Little Things
Bush Lyrics


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I bleach the sky
Every night
Loaded on wrong
And further from right
Spinning around
Two howling moons
'Cause they're always there
Whatever I do

The river is loaded
I've been there today
Took it some questions
She does me again
I'd die in your arms
If you were dead too
Here comes a lie
We will always be true

Going up when coming down
Scratch away, away, away, away
It's the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh the little things that kill
That little thing that kill

The bigger you give bigger you get
We're boss at denial
But best at forget
Cupboard is empty we really need food
Summer is winter and you always knew

Going up when coming down
Scratch away
It's the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh little little little

Little little little
Little little little

I touch your mouth my will is food
Addicted to love I'm addicted to bull-shit
I kill you once I kill you again
We're starving and crude
Welcome my friends to

To the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh that little little little

Little little little




Here it comes that little things
Here it comes that little ah ah ah ah little, little

Overall Meaning

The song Little Things by Bush has a brooding, dark tone, with lyrics that appear to be referencing addiction and self-destructive behavior. The opening lines, "I bleach the sky every night, loaded on wrong and further from right" suggest a mental state characterized by substance abuse. The two howling moons could be seen as a symbolic representation of inner turmoil, with the singer feeling that no matter what he does, these emotional forces are always there.


The river mentioned in the song could represent a source of renewal and cleansing, both physically and emotionally. The line "I'd die in your arms if you were dead too" seems to reflect a willingness to submit to another person completely, even if it means sacrificing everything. The overarching theme of the song is that it's often the little things, rather than the big things, that can have the most significant impact on a person's mental state.


Line by Line Meaning

I bleach the sky
Every night, I try to create a perfect world that's bright and free from any darkness.


Loaded on wrong
I'm under the influence of the wrong things, which are taking me away from the right path.


And further from right
The wrong things are causing me to move away from anything that is considered morally correct.


Spinning around
I feel like I'm stuck in a cycle of uncertainty and confusion, unable to find my way out of it.


Two howling moons
I'm haunted by two symbolic moons, representing the constant, overwhelming presence of dark thoughts and emotions in my life.


'Cause they're always there
I can't escape the moons or the negative thoughts and emotions they symbolize.


Whatever I do
No matter what I try, I can't seem to free myself from these negative forces in my life.


The river is loaded
I've been weighed down by the weight of my own problems and stress, and I feel like I'm about to drown in them.


I've been there today
I'm dealing with these same problems on a daily basis, and it's starting to take a toll on me.


Took it some questions
I've tried to seek answers and solutions to my problems, but they seem to be elusive.


She does me again
Despite my efforts, the problems keep coming back, and it feels like the universe is actively working against me.


I'd die in your arms
I'm so desperate for comfort and support that I'm willing to do anything, even die, if it means finding some peace.


If you were dead too
I feel like I'm alone in my suffering, and I wish that someone else understood what I was going through.


Here comes a lie
Despite my wish for companionship and support, I realize that I can't always trust others to tell me the truth or be there for me when I need them.


We will always be true
Despite my mistrust and doubts, I still hope that I can find someone who will always be honest and loyal to me.


Going up when coming down
I feel like I'm constantly fluctuating between highs and lows, unable to find any balance or stability in my life.


Scratch away, away, away, away
I'm trying to escape my problems by distracting myself, but it's not really working.


It's the little things that kill
It's the small, insignificant problems and stresses that are slowly eating away at my mental health and well-being.


Tearing at my brains again
My problems are continuing to consume my thoughts and emotions, leaving me feeling stressed and hopeless.


Oh the little things that kill
I'm frustrated that such small, seemingly insignificant problems are causing me so much pain and stress.


The bigger you give bigger you get
The more you invest in something, the more you can expect to receive in return.


We're boss at denial
We're good at refusing to acknowledge our problems or accept responsibility for them.


But best at forget
Despite our denial, we're also experts at forgetting and moving on from our problems and mistakes.


Cupboard is empty we really need food
We're struggling to meet our basic needs, and it's a constant source of stress and anxiety.


Summer is winter and you always knew
The world can be unpredictable and full of surprises, regardless of what we think we know or understand.


I touch your mouth my will is food
I'm so desperate for love and affection that even the slightest hint of attention or physical contact is like nourishment to me.


Addicted to love I'm addicted to bull-shit
I'm so addicted to the idea of love and romance that I'm willing to put up with lies and deceit just to feel loved.


I kill you once I kill you again
I'm stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships and harmful behaviors that hurt both myself and my partners.


We're starving and crude
We're desperate for love and connection, but we're unable to express ourselves in healthy, productive ways.


Welcome my friends to
Despite my problems and struggles, I'm still willing to welcome others into my life and my heart.


Here it comes that little things
I can feel the small problems and stresses in my life starting to pile up again, threatening to overwhelm me once more.


Here it comes that little ah ah ah ah little, little
The little things in life can be just as powerful and destructive as the big things, and I need to be mindful and vigilant in order to stay mentally and emotionally healthy.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dperez611

I bleach the sky
Every night
Loaded on wrong
And further from right
Spinning around
Two howling moons
'Cause they're always there
Whatever I do

The river is loaded
I've been there today
Took it some questions
She does me again
I'd die in your arms
If you were dead too
Here comes a lie
We will always be true

Going up when coming down
Scratch away, away, away, away
It's the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh the little things that kill
That little thing that kill

The bigger you give bigger you get
We're boss at denial
But best at forget
Cupboard is empty we really need food
Summer is winter and you always knew

Going up when coming down
Scratch away
It's the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh little little little

Little little little 
Little little little

I touch your mouth my will is food
Addicted to love I'm addicted to bull-shit
I kill you once I kill you again
We're starving and crude
Welcome my friends to

To the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
Oh that little little little

Little little little 
Here it comes that little things 
Here it comes that little ah ah ah ah little, little



All comments from YouTube:

@beatzbyreefah

Bush does NOT get enough recognition. This entire album AND Razorblade Suitcase are masterpieces. Literally the English version of Nirvana. Whenever I ask best bands of the 90s nobody ever mentions Bush but comedown and glycerine stayed on the radio.

@davistalhone9482

English version of Nirvana - that's a good summary. I think that the whole era was just so packed with solid grunge (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, STP, Soundgarden etc.) that a lot of good bands got lost in the proverbial shuffle.

@jacksavage2205

Right and similarly, canned dog food is the dog version of a steak dinner from an upscale restaurant and similarly, one is far superior to the other.

@AshYamz

I hear this song on the Radio still too :)

@lg316

How did they not. Howard Stern was huge in the 90s and constantly raved about them being his favorite band.

@ryanjansen8785

It seemed Sixteen Stone was a hit or even a blast. Swallowed debuted well, Greedy Fly did moderately so and I'm not sure the other three songs off of Razorblade Suitcase really made their marks. Then Bush's next 2 Cd's each had about 1 hit as best recalled, that got some recognition. Eah, huh what happened.... At least Razorback Suitcase seemed like another good replacement for Sixteen Stone.

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@chadheckler5623

Just saw him live for the third time Saturday night. Still kicking ass My wife and I bought the vip tickets to meet him and the band. All are awesome guys. Keep on rocking Gavin!!!

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@brianhlp30

Nice!

@sonnygunz9207

First concert I ever went to was to see Bush, I was 13 years old. I’ll never forget it as long as I live. This music will never die with me.

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