Sweet Nothing
HARRIS Calvin & Florence Welch Lyrics


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You took my heart, and you held it in your mouth
And with the word, all my love came rushing out
And every whisper, it's the worst
Emptied out by a single word
There is a hollow in me now

So I'll put my faith in something unknown
I'm living on such sweet nothing
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing

It isn't easy for me to let it go
'Cause I've swallow every single word
And every whisper, every sigh
Eats away at this heart of mine
And there is a hollow in me now

So I'll put my faith in something unknown
I'm living on such sweet nothing
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing

And it's not enough to tell me that you care
When we both know that words are empty air
You give me nothing
Nothing





Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing

Overall Meaning

The song Sweet Nothing by Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch explores a theme of emotional pain caused by a lack of commitment and trust in a relationship. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of frustration and vulnerability as the singer tries to grapple with the emptiness they feel. The opening lines "You took my heart and you held it in your mouth/ And with a word, all my love came rushing out" suggests that the singer's heart is at the mercy of their partner's whims and that they feel exposed and vulnerable. The line "Every whisper, it's the worst,/ Emptied out by a single word" reinforces this theme of vulnerability and adds to the feeling of helplessness that the singer is experiencing.


The chorus extols the merits of hope and how it can keep relationships together. But it also delves into the conundrum of having faith in an unknown future, where anything is possible, and there is no guarantee of what is to come. The lines "So I'll put my faith in something unknown/ I'm living on such sweet nothing/ But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold" reveal the singer's reluctance to give up on something that they have invested time and emotions into. However, there is a sense of resignation that emerges "And there is a hollow in me now," which implies that despite the efforts put into the relationship, there isn't much left to hold on to.


Overall, the song Sweet Nothing is a soulful and emotional exploration of the intricacies and complexities of relationships. It highlights how important communication and commitment is for any relationship to thrive, and how meaningless promises and empty words can lead to heartbreak and pain.


Line by Line Meaning

You took my heart, and you held it in your mouth
You had the power to control my emotions and use them for your own pleasure.


And with the word, all my love came rushing out
By just saying one thing, my love for you was so strong that I completely opened up to you.


And every whisper, it's the worst
Every time you whisper to me now, it hurts me more than anything.


Emptied out by a single word
A single word from you has the power to completely drain me emotionally.


There is a hollow in me now
You have left me feeling empty and vulnerable.


So I'll put my faith in something unknown
I have lost all hope in you and must now look for something else to believe in.


I'm living on such sweet nothing
I am trying to survive on false promises and empty words.


But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I am exhausted from having hope for something that has no true substance.


And it's hard to learn
It is difficult for me to accept and move on from what has happened.


And it's hard to love
It is difficult for me to trust and care for someone again.


When you're giving me such sweet nothing
When you are constantly feeding me with empty promises and hopes.


Sweet nothing
Your words mean nothing to me.


It isn't easy for me to let it go
It is not a simple task to forget about the hurt and pain you have caused me.


'Cause I've swallow every single word
I have taken in every single thing you have said, even if it has hurt me.


And every whisper, every sigh
Every time you say something or make a sound, it affects me greatly.


Eats away at this heart of mine
Your words and actions are literally destroying my heart and soul.


And it's not enough to tell me that you care
Saying you care is no longer enough. I need actual, tangible actions to prove it.


When we both know that words are empty air
You and I are aware that words alone do not mean anything if they are not backed up by actions.


You give me nothing
You are giving me absolutely nothing to hold onto or to believe in.


Sweet nothing
Your words, again, mean absolutely nothing to me.


Sweet nothing
You continue to feed me with empty promises and hopes that mean nothing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Harris, Tom Hull, Florence Welch

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@CiarantheDirector

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@autumndorn2428

Dammit now I here that every time

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@McKennaGrace-pd9xt

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@js1975s

lmfao i think it's "such sweet nothing"

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@TheoVrats10

I'm 26 and I still can't believe this song is 10 years old. We grow up with Calvin Harris songs!
Time flies 😪

@juliaribeiro7134

it's true

@randokaratajev2617

Same. I wann go back to childhood man. Everything felt so much better

@Alexb72219

Also 26 bro our generation slaps with the music

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