SWEET
Cigarettes After Sex Lyrics


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Watching the video that you sent me
The one where you're showering with wet hair dripping
You know that I'm obsessed with your body
But it's the way you smile that does it for me

It's so sweet, knowing that you love me
Though we don't need to say it to each other, sweet
Knowing that I love you, and running my fingers through your hair
It's so sweet

Watching the video where you're lying
In your red lingerie ten times nightly
You know I think your skin's the perfect color
But it's always your eyes that pull me under

It's so sweet, knowing that you love me
Though we don't need to say it to each other, sweet
Knowing that I love you, and running my fingers through your hair
It's so sweet

And I will gladly break it
I will gladly break my heart for you
And I will gladly break it
I will gladly break my heart for you
And I will gladly break it
I will gladly break my heart for you
And I will gladly break it
I will gladly break my heart for you

It's so sweet, knowing that you love me
Though we don't need to say it to each other, sweet




Knowing that I love you, and running my fingers through your hair
It's so sweet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cigarettes After Sex's "Sweet" express the singer's infatuation with his lover, who he watches in a video where she is showering or lying in red lingerie. He is drawn to her physical appearance, but it is ultimately her smile and her eyes that captivate him. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's so sweet" and emphasizes the unspoken understanding between the two of them, that they love each other without needing to say it out loud. The repetition of "I will gladly break my heart for you" suggests that the singer is willing to sacrifice his emotional well-being for the sake of the relationship, a bittersweet sentiment that reflects the intensity of his feelings.


The song's intimate lyrics are complemented by the dreamy instrumentation and hazy vocal style characteristic of Cigarettes After Sex's signature sound. The sparse, slow-paced guitar chords, combined with the distant echo of a backing choir, create an atmosphere of longing and nostalgia. The use of repetition also enhances this feeling, conveying a sense of timelessness and a desire to relive certain moments over and over again.


Overall, "Sweet" is a song about the joys and pains of being in love, highlighting the complexities of human emotion and the power of physical and emotional connection. It is a reflection on the parts of a relationship that are hard to put into words, and a celebration of the unspoken understanding between two people who share an intense bond.


Line by Line Meaning

Watching the video that you sent me
Observing the recording you forwarded to me


The one where you're showering with wet hair dripping
That particular video where water was falling over your head and hair


You know that I'm obsessed with your body
You're aware of my infatuation towards your physical demeanor


But it's the way you smile that does it for me
However, your grin has a more profound impact on me


It's so sweet, knowing that you love me
It's delightful realizing that you harbor feelings for me


Though we don't need to say it to each other, sweet
Even though we don't voice it to one another, it's endearing


Knowing that I love you, and running my fingers through your hair
Realizing that I'm passionately in love with you and passing my fingers through your locks of hair


Watching the video where you're lying
Observing the recording where you're reclining


In your red lingerie ten times nightly
Sporting your red undergarments frequently in the recording


You know I think your skin's the perfect color
You're aware of my opinion on your flawless complexion


But it's always your eyes that pull me under
However, your eyes always manage to captivate me entirely


And I will gladly break it
I'm willing to bear the emotional consequences


I will gladly break my heart for you
I'll risk heartbreak if it means having you by my side


It's so sweet, knowing that you love me
It's heartwarming realizing that you care deeply about me


Though we don't need to say it to each other, sweet
Even though we don't express it verbally, it's still charming


Knowing that I love you, and running my fingers through your hair
Acknowledging that I'm fervently in love with you and caressing your hair




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Steven Gonzalez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@purnimalakshmanan7063

@JIanna Chen I believe I went through something like this as well.
I know you don't have to but this message is for you

I think you should the following things
First Find a friend or a person who is kind to you and cares about you, somebody new or old

Try spending time with them and try messaging them and hanging out and fill your mind with it

Second you should also force yourself to disengage from this person you love just for a day or two or even a week
THEN ask yourself why you want them in your life
even when they do bare minimum for you even when they are only being polite
why are you doing this to yourself
ask questions to yourself
Ask yourself is this all in your head

Third find a hobby I read too many books

Fourth get a new dream and built your life around it

Please Note: please don't take losing yourself lightly. Loving yourself is the best thing

You deserve to be loved to be cherished to be given time to be treated like a precious thing
Help someone if you have a big heart

even if the person you love is a good person he is of no use to you if he does not give you anything
True love is when you are good to each other True love is staying by each others side

If it was true love you wont feel anxious and uncertain and dread each moment if it will end.
You are better off being alone and spending time with people who take time to make you feel comfortable and cared for.

good luck.



All comments from YouTube:

@lorigorham534

So smooth. Awesome tune. Such sweetness. The world needs more sweetness. Couples need more sweetness towards each other. I like the musical tune. The voice fits the lyrics. Plain and simple. It is SWEET

@leviathanlevi-8397

Am gonna touch you lil bro

@franchescaalice831

This song is so profoundly beautiful... I could never get tired of listening to it.

@lods5509

Lhad

@sssubhammmahjebin963

When i saw my now boyfriend on our first date this song started ringing in my head. He just felt like this song specially the "It's so sweet" part it felt so magical. I didn’t know the lyrics before but now looking at them it perfectly describes us. Just wanted to share it here haha.

@zero0clock

Wow, when Tae first posted the story the video had 104k views and now it has 112k. The power this man has. 💜

@jeonghan_17teen

Ofc he is KIM TAEHYUNG

@divyachavan6546

The Power this song has that pulls each & everyone...

@BTSytc.

Yes

@meilane.

128k now

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