Bittersweet
Eva Avila Lyrics


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The nightingale sings a song for free
Sounds like my own symphony
I'm almost hypnotized by the sound
I wake up and you're not around
Here things are moving very slow
Especially when it comes to letting go

Never thought the situation would reach this place
Never thought I'd see a stranger when I see your face
Can't believe I feel alright 'bout walking away
But I feel okay
Even in defeat
It's bittersweet

One by one the walls came down it's true
And God knows that we built a few
There's only one left around and that's you
But it's left me with quite a view
Of the world that I've only seen
Somewhere in a magazine

Never thought the situation would reach this place
Never thought I'd see a stranger when I see your face
Can't believe I feel alright 'bout walking away
But I feel okay
Even in defeat
It's bittersweet

Every time that we come close to finding a solution
You seem to find it impossible to say
I'll meet you halfway
I just pray you'll be happy someday

Never thought the situation would reach this place
Never thought I'd see a stranger when I see your face
Can't believe I feel alright 'bout walking away
But I feel okay
Even in defeat




It's so bittersweet
Bittersweet

Overall Meaning

In "Bittersweet," Eva Avila sings about the complex emotions of a breakup. She begins by describing the beauty of the nightingale's song, which feels like her own personal symphony but also reminds her of her lost love. She's almost hypnotized by the sound and wakes up to find he's not around. The song's chorus represents the idea that she has mixed feelings about the separation, even though she understands it's the right decision to make. The situation has reached a breaking point, causing her to feel like she's looking at a stranger when she sees his face. However, she still feels okay and at peace with the breakup, which is bittersweet but also necessary.


The second verse of the song speaks to the idea that the walls between the couple have slowly come down, but one remains, which is the one the singer has erected herself. As a result of the breakup, she sees the world in a different way, one that she's only read about in magazines. The chorus repeats to reinforce the mixed feelings the singer has about the breakup. The last verse expresses the singer's hope that her former partner will find happiness someday. She pleads for him to meet her halfway, but she also feels okay despite her heartbreak.


Overall, "Bittersweet" is a poignant and reflective look at a tough breakup. It acknowledges the complexity of emotions and the interconnectedness of bittersweet feelings that can arise from love and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

The nightingale sings a song for free
The singer compares the bird's song to her own music, suggesting that her music is just as beautiful and authentic as nature's creations.


Sounds like my own symphony
The singer feels a sense of ownership and pride in her own music, and compares it to a symphony to emphasize its complexity and beauty.


I'm almost hypnotized by the sound
The singer is deeply affected by the beauty of the music, and feels drawn in and entranced by it.


I wake up and you're not around
The singer is faced with the absence of a loved one, and feels the sorrow and loneliness that comes with it.


Here things are moving very slow
The singer feels stuck and stagnant in her current situation, and suggests that time feels slower and less productive than it should be.


Especially when it comes to letting go
The singer finds it difficult to move on from a past relationship, suggesting that it is hard for her to let go of what was once meaningful.


Never thought the situation would reach this place
The singer is surprised by the current state of events, and suggests that things have progressed in an unexpected direction.


Never thought I'd see a stranger when I see your face
The singer feels disconnected from someone who was once familiar, and suggests that the person they are now is unrecognizable.


Can't believe I feel alright 'bout walking away
The singer is surprised at her own ability to move on from the relationship, and suggests that it was a positive step for her despite the difficulties.


But I feel okay
The singer is expressing a sense of acceptance and peace about her current situation, and suggests that she is content with where she is now.


Even in defeat
The singer is acknowledging that she may have faced setbacks or difficult moments, but suggests that she has still come out on top.


It's bittersweet
The singer expresses a mixed emotion about the situation, recognizing that it has both positive and negative aspects.


One by one the walls came down it's true
The singer is referring to the gradual dissolution of a relationship, suggesting that barriers or obstacles have slowly disappeared over time.


And God knows that we built a few
The singer acknowledges that the relationship was not easy, and suggests that there were challenges that had to be overcome.


There's only one left around and that's you
The singer is still connected to the person despite the dissolution of the relationship, and suggests that they are the only one she has left in her life.


But it's left me with quite a view
The singer has gained a new perspective on life and relationships as a result of the experience, and suggests that she has grown and changed in a positive way.


Of the world that I've only seen
The singer suggests that she has gained a broader perspective on the world and her place in it as a result of this experience.


Somewhere in a magazine
The singer suggests that her previous view of the world was limited or superficial, and that she now sees things more clearly.


Every time that we come close to finding a solution
The singer is referring to attempts to reconcile or fix the broken relationship, suggesting that they have been unsuccessful in the past.


You seem to find it impossible to say
The singer is frustrated by the lack of communication or willingness to compromise on the part of the other person, suggesting that it is hindering progress.


I'll meet you halfway
The singer is expressing a willingness to compromise and work toward a solution, despite the other person's reluctance.


I just pray you'll be happy someday
The singer is expressing a sense of compassion and care for the other person, suggesting that her main concern is their happiness and well-being.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Marston, Rob Wells

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MusicBlue22

This song has been in my head, still love this song and its lyrics

AllieKitten

i LOVE this song :) ♥

Sarah M

Haven't listened to this FOREVER! Good song! :) -3

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love this song so muchh <3

magicmoonlight

very nice song thanks for sharing with me wolf

Ashley Brown

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