**The band line-up (as of 10/2017):
Vocals: Chris Millward
Guitar: Brett Powell/Steven Powell/Tom Beale
Drums Aaron Beale
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Bittersweet
FOXBlood Lyrics
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gin in the house on the coast as the storm rolled in
My regrets, where to begin?
It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
Your dark hair and your pale skin,
and all the goddamn times I never let you in, shit
I swear to God I wish I told you everything
It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
We're hopeless again
We're hopeless again
Bittersweet, you know what they say
We shine and we fade, it's always the way
Bittersweet, you know what they say
I guess everything's going to kill you one day
The doctor said, "Your head's a mess, you've come apart bit by bit
Take medicine, you'll feel again",
but I sure as hell just feel like shit
Bittersweet, we shine and we fade
I guess everything's going to kill you one day
Bittersweet, you know what they say
We shine and we fade, it's always the way
Bittersweet, you know what they say
I guess everything's going to kill you one day
The doctor said, "Your head's a mess, you've come apart bit by bit
Take medicine, you'll feel again",
but I sure as hell just feel like shit
He says, "It's probably all that drinking", and I say
"Doc, you're overthinking,
why would I interfere with a process that's keeping me from sinking?"
(We shine and we fade) It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
(We shine and we fade) It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
(We shine and we fade) It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
(We shine and we fade) It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
There are pieces of us strewn across your bedroom floor
And there are pieces of me in a trail out your door
Your sister's sad smile as I passed her on the front porch
I got stuck in a downward spiral in a time when you needed more
I said, "I'm sorry, you know" You said, "Get out, just go"
And I went to pieces with you watching from your window
I've got these loveless bones, now all I know is alone
So I lit my final cigarette and I walked three postcodes home
We shine and we fade
We shine and we fade
The doctor said, "Your head's a mess, you've come apart bit by bit
Take medicine, you'll feel again",
but I sure as hell just feel like shit
He says, "It's probably all that drinking", and I say
"Doc, you're overthinking,
why would I interfere with a process that's keeping me from sinking?"
Bittersweet, we shine and we fade
I guess everything's going to kill you one day
The song "Bittersweet" by FOXBlood tells a story of a broken relationship that is haunted by regret, memories, and self-destructive behaviors. The song's opening lines paint a vivid picture of the singer's past with their ex-partner - spending a stormy night drinking gin on the porch of a coastal house, seeing the fragility of their relationship reflected in the looming storm. The singer regrets not opening up to their partner in the past and wishes they could have shared more with them. However, their relationship has now gone beyond repair, and the singer's mental state is deteriorating. They see a doctor who suggests medication to help them, but the singer rejects the idea and prefers to continue with self-destructive habits.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of bittersweetness that is present throughout the track. The singer acknowledges that everything in life, including love, is temporary and that at some point, it will all come to an end. However, they also express how much they cherish the memories they've shared with their ex-partner, despite the pain and regret that clouds them now. The line "We shine and we fade, it's always the way" captures this sentiment perfectly, acknowledging the transience of life while highlighting the beauty of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
We spent the night outside on the porch drinking
We were drinking outside on the porch all night.
gin in the house on the coast as the storm rolled in
We were drinking gin in the coastal house while waiting for the storm.
My regrets, where to begin?
I have many regrets and I don't know where to start.
It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
My regrets and mistakes keep haunting me.
Your dark hair and your pale skin,
I remember your appearance.
and all the goddamn times I never let you in, shit
I had many chances to let you in, but I didn't.
I swear to God I wish I told you everything
I regret not telling you everything.
We're hopeless again
We're lost and helpless.
Bittersweet, you know what they say
Life is both sweet and bitter.
We shine and we fade, it's always the way
We have moments of greatness and moments of weakness.
I guess everything's going to kill you one day
Eventually, everything will lead to your death.
The doctor said, "Your head's a mess, you've come apart bit by bit
The doctor diagnosed me with mental instability, saying that I'm falling apart.
Take medicine, you'll feel again",
The doctor suggested that medication could help me feel better.
but I sure as hell just feel like shit
The medication didn't help - I still feel terrible.
There are pieces of us strewn across your bedroom floor
Our love was shattered and scattered across your bedroom floor.
And there are pieces of me in a trail out your door
I left pieces of myself behind when I left your door.
Your sister's sad smile as I passed her on the front porch
Your sister expressed sadness with a smile as I walked past her outside.
I got stuck in a downward spiral in a time when you needed more
I was spiraling into depression when you needed me the most.
I said, "I'm sorry, you know" You said, "Get out, just go"
I apologized, but you didn't want to hear it anymore and asked me to leave.
And I went to pieces with you watching from your window
I fell apart while you were watching me leave from your window.
I've got these loveless bones, now all I know is alone
I feel empty and lonely without love.
So I lit my final cigarette and I walked three postcodes home
I smoked my last cigarette and walked home quite a distance.
(We shine and we fade) It's coming back to me, it's coming round again
I'm reminded of our past, the good and the bad.
The doctor said, "Your head's a mess, you've come apart bit by bit
The doctor diagnosed me with mental instability, saying that I'm falling apart.
Take medicine, you'll feel again",
The doctor suggested that medication could help me feel better.
but I sure as hell just feel like shit
The medication didn't help - I still feel terrible.
He says, "It's probably all that drinking", and I say
The doctor thinks my drinking is a problem, but I disagree.
"Doc, you're overthinking,
Doctor, you're thinking too much.
why would I interfere with a process that's keeping me from sinking?"
Why would I stop something that is saving me from drowning?
We shine and we fade
We have moments of greatness and moments of weakness.
Contributed by Brooklyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexanderbrown9199
Australia just keeps producing amazing metal bands.
@noonebuteverone6331
>Modern core
>"Amazing metal bands"
Get off the drugs
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@juliolondon312
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@juliolondon312
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@cbeacham12
Still one of the best songs ever written. You're awesome, Chris!!
@JesseJapan
God. I haven’t heard this song in years and randomly stumbled across it again on Spotify and it still gives me chills to this day.
@mikethomas4628
Listened to this after a while and my lord it still slaps 🔥
@notcontentwithlosing
Foxblood can't disappoint. ❤