Sweetness
Cindy Greene Lyrics
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Pains this guy
Was a fearsome joy
Shooting blazing bursting
How I'm pouring sweetness
That I served inside
Was this profusion
Was this profusion
And (wanted) it fills me up
And I going
And I'm coming in now
And I feel it
Cannot be nowhere now
And I go
Here I am
Where I go I?
Cannot say
You are me and you are where I am
You smashed a hornet's nest
They swarm around inside
They hope to seek revenge
Slowly suffocate
In a bliss fragrance my core atomises
Deep in me gardenias bloom
(Pop!) For you
Splendid confusion
Hornets swarm inside
Pounds against refusion
Splendid confusion
And I going
And I'm coming in now
And I feel it
Cannot be nowhere now
And I go
Here I am
Where I go I?
Cannot say
You are me and you are where I am
The lyrics to Cindy Greene's song "Sweetness" are deeply powerful and can be interpreted in different ways. It seems to be about someone or something that brings both joy and pain, portraying the confusing and complex nature of human emotions. The opening lines talk about violence and pains in a person ("Violence, pains this guy"), which is also associated with a "fearsome joy." The next line, "shooting blazing bursting," adds to the intensity of the emotions, which are then counterbalanced with the pouring of "sweetness" that the singer has served inside. It creates a profusion of emotions, which fills the singer up with both joy and pain.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about being unable to escape the conflicting emotions that overwhelm them. The words "I'm going, and I'm coming in now" and "cannot be nowhere now" suggest a sense of constant motion and an inability to escape. There is also a sense of confusion, as the singer says, "Cannot say / You are me and you are where I am," suggesting a loss of self and identity within the turmoil of emotions. The image of "smashing a hornet's nest" adds to the theme of violence and danger, which is further reinforced by the hornets seeking revenge and suffocating slowly. At the same time, there is a juxtaposition of fragrant gardenias blooming in the garden, creating a sense of beauty and wonder amidst the chaos.
Overall, "Sweetness" is a song that explores the darker and more mysterious aspects of human emotion. The lyrics create a vivid and impactful image of the internal struggle between joy and pain, violence and beauty, confusion and clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Violence
The song is about violence and its effects on a relationship.
Pains this guy
The violence caused pain to the singer's partner.
Was a fearsome joy
Despite the pain, the singer found some kind of joy in the violence.
Shooting blazing bursting
The violence was intense and explosive.
How I'm pouring sweetness
The artist tries to compensate for the violence by being overly sweet.
That I served inside
The sweetness was a way of hiding the pain and violence that was also inside.
Was this profusion
The excessive sweetness was overwhelming.
And (wanted) it fills me up
The artist feels fulfilled by the excessive sweetness, despite it being fake.
And I going
The artist is unsure of where they are going emotionally.
And I'm coming in now
The artist is trying to connect with their partner in a more sincere way.
And I feel it
The singer is starting to feel the pain caused by the violence.
Cannot be nowhere now
The pain cannot be ignored any longer.
And I go
The singer is still unsure of where they are going emotionally.
Here I am
The singer is present and trying to be sincere.
Where I go I?
The singer is unsure of where their emotional journey will lead them.
Cannot say
The artist is unable to predict the future of their relationship.
You are me and you are where I am
The violence affects both the artist and their partner equally.
You smashed a hornet's nest
The violence caused a situation to escalate and become dangerous.
They swarm around inside
The emotional pain caused by the violence is intense and overwhelming.
They hope to seek revenge
The emotional pain can lead to a desire for revenge or retribution.
Slowly suffocate
The emotional pain can be suffocating and overwhelming.
In a bliss fragrance my core atomises
The artist experiences an intense emotional release and transformation.
Deep in me gardenias bloom
The singer experiences a newfound sense of beauty and growth within themselves.
(Pop!) For you
The emotional release is being done for the sake of the artist's partner.
Splendid confusion
The emotional transformation is overwhelming and confusing.
Hornets swarm inside
The emotional pain is still present and intense.
Pounds against refusion
The emotional pain is pushing against the singer's attempts at being sincere and rebuilding their relationship.
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Written by: CASEY SPOONER, WARREN FISCHER
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