Little Things
J Rice Lyrics


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Your hand fits in mine
Like it's made just for me
But bear this in mind
It was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me

I know you've never loved
The crinkles by your eyes
When you smile
You've never loved
Your stomach or your thighs,
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly

I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if I do
It's you
Oh, it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things

You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me


I know you've never loved
The sound of your voice on tape
You never want
To know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me

I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you,
It's you they add up to
I'm in love with you
And all these little things

You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
You'll never treat yourself right, darling, but I want you to.
If I let you know I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh.

And I've just let these little things slip out of my mouth
'Cause it's you,
Oh, it's you,
It's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you
And all these little things

I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true
It's you,
It's you they add up to




I'm in love with you
And all your little things

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Things" by J Rice is an emotional tribute to the imperfections that make a person unique and lovable. The song speaks of how the singer is in love with every little thing about their partner, even if they don't necessarily find those things endearing about themselves. The opening lines of the song, "Your hand fits in mine, like it's made just for me, but bear this in mind, it was meant to be" speaks to the singer's belief that their love was fated, and everything in the relationship is complementary.


Further on in the song, he refers to the insecurities that are common to everyone, such as not liking the sound of your voice on tape or never loving your stomach or thighs, and how he loves every one of those things about his partner. The song comes full circle when the singer admits to letting these little things slip out of his mouth, letting his partner know how much he loves her, and hoping that she will begin to see herself in the same way he does.


In summary, "Little Things" is a beautiful song about learning to love every part of a person, even the imperfections that they may not love about themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Your hand fits in mine
The physical touch between us is effortless and compatible.


Like it's made just for me
Our hand sizes are perfectly matched and meant to be together.


But bear this in mind
I want to highlight and acknowledge the following important piece of information.


It was meant to be
Our connection and compatibility is predestined and meant to happen.


And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
I am finding and connecting the physical characteristics that make you unique and endearing.


And it all makes sense to me
Understanding and appreciating your individuality helps me connect with you deeper.


I know you've never loved
I am aware of your insecurities and what you haven't accepted about yourself.


The crinkles by your eyes
You don't like the wrinkles gathered at the corner of your eyes when you smile.


When you smile
The expression on your face when you're happy and content.


You've never loved
You have not embraced or cherished your body in certain aspects.


Your stomach or your thighs
You have not been comfortable with the size or shape of your belly or thighs.


The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
The small indentations on the lower end of your back that you may not like or find attractive.


But I'll love them endlessly
I will still find those imperfections adorable and lovable, without reservation.


I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
I will keep my thoughts and feelings about these characteristics to myself to avoid harming your self-esteem.


But if I do
In the event that I accidentally let slip the thoughts I meant to keep to myself.


It's you
You are the person I am referring to when I speak these words.


Oh, it's you they add up to
My love and affection accumulates to you as a person, including all these small things.


I'm in love with you
I have strong romantic feelings towards you.


And all these little things
All these small characteristics define who you are and I fully appreciate them.


You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
Drinking tea is a compulsory bedtime habit that you possess.


And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
Drinking tea leads to you talking in your sleep, and perhaps is the reason for other quirky habits you have.


And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
I remember and hold onto every secret conversation we have while you're unknowingly talking in your sleep.


Though it makes no sense to me
I don't understand why tea and sleep-talking seem to be interconnected, but it doesn't matter because I still find it endearing.


You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you
I hold infinite love and affection for you, and it seems improbable that you'll ever love yourself that much.


You'll never treat yourself right, darling, but I want you to.
I want to inspire and encourage you to take better care of yourself, even if that means giving me less attention.


If I let you know I'm here for you
If I make it clear that I am always present and supportive for you.


Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you, oh.
I hope that my love and support will help you learn to love and appreciate yourself more fully.


And I've just let these little things slip out of my mouth
I have shared my thoughts and feelings about these small, endearing things.


'Cause it's you,
The reason I shared these thoughts is because you are so special and important to me.


And I'm in love with you
I am completely enamored with and devoted to you as a person.


And all these little things
Each one of these small traits, quirks, and habits adds up to a larger picture of who you are and I am in love with that person.




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Flakito0018

I really love this cover !! Congratulations from Spain :D Me encanta esta versión !! Enhorabuena desde España :D

Bravosjourney

Love that distinct quality in your voice specially the riffs, that nostalgic, reminiscent tone and melodic talent very few people possess..keep doing your thing, respect ;)

davii Na

this song is my favorite!! really love your cover of it !! <3

J Rice

I really appreciate your continued support! I wouldn't be able to keep making music if it wasn't for people like you!!

angela chan

I've been a fan of yours ever since you started posting covers and i always will be a fan. Always keep singing no matter what happens. Your voice is amazing and deserve to be heard. <3 (:

Nyree wood

Been a fan of you for years, thank you for making one of mine and my boyfriend's song sound even more beautiful than it did before

lahanimahono4

Wow I really like you !!! This song was amazing - WAAAAy better than the original!! It was truly beautiful. Can't wait to hear more from you! This is definitely going on my playlist!!

Komorebi Ari

I love your voice :) Keep covering Taylor and 1D's songs <3

Marynsson Farias

Your voice is so lovely, I really like this cover. Congrats<3

iiskinnyii

you put so much feeling into your songs... its amazing, i can see the words through your eyes and your facial expressions. you're amazing. please dont ever stop. God gave you that voice, cherish it.

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