Coffee
Elise Huang Lyrics


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You're like the coffee by my side
Kinda tall and bittersweet
A little sugar on the side, to make you feel alright
And a hug from me

I like it when you're strong
But I like it when you're not
It's okay for you to chill, I will love you still
I will always be around

I enjoy your company
And every time I'm with you I just feel so alive
I love the memories
I have with you, it makes me smile

I call you coffee so I'm not that obvious
'Cause I love you
Whether you're bitter or sweet
Hot or cold
I love you

You're like the coffee by my side
I'd take you everywhere I go
I'd look for you if you were gone, but I know not for long
No, no, no, no, no

If I needed you
In an instant or a button press you come around
And if you need me
I won't ever be far

I call you coffee so I'm not that obvious
'Cause I love you
Whether you're bitter or sweet
Hot or cold
I love you

I call you coffee so I'm not that obvious
'Cause you're my favorite bean
Whether you're bitter or sweet
Hot or cold
I love you

I call you coffee so I'm not that obvious
'Cause I love you
Whether you're bitter or sweet




Hot or cold
I love you

Overall Meaning

In Elise Huang's song "Coffee," the artist uses the metaphor of coffee to convey the importance of a loved one in her life. The lyrics "You're like the coffee by my side, kinda tall and bittersweet" suggests that the person she loves is like coffee, strong and bold but with a soft and tender side as well. She compares the sugar on the side to the little things she does to make her loved one feel good, such as giving a hug.


The artist goes on to say "I like it when you're strong, but I like it when you're not." Here, she is expressing that she loves her partner in all their moods and personalities, whether they're feeling tough or vulnerable. The line "I will always be around" suggests that her love is unconditional and enduring, and that she will be there for her partner no matter what.


Throughout the song, Elise Huang uses the theme of coffee as a metaphor for love in all its forms - bitter or sweet, hot or cold. By comparing her loved one to a cup of coffee, she expresses the idea that the person is always with her, that she loves them deeply and that she is always there to comfort and support them.


Line by Line Meaning

You're like the coffee by my side
You are someone who is always with me, just like coffee is always by my side


Kinda tall and bittersweet
You are someone who has a strong personality, yet you can be bitter when things don't go your way


A little sugar on the side, to make you feel alright
I try to add some sweetness to your life to make you feel better


And a hug from me
I always try to show my affection for you through hugs


I like it when you're strong
I admire your strength and resilience


But I like it when you're not
I appreciate your vulnerability and openness


It's okay for you to chill, I will love you still
Even if you need to take a break and relax, I will always love you


I will always be around
No matter what happens, I will always be there for you


I enjoy your company
Being with you brings me happiness and joy


And every time I'm with you I just feel so alive
Spending time with you makes me feel alive and energized


I love the memories
I cherish the memories we have shared together


I have with you, it makes me smile
Thinking of the moments we've shared brings a smile to my face


I call you coffee so I'm not that obvious
I use the term 'coffee' as a code name to hide my true feelings for you


'Cause I love you
The reason I use 'coffee' as a term of endearment is because I truly love you


Whether you're bitter or sweet
I love you regardless of your mood or disposition


Hot or cold
I love you no matter what your attitude or temperature is


I'd take you everywhere I go
I would like you to be with me wherever I am


I'd look for you if you were gone, but I know not for long
I would miss you if you were not around, but I know that you will come back soon


If I needed you
If I ever needed your help or support


In an instant or a button press you come around
You would be there for me immediately if I needed you


And if you need me
If you ever need my help or support


I won't ever be far
I will always be nearby to offer my assistance


Cause you're my favorite bean
I consider you to be the most important and valuable person in my life




Writer(s): Elise Huang

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Comments from YouTube:

@EliseHuangMusic

Hi everyone. Thank you for listening to my song. <3

@johnzachariahg

You are achieving meme status. 👁👁

@EliseHuangMusic

It’s an honor. 🥺😂

@jexjacob4295

Did you watch the dirt dissolving agent video? Hahaha..

@porcelina

Love yr song 😍 thank u

@chrispwnisher274

This song is so underrated it deserves recognition!

@d_datu

I love Coffee too...hello from Lombok Indonesia

@pollyanna423

Favorite song ♡
Secretly wants this song to stay underated. Coz Im selfish like that. Mwehehe. I LOVE ELISE HUANG

@zoechapman4199

My 17 month old loves to sing along to this 😊

@eudreihermoso8871

Coffee == Mahiwaga ❤❤

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