Bittersweet
James And The Cold Gun Lyrics
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Let it rain, let it rust
I didn't want you back, under my skin
You are a heart attack, but I still let you in
Let you in
One more time for the memory
Taste on my tongue so bittersweet it shows
Said too much, I never said enough
Playing games, I can't seem to call your bluff
I didn't want you back, under my skin
You are a heart attack, but I still let you in
I let you in
One more time for the memory
Taste on my tongue so bittersweet it shows
You're like a mirror to me, you know
Two more eyes staring back at me
Chasing my soul down a dead end street it shows
You're like a mirror to me, you know
So don't blame, it on time
We're the same, you and I
One more time for the memory
Taste on my tongue so bittersweet it shows
You're like a mirror to me, you know
Two more eyes staring back at me
Chasing my soul down a dead end street it shows
You're like a mirror to me, you know
You're like a mirror to me, you know
The lyrics to "Bittersweet" by James And The Cold Gun depict a complex and conflicted relationship. The singer acknowledges the intense emotions they feel towards another person, describing it as a mixture of love and lust. They admit that they didn't want this person back in their life but still allowed them to enter, comparing them to a heart attack. Despite the turmoil caused by this person, they are unable to resist their presence.
The chorus emphasizes the conflicting nature of their feelings. The taste of the relationship on the singer's tongue is described as bittersweet, indicating a sense of pleasure mixed with pain. The person they are involved with is likened to a mirror, suggesting that they reflect the singer's own flaws and insecurities.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges their struggle to communicate with this person. They admit to saying too much and yet never feeling like they said enough. The singer recognizes the games being played but can't decipher whether the other person is bluffing or not.
The bridge suggests a deeper connection between the singer and the person they are addressing. Time is not to blame for their entangled relationship, as they proclaim that they are fundamentally the same. This emphasizes the fact that they share a similar nature, leading to their inability to resist each other.
Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight the paradoxical nature of the relationship. The singer knows that being involved with this person is not healthy, but they are drawn to them regardless. The lyrics paint a picture of a tumultuous and passionate connection, difficult to break free from.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it love, call it lust
Label it as love or desire
Let it rain, let it rust
Allow it to rain and corrode
I didn't want you back, under my skin
I didn't desire your return, penetrating my being
You are a heart attack, but I still let you in
You are a destructive force, yet I still grant you entry
Let you in
Allowed you to enter
One more time for the memory
Once again, to create another memory
Taste on my tongue so bittersweet it shows
Flavor on my tongue is both pleasurable and painful, evident
You're like a mirror to me, you know
You reflect myself back to me, you understand
Said too much, I never said enough
Expressed too many words, yet never enough
Playing games, I can't seem to call your bluff
Engaging in deceit, unable to expose your lies
Two more eyes staring back at me
Two additional eyes gazing directly at me
Chasing my soul down a dead end street it shows
Pursuing my essence towards a hopeless path, evident
So don't blame, it on time
Therefore, do not attribute it to time
We're the same, you and I
We are alike, both of us
You're like a mirror to me, you know
You reflect myself back to me, you understand
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAUREN K. EVANS, SAMUEL GRACE, STEPHEN RUCHELMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DoctorSlicey
You are the best band of 2023, your music is well written & this song is the best one in the album. I hope you guys carry on and make some more amazing music
Mike Vogler
Just read a story about these guys online, and came here, and just so happened to choose this track as my first song ever hearing from them, and d**n, is it not awesome AF!
William Simmons
I think I just read the same article and that is why I am here too. The guitar on this one calls back to The Smiths for me. These guys are going on my playlist for sure!
Mike Vogler
@William Simmons Most definitely. Gave me '90s vibes when listening to it, which I really loved.
Casey Brown
Me too yall
TheodenHorseLord
Same
Mike Vogler
@The Bird Awesome that others saw it, just besides myself. Glad others see these things as well.
6ound Studio
WTF why are you so good, how is it possible
Davina Beedle
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crystality
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