Bittersweet
Fallen Roses Lyrics
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Don't tell me
You gotta be someone else
I don't like me by myself
I just want to give up
Ooooo don't go
Ooooo let go
Ooooo don't go
Ooooo let go
How do you know that they're the one?
Oh babe
Don't tell me
You gotta be someone else
I don't like me by myself
I just want to give up
The lyrics of "Bittersweet" by Fallen Roses capture the feeling of uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The singer pleads with their lover not to leave them, but also questions if they are truly meant to be together. The repeated refrain of "how do you know that they're the one?" highlights the singer's insecurities and fear of rejection. The line "I don't like me by myself" suggests that the singer relies on their partner for validation and support.
The chorus of "Ooooo don't go, Ooooo let go" creates a hauntingly beautiful melody that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics. The use of these simple two-word phrases adds to the song's overall sense of ambiguity and confusion. The melancholic tone paired with the dreamy production creates a bittersweet atmosphere that is reflective of the song's title.
Overall, "Bittersweet" is a poignant and relatable portrayal of the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh babe
Addressing a person with affection or endearment
Don't tell me
Asking the person not to say or do something
You gotta be someone else
Expressing anxiety and insecurity about the relationship
I don't like me by myself
Admitting loneliness and self-doubt
I just want to give up
Feeling demotivated and hopeless
Ooooo don't go
A pleading tone, begging for the person not to leave
Ooooo let go
Suggesting that holding on may cause more pain
How do you know that they're the one?
Raising a question about the authenticity of the relationship
Ooooo don't go
Emphasizing the plea to not leave
Ooooo let go
Encouraging acceptance of the situation
How do you know that they're the one?
Repeating the question for emphasis
Oh babe
Repeating the affectionate address
Don't tell me
Repeating the request to not say or do something
You gotta be someone else
Repeating the expression of anxiety and insecurity
I don't like me by myself
Repeating the admission of loneliness and self-doubt
I just want to give up
Repeating the feeling of hopelessness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Donovan Mauricio Ferra Arago, Gelando Thomas Makrides Beltrani, Ignacio Cano, Ruben Alexis Reinoso Farias
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