Sweet Nothing
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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And with the word, all my love came rushing out
And every whisper, it's the worst
Emptied out by a single word
There is a hollow in me now
So I'll put my faith in something unknown
I'm living on such sweet nothing
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing
It isn't easy for me to let it go
'Cause I've swallow every single word
And every whisper, every sigh
Eats away at this heart of mine
And there is a hollow in me now
So I'll put my faith in something unknown
I'm living on such sweet nothing
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing
And it's not enough to tell me that you care
When we both know that words are empty air
You give me nothing
Nothing
Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
The lyrics of Calvin Harris's song "Sweet Nothing" express deep emotions of despair and disappointment in a relationship where one partner feels that their love has been taken for granted. The opening lines - "You took my heart, and you held it in your mouth/ And with the word, all my love came rushing out" - indicate that his love was exploited by the other person, perhaps through hollow promises of fidelity, commitment, or affection. This has left him feeling emotionally drained and hollow inside, as if a vital part of him has been sucked out.
What's interesting about this song is that the love interest is giving the singer "such sweet nothing" in return for his sweet nothings. This could mean that the other person is not reciprocating the same depth of feeling or devotion, just giving vague assurances or empty words that carry no emotional weight. Despite the hopelessness of the situation, the singer is still holding on to something intangible, something unknown, that he's putting his faith in. He's tired of living on "sweet nothing" alone and wants something solid to hold on to, whether that's love or commitment, or both.
In conclusion, "Sweet Nothing" is a poignant song that explores the themes of vulnerability, disappointment, and emotional emptiness in a relationship. The repetition of the phrase "sweet nothing" serves to underline how hollow and insubstantial the other person's words and promises are, and how that futility can erode the singer's sense of self-worth and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
You took my heart, and you held it in your mouth
You had complete control over my heart and my emotions.
And with the word, all my love came rushing out
Your actions and words had an immense, overwhelming impact on me and my love for you.
And every whisper, it's the worst
Every intimate moment we shared is now emotionally painful.
Emptied out by a single word
All my love for you was gone in an instant because of your actions or words.
There is a hollow in me now
I am left feeling empty and incomplete without the love I had for you.
So I'll put my faith in something unknown
I will find hope in something new and uncertain rather than continue to hold onto my love for you.
I'm living on such sweet nothing
I am forcing myself to believe in something empty and meaningless to fill the void you left behind.
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I am exhausted from relying on hope that has no substance or value.
And it's hard to learn
It is difficult for me to accept the reality of the situation.
And it's hard to love
It is challenging for me to trust and love again after experiencing such intense heartbreak.
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Your actions and words are providing me with empty and meaningless promises.
It isn't easy for me to let it go
It is a difficult and painful process for me to move on and let go of my emotions for you.
'Cause I've swallow every single word
I have taken to heart and believed everything you have said, even if it was hurtful or untrue.
And every whisper, every sigh
Every moment of intimacy we shared now feels like a painful memory.
Eats away at this heart of mine
The emotional pain and heartbreak I have experienced is slowly destroying me from the inside out.
And it's not enough to tell me that you care
Your words of affection and care are no longer enough to make up for the damage you have done to my emotions.
When we both know that words are empty air
We both are aware that your actions and words cannot substitute for true emotional connection and love.
You give me nothing
Your actions or words are not providing me with anything of value or substance.
Sweet nothing
The words and promises you have given me are empty and meaningless.
Sweet nothing
The promises you have made to me only lead to disappointment and emotional pain.
You're giving me such sweet nothing
Your actions and words are providing me with promises that are ultimately empty and unfulfilled.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Harris, Tom Hull, Florence Welch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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