Aplin developed a fanbase by posting performance videos to YouTube in 2008. Her most popular videos include her original composition "Home", and covers of "The Liar and the Lighter" by You Me At Six, "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry and "Forget You" by Cee Lo Green. She has described her music as "very family orientated, very personal". In July 2010, Aplin performed on her local radio station BBC Wiltshire. Her first release was the 5-track Acoustic EP which was released on the iTunes Store on 13 September 2010. It reached the top 25 in the UK iTunes album chart, and features the song "Reverse" which was used on E4 TV show Made in Chelsea.
Her debut album English Rain was released in May 2013, to positive reviews it debuted and peaked at number 2 in the UK album charts, along with new single "Panic Cord", which peaked at number 19 in the UK.
Sweet Nothing
Gabrielle Aplin Lyrics
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Why can't you see?
I'm diving under water just to breathe
And I'm feeling lonely
I'm feeling blue
Won't you please give me something?
I don't believe in your sweet nothing
I feel your arms around me
You say you feel the love, but, oh
I feel alone
You think you understand me
But I don't even understand me at all
I feel alone
London living, nothing comes for free
Why can't you see?
Time won't heal it, just as still for me
And I'm feeling lonely
I'm feeling blue
Won't you please give me something?
'Cause I don't believe in your sweet nothing
I feel your arms around me
You say you feel the love, but, oh
I feel alone
You think you understand me
But I don't even understand me at all
I feel alone
I feel your arms around me
You say you feel the love
But oh, I feel alone
You think you understand me
But I don't even understand me at all
I feel alone
The lyrics of Gabrielle Aplin's Sweet Nothing depict the familiar theme of feeling isolated and alone in a relationship. The song is about a relationship that has lost its meaning and has become pointless, leaving the singer feeling empty and unsatisfied. The first verse talks about how the rain starts falling when the other person calls, indicating that the relationship only brings turmoil and discomfort to the singer. The line "I'm diving under water just to breathe" highlights the singer's need to escape the relationship, which has become suffocating.
The chorus of the song is an appeal to the other person to give the singer something real, something tangible, and not just empty promises. The line "I don't believe in your sweet nothing" indicates that the singer is tired of the other person's meaningless words and is looking for some substantial actions. The second verse talks about the challenges of living in a city like London, where everything seems to come at a cost. The line "Time won't heal it, just as still for me" is a reference to how time is not enough to fix a broken relationship.
The bridge of the song talks about how the other person thinks they understand the singer, but the truth is, the singer doesn't even understand themselves. This adds to the feeling of isolation and loneliness. Overall, Sweet Nothing is a relatable song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt like they are in a relationship that no longer has any value.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain starts falling when you're calling me
Whenever you try to get in touch with me, it seems like bad things happen and everything goes wrong.
Why can't you see?
I wish you could understand how I feel and what I'm going through, but it seems like you just don't get it.
I'm diving under water just to breathe
Life is getting really tough and I feel like I'm struggling just to keep my head above water.
And I'm feeling lonely
I'm starting to feel really isolated and like nobody truly understands me.
I'm feeling blue
I'm starting to feel really sad and down about everything.
Won't you please give me something?
I'm looking for some kind of hope or support to get me through this difficult time.
I don't believe in your sweet nothing
I don't trust your kind words or empty promises - I need something real and tangible to hold onto.
I feel your arms around me
I can physically feel your presence and support, but emotionally I still feel lonely and disconnected.
You say you feel the love, but, oh
You might say you care about me, but your actions don't always match your words.
I feel alone
Despite your physical presence, I still feel like nobody truly knows or understands me.
You think you understand me
You might think you know what's best for me or how I'm feeling, but you don't really get it.
But I don't even understand me at all
Even if you wanted to help me, I'm not sure I could explain what's going on in my head or heart right now.
London living, nothing comes for free
Living in the city is tough and expensive, and it feels like everything requires some kind of payment or sacrifice.
Time won't heal it, just as still for me
Things aren't getting better with time, and I feel stuck in this unhappy and uncertain place.
You say you feel the love
You might think you're being supportive or kind, but it's not really helping me right now.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Charlotte O'connor, Gabrielle Aplin, Luke Benjamin Potashnick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ariellegaiser9378
Why can't more music videos be done like this? So so simple, one take, no clipped editing. Just perfect the way that it is! Killer song. I've had it on repeat and been dancing to it for the last half an hour.
@ZeLuJ
Exactly my thoughts
@ari-vq7xk
Unique outfit choice. She's so adorable and I love her voice. This song is catchy and definitely something I'd play on a loop.
@breyannarollins9120
Her makeup is even done really nice and simple to match her outfit she’s so beautiful!
@senseihEnRY16
usually i don't like drastic change from a musician, but i totally dig this new Aplin. So energetic!
@vagentnica6430
For me, I like her genre before :( so sad i can't hear her next song like before anymore.
But this one is not bad
@brendalee557
Still sticking around? :)
@senseihEnRY16
@Bree B of course, i'm even on her top 0.05% listeners on Spotify in 2020!
@jessethereader
AHH WHEN THE DRUMS LIT UP! SO GOOD. I can't wait for this next album!
@saturnrain
jessethereader omg hi jesse! Her music is amazing isn't it?! :D