Little Things
Bush ( Sixteen Stone 1994 ) Lyrics
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Every night
Loaded on wrong
And further from right
Spinning around
Two howling moons
Cause there always there
Whatever I do
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
It's the little things that kill
Tearing at my brains again
The little things that kill
The little things that kill
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
I touch your mouth
My willy is food
Addicted to love
I'm addicted to fools
I kill you once
I kill you again
We're starving and crude
Welcome my friends to
the little things that kill
The lyrics of Bush's song Little Things may seem a bit scattered at first, but upon closer inspection, there is a clear theme of addiction and denial running throughout. The first few lines set the tone for the song with the language of addiction: "I bleach the sky, loaded on wrong, and further from right." This could be interpreted as the singer trying to escape reality through drug use.
The song also touches on the idea of codependency and the dangers of toxic relationships. The line "I'd die in your arms if you were dead too" is particularly poignant, implying that the singer would rather be dead than be without their toxic partner. The line "Here comes a lie, we will always be true" speaks to the notion that some people would rather believe a comforting lie than face a difficult truth.
The chorus, "It's the little things that kill, tearing at my brains again," could be interpreted as the small everyday habits and behaviors that continue to feed addiction and foster denial. It's a powerful lyrical choice that reinforces the idea that even tiny actions can have major ramifications.
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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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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
@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.
@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!!!
@jeanettestefanisko5301
❤
@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.