The duo was formed in 2005 when Halligan answered a Craigslist ad for a singer posted by Shahani, who had previously founded the Supreme Beings of Leisure. Their 11-track debut album, The Mating Game, was released April 4, 2006 under Quango Music Group and has been reviewed and recognized by several magazine publications, such as Urb and People. The title track was featured on a commercial for the winery, Korbel.
In summer of 2007, Bitter:Sweet released The Remix Game, featuring reworked versions of tracks from The Mating Game by renowned producers such as Thievery Corporation, Fort Knox Five, and Skeewiff. These tracks were previously available only on vinyl, or unreleased.
They are often compared to, or appeal to fans of, Zero 7, Morcheeba, Björk, Portishead, Everything But the Girl, and Serge Gainsbourg.
Recently, they have been listed on the Top 10 on the iTunes Store electronic chart and have been placed on radio station KCRW's Top 5 Most Requested CD for the week of March 20, 2006 [1].
Additionally, they have been featured on the soundtrack of The Devil Wears Prada, in Episode 2 ("I Am a Tree") of Season 3 of Grey's Anatomy, in the movies Because I Said So and Shoot 'Em Up, in a Zune advertisement, and also placed on MSN's list for "Ones to Watch" [2].
Their official website is http://www.bittersweetmusic.com
Dirty Laundry
Bitter:Sweet Lyrics
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His dirty laundry is nothing that I can't keep clean
And when he needs an alibi
He can use me all night
(Oooh) What's the fun in playing it safe?
(Oooh) I think I'd rather misbehave
Your way
I'm just a bad girl, that's why we get along
Won't make excuses for anything I'm doing wrong
I'll pull the trigger in a flash
Watch out honey, step back
(Oooh) What's the use in playing it safe?
(Oooh) Wouldn't you rather misbehave?
My way
Oh baby show me the money my evil friend
Let's go to Mexico, drink margaritas in sin
I'll light a candle for good luck
Now come on baby let's...
(Oooh) What's the fun in playing it safe?
(Oooh) I think I'd rather misbehave
Our way
We're simply mad
Simply mad
The lyrics of Bitter:Sweet's song Dirty Laundry speak about a relationship between two people who live on the edge and do things their own way, regardless of what society may think of them. The singer is a self-proclaimed "bad girl" who is attracted to a "bad boy", a relationship that she finds exciting precisely because it is forbidden. She admits that she tolerates his "dirty laundry" – a metaphor for his mistakes and secrets – because it is something she can handle. She is willing to provide an alibi for him whenever he needs one, and to pull the trigger in a flash if necessary, because she enjoys the thrill of living dangerously. The chorus of the song insists that there is no use in playing it safe, and that misbehaving is much more fun. The singer concludes by inviting her partner to join her on an adventure in Mexico, where they can drink margaritas and indulge in sin.
At its core, Dirty Laundry is a song about rebellion and nonconformity. It celebrates the joys of breaking the rules and rejecting conventional norms, instead embracing a more exciting and unpredictable way of life. The lyrics suggest a certain level of danger and unpredictability that may not be for everyone, but that appeals to those who are willing to take risks and live on the edge. Musically, the song is characterized by a retro feel that harkens back to the 1950s or 1960s, with a mix of jazz, pop, and electronic elements. The overall effect is a sultry, seductive sound that perfectly complements the lyrics' sense of danger and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a bad boy and that's alright with me
I am in a relationship with a man who may not have the best reputation, but I am okay with it.
His dirty laundry is nothing that I can't keep clean
I am capable of hiding any wrongdoing or negative actions that my partner may be involved in.
And when he needs an alibi, he can use me all night
I am willing to provide my partner with any excuse or cover-up he may need for his questionable behavior.
(Oooh) What's the fun in playing it safe?
Why bother living life cautiously and without risk?
(Oooh) I think I'd rather misbehave, Your way
I personally prefer taking chances and breaking rules, but I am open to doing it your way too.
I'm just a bad girl, that's why we get along
My partner and I have a connection because we are both willing to engage in behavior that may be considered inappropriate or rebellious.
Won't make excuses for anything I'm doing wrong
I have no intention of justifying or defending any negative actions or choices I make.
I'll pull the trigger in a flash, Watch out honey, step back
I am impulsive and unpredictable, and I will not hesitate to take risks or cause trouble.
(Oooh) What's the use in playing it safe?
Why bother living life cautiously and without taking risks?
(Oooh) Wouldn't you rather misbehave? My way
Why not join me in breaking rules and engaging in questionable behavior the way I prefer?
Oh baby show me the money my evil friend
Let's engage in behavior that may be considered morally ambiguous or questionable for personal gain.
Let's go to Mexico, drink margaritas in sin
Let's travel to a place where we can engage in behavior that would be considered immoral or sinful.
I'll light a candle for good luck, Now come on baby let's...
I am willing to engage in superstitious behavior or rituals for my own benefit or pleasure.
(Oooh) What's the fun in playing it safe?
Why bother living life cautiously and without taking risks?
(Oooh) I think I'd rather misbehave, Our way
I would like to engage in morally ambiguous or rebellious behavior with my partner, but incorporating both of our preferences and styles.
We're simply mad, Simply mad
We are both a bit crazy and willing to take risks and engage in behavior that others may consider questionable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES ANZAOUR, SHANA HALLIGAN, KIRAN SHAHANI
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