Short and Sweet
Brittany Howard Lyrics
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Time between us
There is something between us
I may be a fool to dream of you
But, God, it feels so good to dream at all
Something short and sweet
There's always a light over my head for you
Time will always try to kill me
There are mountains between us
There is time between us
Oh, ain't there something between us?
Something short and sweet
I don't care if I should
Do you wanna hurt me?
'Cause I've been hurtin' all alone
It didn't kill me, no
But it wasn't no fun
Come and get you some
Just the beginning
I only want the beginning
We'll give each other all of our best
And then, time can do what it wants with it
There are mountains between us
There is time between us
Oh, ain't there something between us?
Something short and sweet
So, why can't I wait?
Why can't I wait?
Why can't I think?
Why can't I wake without you always appearing?
Oh, I better not wait too long
'Cause time is gonna kill it
Time is gonna kill it
Time is gonna kill it
Time is gonna kill it
The lyrics of Brittany Howard's "Short and Sweet" convey a deep longing for a distant lover. The singer recognizes that there are miles and mountains separating them, but there is still something between them that she cannot ignore. The lyrics illustrate the difficulty of waiting for someone you love and the hope that comes with dreaming of them. The singer says that dreaming may make her a fool, but it feels good to dream nonetheless. The song highlights the importance of cherishing the good times, even if they are short and sweet.
The lines, "I don't care if I should / Do you wanna hurt me? / 'Cause I've been hurtin' all alone / It didn't kill me, no / But it wasn't no fun" convey a sense of desperation and loneliness. The singer is willing to take the risk of being hurt because she is already in pain without her lover. The line "Time will always try to kill me" further emphasizes the agonizing wait for the lover's return. Despite this, the singer remains hopeful that they will reunite and give their best to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
There are miles between us
We are physically separated by a great distance
Time between us
There is a time delay between us
There is something between us
There is a special connection between us
I may be a fool to dream of you
I acknowledge the possibility that my feelings for you may be foolish
But, God, it feels so good to dream at all
Despite the risk of getting hurt, imagining a future with you brings me joy
Something short and sweet
I want our time together to be simple, but meaningful
There's always a light over my head for you
My love for you is constant and unwavering
I am waiting, I am waiting
I am patiently anticipating your presence
Time will always try to kill me
The passage of time is a constant challenge to the health and strength of our relationship
There are mountains between us
Our separation is a significant obstacle
Oh, ain't there something between us?
Isn't there a spark of something special between us?
I don't care if I should
I am willing to take risks, despite the potential for failure
Do you wanna hurt me?
Are you willing to cause me pain?
'Cause I've been hurtin' all alone
I am already experiencing pain and loneliness without you
It didn't kill me, no
Despite the hardships I face, I am still alive
But it wasn't no fun
The experience of pain is unpleasant
Come and get you some
I want to invite you to be a part of my life
Just the beginning
Our relationship is in its early stages
I only want the beginning
I am not looking for a finite conclusion to our relationship, only the beginning of something great
We'll give each other all of our best
We will share our best qualities with each other
And then, time can do what it wants with it
Once we put our best effort forward, we can let time take its course
So, why can't I wait?
I am struggling with the intense desire to be with you and must question why I cannot be patient
Why can't I think?
My overwhelming feelings for you are clouding my judgement
Why can't I wake without you always appearing?
You constantly occupy my thoughts and I cannot escape your presence
Oh, I better not wait too long
If I wait too long, our connection may begin to fade
'Cause time is gonna kill it
If we do not act soon, the passage of time will cause our relationship to wither and die
Time is gonna kill it
The power of time to break us apart cannot be ignored
Time is gonna kill it
We must act decisively to avoid our relationship being destroyed by time
Time is gonna kill it
The finality of time will ultimately dictate the fate of our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brittany Howard
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@asashanation
There are miles between us
Time between us
There is something between us
I may be a fool to dream of you
But, God, it feels so good to dream at all
Something short and sweet
There's always a light over my head for you
I am waiting, I am waiting
Time will always try to kill me
There are mountains between us
There is time between us
Oh, ain't there something between us?
Something short and sweet
I don't care if I should
Do you wanna hurt me?
'Cause I've been hurtin' all alone
It didn't kill me, no
But it wasn't no fun
Come and get you some
Just the beginning
I only want the beginning
We'll give each other all of our best and then
Time can do what it wants with it
There are mountains between us
There is time between us
Oh, ain't there something between us?
Something short and sweet
So, why can't I wait?
Why can't I wait? Why can't I think?
Why can't I wake without you always appearing?
Oh, I better not wait too long
'Cause time is gonna kill it
Time is gonna kill it
Time is gonna kill it
Time is gonna kill it
@baileyschneider6267
Mr. & Mrs. Smith brought me here. I didn't even realize she went solo from her other band. So good
@Irem-ok4tm
ı came from there as well great show
@labossfxacademy1263
Heard this at the beginning from ep08 and immediately rushed to YouTube, it's indeed an amazing piece !. What a great watch "Mr & Mrs Smith" was, really got me hooked from ep01😅
@Irem-ok4tm
@@labossfxacademy1263 finished the whole thing in two days 🤣
@justindyer6967
Same & same!!!
@caprumra782
Tag me in as well.
@insearchofpeace1158
Mr. & Mrs. Bought me here. This song makes me cry and makes me feel bliss. Makes me feel as if I am in an old era where people used to travel in sometime horse buggy and life was simple and beautiful. I feel like an old soul stuck in modern era.
@bred883
This was so good in Mr and Mrs smith
@nishi137
I can proudly say That I’ve cried hearing this
@isabellajimenezhoyos845
Same