exhaustion and despair.


I just need you to need me
Craving validation and love from someone else.


I just want you to know...
Desiring to be understood and loved for who they are.




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Comments from YouTube:

@brianlavergne8858

I remember hearing this song on their Myspace almost 10 years ago... Still one of the best written songs that will probably never reach the masses it deserves to reach.

@LonelyWerewolfGirl

Wow cool! i love AMP never heard that song before...totally just fell in love with it ;) You did an amazing job!! Clau

@JenkinsDC

very nice video! this song falls into place! :)

@nic4700

Im not on the floor...
Im sitting outside gazing up at the millions of stars colouring this cold night's sky.

@hostilyoshi

what album is this?

@AccidentTattoo

its not emo gargage its to represent emotions

@ArmageddonAxel

@zippyblonde06 Just type it in google.

@dropxdeadxbarbie123

@PeigneJeje i find them cute

@ArmageddonAxel

@zippyblonde06 Just use video2mp3.

@Ch1llma3xtr3m

i only quit this vid. because of these "emo gargage" SONG is gr8t =) ! byby

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