Sweetest Thing
Clouds Lyrics


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You came out with some surprising statements were they true
You came out with things I haven't thought I'd hear from you
Well I had another drink, and I had another think
And I still think you're the sweetest thing

Told me how I looked to you, I wouldn't call it real
Told me that you shouldn't talk about the way you feel
But I had another drink, and I had another think
And I still think you're the sweetest thing

And I'm not worried about what they will say
Well I don't care if they were looking anyway
So calm down, nobody noticed
And hey, it's not as if we hey, you know we didn't hey,
We never even kissed

If you feel inclined to get us both into a mess
Change your mind and keep your distance, I won't like you less




Oh I had another drink, and I had another think
And I still think you're the sweetest thing

Overall Meaning

In "Sweetest Thing," Clouds sings about a conversation with someone where they said some surprising and unexpected things. The singer had another drink and reflected on the conversation and realized that despite the unconventional ideas presented, they still found the person to be the sweetest thing. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not worried about what other people might think or say about their viewpoints or interaction. The singer emphasizes that nothing inappropriate happened between them, that they never even kissed, and if the other person wants to keep their distance, nothing will change. These lyrics indicate that the person is expressing their admiration for someone they have an unlikely connection with, even if their views are unconventional.


The song's lyrics present a story that individuals may find relatable in their own lives. One may find themselves in a discussion with someone who expresses views that differ from one's own or says something that surprises them. In such instances, a person may be forced to reassess their opinions or outlook. The song's chorus is heartfelt and emphasizes how much the singer admires the person with whom they were conversing with. The lyrics show a romantic undertone but also highlight the apprehensions and introspection involved when two people connect emotionally while grappling with differences in thoughts or ideas that may lead to conflicts or limit the potential for their connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You came out with some surprising statements were they true
You said some unexpected things. Did you mean them?


You came out with things I haven't thought I'd hear from you
You said things I never thought I would hear from you.


Well I had another drink, and I had another think
After having another drink and some more thinking,


And I still think you're the sweetest thing
I still believe you are the most wonderful person.


Told me how I looked to you, I wouldn't call it real
You described how I appeared to you, but I don't think it was genuine.


Told me that you shouldn't talk about the way you feel
You said you shouldn't express your emotions.


And I'm not worried about what they will say
I'm not concerned about what others might say or think.


Well I don't care if they were looking anyway
I wouldn't care if other people were watching or paying attention.


So calm down, nobody noticed
Don't worry, no one saw anything.


And hey, it's not as if we hey, you know we didn't hey, We never even kissed
Besides, we never did anything wrong. We never even kissed.


If you feel inclined to get us both into a mess
If you are tempted to get us into trouble,


Change your mind and keep your distance, I won't like you less
Just change your mind and stay away. I won't like you any less.


Oh I had another drink, and I had another think
After having yet another drink and thinking some more,


And I still think you're the sweetest thing
I still think you are the most wonderful person.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICIA YOUNG

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