Sweetheart
Houston Penelope Lyrics
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Everybody knows when you've been wrong.
I remember our love was born hanging laundry in a lightening storm
hid in the cellar as long as we could.
Well the corn ran out and the water ran out
and we had to come out when the honey ran out.
out of the forest and in to the woods.
Well I say “Live and let die”
Sweetheart they're gonna talk about us
Well I say “Live and let die”
Will my lucky star shine down tonight
on a sleeping town in a northern light
shut my eyes I can see their words fall down
I Lay my head on a pillow of stone
wrap myself in a sinners robe.
sticks and stones, I'm gonna build myself a home
with their sticks and stones, I'm gonna build my home
Sweetheart they're gonna talk about us
Well I say “Live and let die”
Sweetheart they're gonna talk about us
Well I say “Live and let die”
Somebody tell somebody else lies like an avalanche they're gonna make you cry
Everybody knows when you've been wrong.
Will my lucky star shine down tonight
on a sleeping town in a northern light
shut my eyes I can see their words fall down
sticks and stones, I'm gonna build myself a home
with their sticks and stones, I'm gonna build my home
Sweetheart they're gonna talk about us
Well I say “Live and let die”
Sweetheart they're gonna talk about us
Well I say “Live and let die”
Sweetheart
Sweetheart
Sweetheart
The lyrics of Houston Penelope's Sweetheart describe a situation where people are spreading lies that will eventually make someone cry. The singer remembers a time when they fell in love while hanging laundry during a lightening storm and hiding in the cellar as long as they could. As time passed, things became difficult, and they had to leave the forest and go into the woods. The phrase "corn ran out," "water ran out" and "honey ran out" suggest that the couple has run out of fortune, but still holds onto each other.
The singer anticipates that people will talk about them and spread rumors, but instead of fretting, singing "Sweetheart they're gonna talk about us. Well, I say 'Live and let die.'" The phrase "Live and let die" means that people can spread rumors about them, but the couple will continue living their lives and letting the rumors die out. The singer then mentions "sticks and stones," indicating that negative words cannot harm them, and they will build their home with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody tell somebody else lies like an avalanche they're gonna make you cry
If someone spreads lies about you, the consequences could be devastating.
Everybody knows when you've been wrong.
People are quick to judge when you make mistakes.
I remember our love was born hanging laundry in a lightening storm
Our love began during a chaotic and unpredictable time.
hid in the cellar as long as we could.
We sought refuge in a safe place until the storm passed.
Well the corn ran out and the water ran out
We faced shortages of basic necessities.
and we had to come out when the honey ran out.
We were forced to face the reality of the situation when our resources were depleted.
out of the forest and in to the woods.
We left a familiar place for the unknown.
Will my lucky star shine down tonight
I hope for good fortune and success.
on a sleeping town in a northern light
The setting is peaceful, serene, and quiet while being illuminated by a natural light source.
shut my eyes I can see their words fall down
The words that people say can weigh heavy on your mind, even though they can't be seen.
I Lay my head on a pillow of stone
Although uncomfortable, my surroundings are my only option.
wrap myself in a sinners robe.
I am flawed, but I accept myself for who I am.
sticks and stones, I'm gonna build myself a home
I will use the adversity thrown my way to improve my life.
with their sticks and stones, I'm gonna build my home
I will use the negative things that are said about me to motivate myself and persevere.
Sweetheart they're gonna talk about us
People will always have opinions about us.
Well I say “Live and let die”
I understand that change is a part of life, and that letting go of the past can be necessary for growth and happiness.
Sweetheart
A term of endearment towards a loved one.
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