Sweetest Cure
Hugo Lyrics


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I wanna find peace in my own skin
In my own skin
Breath out, breath in

Thinking of your eyes
Promises you gave
Promises you gave
We're doomed, not saved

Now cut to commercial
Just cut to commercial

What the hell am I s'posed to do
Choose a world over you
I'm afraid I'm just too small
I think I'd be no use at all

Word's out so how
You're the sweetest cure
I never got to tell you

Lost in the tide of sex and death
Of sex and death
Your hair, your hair

I want you again
Don't wanna be your friend
I wanna be a door
Not a voyeur

Now cut to commercial
Just cut to commercial

What the hell am I s'posed to be
Choose a world over me
Sitting pretty in my mess
On the phone I can't confess

Word's out so how
You're the sweetest cure
I never got to tell you

Word's out so how
You're the sweetest cure
I never got to tell you

My doll, pure hearts
Turn the tables and
Push it out and watch me slowly break

Sweetest cure
I never got to taste





Sweetest cure
I'll never taste

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hugo's song Sweetest Cure seem to describe the inner turmoil of a person who is struggling to find their place in the world and in their relationships. The opening line expresses a desire to find peace within their own skin, indicating a sense of discomfort or unease with themselves. The repeated phrases "breath out, breath in" suggest a focus on mindfulness and finding calm in the present moment.


The next lines seem to allude to a past relationship, with the singer thinking of the promises that were made and feeling a sense of doom or hopelessness about their current situation. The line "Now cut to commercial, just cut to commercial" could be interpreted as a desire to escape from the emotions and memories that are overwhelming them.


The chorus expresses the singer's dilemma of having to choose between their personal desires and the expectations of the world around them. They feel too small and insignificant to make a difference, and are plagued by uncertainty and fear. The "sweetest cure" is presented as something that they have missed out on, something that could have brought them happiness or healing.


The second verse continues in the same vein, with the singer wanting more from their relationship than just friendship, but feeling restricted by their own insecurities and fears. They feel trapped in their own mess and unable to express their true feelings. The repeated phrase "word's out so how" seems to suggest a sense of helplessness or resignation.


The final lines introduce the idea of "doll, pure hearts" and a dramatic shift in tone, with the singer seeming to anticipate a moment of intense emotional release or breakdown. The final repetition of "sweetest cure" underscores the sense of longing and regret that permeates the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna find peace in my own skin
I want to feel comfortable and at ease in my own body and mind.


In my own skin
In my true self.


Breath out, breath in
Taking deep breaths to calm my mind and body.


Thinking of your eyes
Remembering the way you looked at me.


Promises you gave
The things you said you would do for me.


We're doomed, not saved
Our relationship is doomed to fail and cannot be saved.


Now cut to commercial
Interrupting the thought process with a non sequitur.


What the hell am I s'posed to do
I am uncertain about what my next move should be.


Choose a world over you
Deciding between my relationship with you and everything else in the world.


I'm afraid I'm just too small
I feel insignificant and unimportant.


I think I'd be no use at all
I don't think I have anything to offer.


Word's out so how
People have been talking about it, so...


You're the sweetest cure
You are the solution to my problems and make everything better.


I never got to tell you
I never had the chance to express my true feelings to you.


Lost in the tide of sex and death
Overwhelmed by the intense emotions of passion and mortality.


Of sex and death
Of intense physical desire and inevitability of death.


Your hair, your hair
The way your hair looks and feels.


I want you again
I desire you physically and emotionally.


Don't wanna be your friend
I don't want a platonic relationship with you.


I wanna be a door
I want to be an open and inviting entrance into your life.


Not a voyeur
Not just someone who watches from the sidelines and never participates.


What the hell am I s'posed to be
I am uncertain about my identity and purpose.


Sitting pretty in my mess
Appearing calm and collected, despite everything being chaotic and overwhelming.


On the phone I can't confess
I can't bring myself to admit my true emotions over the phone.


My doll, pure hearts
My love, with pure intentions.


Turn the tables and
Reverse the roles and change the dynamic of the relationship.


Push it out and watch me slowly break
Pushing me to my limits and causing me to feel more and more overwhelmed.


Sweetest cure
The most powerful solution to my problems and pain.


I'll never taste
I will never get to experience the full extent of this solution.




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