Bittersweet
Jamie Paige Lyrics
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And I'm left wondering what for
I sat and stared at a paper
And tried so hard to ignore
The thoughts all swirling inside me
They say I'm broken, a bore
I lead it on with a paper
A silent, desolate score
You make pain for free
But I know you're my dream
I'll take anything
And I mean anything
My coffee bean dream, so bittersweet
(Oh, I wanna make a mistake with you)
Oh, seraphim schemes and self esteem
(So many things I should say to you)
'Cause oh my god, I love you but you tear me apart
You're my savior and my devil, stab me straight through the heart
A plasticine sheen, you're so bittersweet
(And all I want is to stay with you)
I'm another day closer to the end of my life
It all gets wasted on nothing
I watch the flickering light
I would kneel for you
Sat down on my knees
You'd just hurt me more
Hurt me 'till I bleed
Oh god, I'm desperate to bleed
My coffee bean dream, so bittersweet
(Oh, I wanna make a mistake with you)
A polyseme scream, such a stupid thing
(So many things I should say to you)
'Cause oh my god, I love you, I can't take anymore
But if I'm not creating, what the fuck am I for?
I burst at the seams, you're so bittersweet
(And all I want is to stay with you)
It wasn't always like this
I'm just resigned to the pain
But does the fight define us
Or does it waste us away?
I am much more than the sum of my work
And even without you there's so much I am worth
But I know there's still joy to be found in a song
My coffee bean dream, so bittersweet
(I want to make something more with you)
These scenes stay unseen, that's okay with me
(So many things I will share with you)
'Cause oh my god, I love you but I'm more than my love
And as long as I'm complete alone there's still room for us
You'll be my treat, so bittersweet
(And all I want is to stay with you)
The lyrics to Jamie Paige's song "Bittersweet" delve into the complexities of a toxic, love-hate relationship. The singer expresses their conflicted feelings towards someone who brings both joy and pain into their life. The song begins with a sense of resignation and questioning the purpose of their existence, as they spend another day aimlessly wondering about the meaning of it all. The singer tries to distract themselves by focusing on a piece of paper, but their thoughts and emotions continue to swirl within them.
The line "I make time for you, you make pain for free" reveals the imbalance in the relationship. The singer acknowledges that they are willing to invest time and effort into this person, but it only results in more emotional pain. Despite this, they still consider this person to be their dream, willing to accept anything, no matter the consequences. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation, longing for a deep connection with someone even if it's bittersweet.
The chorus highlights the conflicting emotions and dynamics of the relationship. The usage of metaphors like "coffee bean dream" and "plasticine sheen" further evoke the contrasting feelings of sweetness and artificiality. It's clear that the singer loves this person deeply, but they also acknowledge how destructive the relationship is, as it tears them apart. They are aware that their love for this person is both their savior and their devil, inflicting pain straight through the heart.
As the song progresses, the singer questions their own existence and values, wondering if the fight and pain are what define them or if it's just wasting their life away. However, they also realize that they are more than their work and their relationship, recognizing their self-worth beyond these aspects. They find solace in the fact that there is still joy to be found in creating music, symbolized by the line "I burst at the seams, you're so bittersweet."
Overall, "Bittersweet" delves into the complexities of a toxic relationship, exploring the contradictory feelings and emotional toll it takes on the singer. It portrays the struggle between the desire for love and connection with someone who brings both happiness and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh it's another day over
Another day has passed
And I'm left wondering what for
I'm questioning the purpose behind it all
I sat and stared at a paper
I sat and looked at a blank piece of paper
And tried so hard to ignore
And made a great effort to avoid
The thoughts all swirling inside me
The thoughts that are constantly swirling in my mind
They say I'm broken, a bore
People say I'm damaged and uninteresting
I lead it on with a paper
I pretend to be fine with a paper as my companion
A silent, desolate score
A quiet and lonely existence
I make time for you
I prioritize you
You make pain for free
You bring me pain without cost
But I know you're my dream
But I know you're my ideal
I'll take anything
I'll accept anything
And I mean anything
And I really mean it
My coffee bean dream, so bittersweet
The dream I have about coffee beans is filled with mixed emotions
(Oh, I wanna make a mistake with you)
(Oh, I want to experience something unexpected with you)
Oh, seraphim schemes and self esteem
Oh, heavenly plans and self-worth
(So many things I should say to you)
(There are so many things I should express to you)
'Cause oh my god, I love you but you tear me apart
Because, oh my god, I love you but you cause me a lot of pain
You're my savior and my devil, stab me straight through the heart
You're both the one who saves me and the one who destroys me, piercing my heart
A plasticine sheen, you're so bittersweet
A superficial and fake appearance, you're filled with mixed emotions
(And all I want is to stay with you)
(And all I want is to be with you)
I'm another day closer to the end of my life
I'm one day closer to my death
It all gets wasted on nothing
It all becomes meaningless in the end
I watch the flickering light
I watch the unstable light
I would kneel for you
I would submit myself to you
Sat down on my knees
I would sit on my knees
You'd just hurt me more
You would simply cause me more pain
Hurt me 'till I bleed
Hurt me until I bleed
Oh god, I'm desperate to bleed
Oh god, I have an overwhelming desire to feel pain
A polyseme scream, such a stupid thing
A scream with multiple meanings, such a foolish act
(So many things I should say to you)
(There are so many things I should express to you)
'Cause oh my god, I love you, I can't take anymore
Because, oh my god, I love you, I can't handle it anymore
But if I'm not creating, what the fuck am I for?
But if I'm not being creative, what is my purpose?
I burst at the seams, you're so bittersweet
I'm overwhelmed, you're filled with mixed emotions
(And all I want is to stay with you)
(And all I want is to be with you)
It wasn't always like this
It wasn't always this way
I'm just resigned to the pain
I've come to accept the pain
But does the fight define us
But does the struggle determine who we are
Or does it waste us away?
Or does it slowly destroy us?
I am much more than the sum of my work
I am worth more than just what I create
And even without you there's so much I am worth
And even without you, I have a lot of value
But I know there's still joy to be found in a song
But I know there's still happiness to be found in a song
My coffee bean dream, so bittersweet
The dream I have about coffee beans is filled with mixed emotions
(I want to make something more with you)
(I want to create something more meaningful with you)
These scenes stay unseen, that's okay with me
These moments remain hidden, and I'm fine with that
(So many things I will share with you)
(There are so many things I will share with you)
'Cause oh my god, I love you but I'm more than my love
Because, oh my god, I love you but I am more than just my love for you
And as long as I'm complete alone there's still room for us
And as long as I'm complete by myself, there's still space for us
You'll be my treat, so bittersweet
You will be my pleasure, filled with mixed emotions
(And all I want is to stay with you)
(And all I want is to be with you)
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jamie Stanley
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