Bittersweet
Corey Hart Lyrics


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From under a Tuscan sun one day she arrived at his door
Knock, knock is anybody listening?
Lightning in a bottle jewel of the crown
You know someday somebody's gonna love her
Their eyes met, you could say it was more like a crash
Over the bed spread Henri Magritte ate his apple
Inside her head
Torrential rains fell on there wedding day
And you can't stop tasting it

Bittersweet, the band was -playing
Bittersweet, lovers swaying
Bittersweet shows
You don't know what you've lost 'til it goes

Television's out they're still watching "Women in Love"
Kick, kick is anybody feeling?
She digs the fig, she bites straight into his heart
Someday, somebody will adore her
They collide, they conspire, they confuse
All the mystery writers
Driving down Las Vegas boulevard
While you can't stop tasting it

Bittersweet, band was playing
Bittersweet, lovers swaying
Bittersweet shows
You don't know what you've lost 'til it goes

Bittersweet, like sugar-lemons
Bittersweet, a mystic sermon




Bittersweet, flows
Through the gates of heaven you wait for seven moons

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Corey Hart's "Bittersweet" tells the story of a woman who comes to a man's doorstep out of the blue. They seem to have an immediate connection, with their eyes meeting like a crash. The woman is described as a lightning in a bottle jewel of the crown that someday somebody's going to love. However, their love story is not without obstacles, as torrential rain falls on their wedding day. These challenges do not stop them from being together, and they are often seen watching "Women in Love" on a TV with the sound off.


The chorus "Bittersweet" is repeated throughout the song, indicating the complexity of their relationship. The band is playing and lovers are swaying, but the song speaks of a feeling of loss, with a mystic sermon flowing through the gates of heaven. The song emphasizes the impermanence of life, and how we often don't truly appreciate things until they are gone. The bittersweet moments, whether they are good or bad, shape and define our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

From under a Tuscan sun one day she arrived at his door
She unexpectedly arrived at his door, coming from the warmth and beauty of Tuscany


Knock, knock is anybody listening?
She's hoping to be heard, but unsure if anyone is listening


Lightning in a bottle jewel of the crown
Her presence is rare and precious


You know someday somebody's gonna love her
Despite feeling lost and unsure, she'll eventually find love


Their eyes met, you could say it was more like a crash
Their connection was sudden and powerful


Over the bed spread Henri Magritte ate his apple
The surrealism of Rene Magritte adds to the sense of confusion and disorientation


Inside her head
She's lost in her own thoughts and emotions


Torrential rains fell on their wedding day
Their union was marred by difficulty and challenges


And you can't stop tasting it
The memory of their love and its aftermath lingers


Bittersweet, the band was -playing
The music reflects the mixed emotions of the situation


Bittersweet, lovers swaying
Despite the sadness, they still dance together


Bittersweet shows
Their relationship is a bittersweet tale


You don't know what you've lost 'til it goes
Sometimes it takes losing something to truly appreciate its value


Television's out they're still watching 'Women in Love'
The TV may be off, but they're still caught up in the drama of the film


Kick, kick is anybody feeling?
The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and turmoil


She digs the fig, she bites straight into his heart
Her actions are reckless and impulsive, but ultimately driven by a desire for connection


Someday, somebody will adore her
Despite her flaws and mistakes, someone will love her unconditionally


They collide, they conspire, they confuse
Their relationship is passionate, complex, and often muddled


All the mystery writers
The themes of love and loss are common to many works of literature


Driving down Las Vegas boulevard
The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas serves as a contrast to the emotional turmoil of the song


While you can't stop tasting it
The lingering memory of lost love remains present, even amidst the distractions of life


Bittersweet, like sugar-lemons
The combination of sweetness and bitterness is both tantalizing and hard to swallow


Bittersweet, a mystic sermon
The song's message is rooted in the emotional and spiritual complexities of life


Bittersweet, flows
The song's themes of love, loss, and longing flow throughout the lyrics


Through the gates of heaven you wait for seven moons
The idea of waiting for heaven is a metaphor for patience and hope




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corey Hart

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Ben - Moderator


on Blind Faith

Thanks Don - we have now updated the facts above to reflect your corrections. Please let us know if any other information is erroneous.

Don Erick


on Blind Faith

A correction: the song was released on Hart's 1986 LP Fields of Fire, not 1990's Bang. Hart is also known for writing his own material, not co-writing his material, especially early in his career. He wrote Blind Faith solely. Lastly, Blind Faith was not released as a single and had no music video. Not sure where the facts are coming from, but really facts.