Sweet About Me
Ida Maria Lyrics


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Ooh watching me, hanging by a string this time.
Don't easily, the climax of the perfect lie.
Oh watching me, hanging by a string this time.
Don't easily, smile worth a hundred lies.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so.
Tell you something that I've found.
That the worlds a better place when its upside down, boy.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so,
When your playing with desire.
Don't come running to my place when it burns like fire.

Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah

Blue, blue, blue, waves they crash.
As time goes by, so hard to catch.
Too, too smooth, ain't all that.
Why don't you ride, my side of the tracks.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so.
Tell you something that I've found.
That the worlds a better place when its upside down, boy.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so,
When your playing with desire.
Don't come running to my place when it burns like fire, boy.

Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah

Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah




Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ida Maria's "Sweet About Me" are an expression of self-awareness and the singer's resistance to being manipulated or taken for granted by others. The opening lines "watching me, hanging by a string this time" suggest that the singer is feeling vulnerable and exposed to the scrutiny of others. She warns against believing in "the climax of the perfect lie" and not easily falling for a smile that is "worth a hundred lies." The repetition of the phrase "nothing sweet about me" emphasizes the idea that the singer is not willing to be seen as simply a pretty face or something to be taken advantage of.


The repeated reference to "lessons to be learned" could be interpreted as the singer's acknowledgement that life experiences have taught her to be cautious and thoughtful in her interactions with others. The line "the worlds a better place when it's upside down" suggests a desire to turn conventions on their head, to question norms, and to find new ways of seeing the world. The final image of waves crashing and the advice to "ride my side of the tracks" suggests that the singer is not content to stay within the safe and predictable boundaries of society, but is willing to explore the unknown and the unpredictable.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh watching me, hanging by a string this time.
You're closely observing me, as I am in a precarious position, ready to fall at any moment.


Don't easily, the climax of the perfect lie.
Don't believe everything you hear, as people often build up lies to make them seem perfect, only to let you down in the end.


Oh watching me, hanging by a string this time.
You're still keeping a close eye on me, knowing that I'm still in a vulnerable position.


Don't easily, smile worth a hundred lies.
Don't be fooled by someone's seemingly genuine smile, as it could be masking a multitude of lies.


If theres lessons to be learned.
If there are things to be gained from an experience.


I'd rather get my jamming words in first so.
I'd rather speak my mind before anyone else can, to make sure my message is heard.


Tell you something that I've found.
Let me share with you something that I've discovered about life.


That the worlds a better place when its upside down, boy.
The world can be improved when things are flipped on their head, challenging what we think we know.


When your playing with desire.
When you're toying with your feelings of longing or passion.


Don't come running to my place when it burns like fire.
Don't expect me to comfort you when things become too intense for you to handle on your own.


Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me .. yeah
I may seem charming and sweet at first glance, but there's more to me than what meets the eye.


Blue, blue, blue, waves they crash.
The waves of the ocean are a deep blue as they crash against the shore.


As time goes by, so hard to catch.
As time passes, it becomes harder and harder to grasp onto it or hold onto our memories.


Too, too smooth, ain't all that.
Something that appears too polished or perfect may not be genuine or true.


Why don't you ride, my side of the tracks.
Why don't you come and experience life from my perspective, on my side of town?




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@elaias8528

Ooh watching me, hanging by a string this time.
Don't easily, the climax of the perfect lie.
Oh watching me, hanging by a string this time.
Don't easily, smile worth a hundred lies.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so.
Tell you something that I've found.
That the worlds a better place when its upside down, boy.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so,
When your playing with desire.
Don't come running to my place when it burns like fire.

Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah

Blue, blue, blue, waves they crash.
As time goes by, so hard to catch.
Too, too smooth, ain't all that.
Why don't you ride, my side of the tracks.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so.
Tell you something that I've found.
That the worlds a better place when its upside down, boy.

If theres lessons to be learned.
I'd rather get my jamming words in first so,
When your playing with desire.
Don't come running to my place when it burns like fire, boy.

Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah

Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah
Sweet about me, nothing sweet about me . yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@mizemadi

I still prefer the original, but Ida's very good, too. Would love to hear it as a duet with both singers alternating verses and adlibbing towards the ending.

@zomgseriosuly

Her voice is amazing! And the bass too!

@mymindshelter

genialne. po prostu genialne. gitara dobrze przygrywa, fajna linia basu, a perka dobrze stuka. głosu (jego tembru itp.) i tekstu dobrze się słucha. jestem za

@Mskarmain

She's got a lovely voice!! Nice to still keep the classic style. Reminds me of the 40's.

@yarexdalle

her voice! love it ♥

@shameeemers

Wow! Such a raw, beautiful voice!

@BriLorraine

i love her voice <3

@UniverSyl

Loved this song since the THIRD Live Lounge...Love the pic too...STUNNING!!!...Thanks...<3

@iamdynamitelover

shes so beautiful, so is her voice

@maddogames

Gorgeous voice, sexy attitude. Thank you Ida, for all the moments.

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