Bittersweet
Eicca Toppinen/Lauri Ylönen/Ville Valo Lyrics
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And a shadow is cast on devotion
She's the one that I adore
Queen of my silent suffocation
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
I won't give up, I'm possessed by her
I'm bearing a cross, she's turned into my curse
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet, I want you (how I wanted you)
And I need you (how I needed you)
Oh, break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
The lyrics to Eicca Toppinen, Lauri Ylönen, and Ville Valo's song "Bittersweet" are centered around a complicated and tumultuous love. The singer is letting go of the "ghost of love" which has cast a shadow on their devotion. Despite this, they adore this person and consider them the queen of their "silent suffocation". The love is a mix of emotions, with bitterness being intertwined with sweetness. The singer is admitting their possession by this person, even though it has turned into a curse they are bearing. They plead for the bittersweet spell to be broken, as they are lost in the arms of destiny.
The lyrics seem to convey a love that is both intense and painful. The singer is conflicted and the love has become all-consuming, to the point where it is a burden they wish to be rid of. The use of "bittersweet" also adds a layer of complexity, as the emotions are not strictly one thing or another. Overall, the lyrics show an almost desperate longing for freedom from the grasp of love, while also acknowledging that the love was intense and passionate at one point.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm giving up the ghost of love
I am letting go of my past love that still haunts me
And a shadow is cast on devotion
My lack of faith in love is causing me to doubt the sincerity of my feelings
She's the one that I adore
Despite my reservations, I am deeply in love with this person
Queen of my silent suffocation
My love for her is suffocating me, but I cannot help but feel drawn to her
Break this bittersweet spell on me
I am trapped in a confusing and painful situation and I need help breaking free from it
Lost in the arms of destiny
I feel helpless against the course of events that have brought me to this point
I won't give up, I'm possessed by her
My love for her is so strong that I am willing to withstand any challenges or obstacles
I'm bearing a cross, she's turned into my curse
Although she is the source of my happiness, my love for her has also become a heavy burden that I must bear
Bittersweet, I want you (how I wanted you)
My love for her is intense and overwhelming, despite the negative feelings that come with it
And I need you (how I needed you)
I feel a deep need for her presence and love, despite the pain it may bring
Oh, break this bittersweet spell on me
I am begging for a way out of this confusing and painful situation
Bittersweet
My feelings for her are a mix of joy and pain, love and heartbreak
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LAURI YLOENEN, VILLE VALLO, EICCA TOPPINEN
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I'm giving up the ghost of love
And a shadow is cast on devotion
She is the one that I adore
Queen of my silent suffocation
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
I won't give up
I'm possessed by her
I'm bearing a cross
She's turned into my curse
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet, I want you
Oh, how I wanted you
And I need you
How I needed you
Oh, break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Break this bittersweet spell on me
Lost in the arms of destiny
Bittersweet
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