Bittersweet
Jet Lag Gemini Lyrics


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Even though you want it
You really shouldn't think about it
Treason is a tar pit
It's so tacky to preserve alone

Can you live like a crow? There's your answer
As you pick at my bones with your friends and
Their barren tongues won't fill your lungs

Love tends to dry
(And you can find it in a heartbeat)
In hands that don't try
(And leave it tangled in the bed sheets)

Love tends to dry
(You burn your bridges in the backseat)
In hands that don't try
(And show up widowed on the high street)

Come on, say you've done it
Though we don't have to talk about it
The stains left on the carpet
Scream loud enough for all to know

Do your legs fail the floor? There's your answer
A mistake with a sword needs a ransom
But you've got no jazz to have the cash

Love tends to dry
(And you can find it in a heartbeat)
In hands that don't try
(And leave it tangled in the bed sheets)

Love tends to dry
(You burn your bridges in the backseat)
In hands that don't try
(And show up widowed on the high street)

Love tends to dry
(And you can find it in a heartbeat)
In hands that don't try
(And leave it tangled in the bed sheets)

Love tends to dry
(You burn your bridges in the backseat)
In hands that don't try
(And show up widowed on the high street)

In a coat for assault, desperate and bleak
Oh, so bittersweet

Love tends to dry
(And you can find it in a heartbeat)
In hands that don't try
(And leave it tangled in the bed sheets)

Love tends to dry
(You burn your bridges in the backseat)
In hands that don't try
(And show up widowed on the high street)

Love tends to dry
(And you can find it in a heartbeat)
In hands that don't try
(And leave it tangled in the bed sheets)

Love tends to dry
(You burn your bridges in the backseat)
In hands that don't try
(And show up widowed on the high street)

Love tends to dry
(And you can find it in a heartbeat)
In hands that don't try
(And leave it tangled in the bed sheets)

Love tends to dry
(You burn your bridges in the backseat)
In hands that don't try




(And show up widowed on the high street)
Oh, so bittersweet

Overall Meaning

The song "Bittersweet" by Jet Lag Gemini talks about love, betrayal, and loss. The opening lines of the song communicate that even though one may desire something or someone, it might not be the best option. The line "Treason is a tar pit, It's so tacky to preserve alone" talks about how betrayal leaves an everlasting and unpleasant aftertaste. It is better to let go of people or things that could lead to potentially harmful situations.


As the song progresses, the chorus is repeated several times, highlighting that love tends to dry up when it is not nurtured properly. The lines "In hands that don't try, and leave it tangled in the bed sheets" conjure up an image of a relationship that is shallow, lacking intimacy, and unable to sustain the test of time. The lyrics emphasize the importance of putting in effort and trying to keep the love alive rather than taking it for granted.


The lines "A mistake with a sword needs a ransom, but you've got no jazz to have the cash" describe the cost of making a mistake, how one needs to pay a price and redeem themselves. However, in this case, there is no way to undo the damage caused, and the person responsible may not have the resources to fix it.


In conclusion, "Bittersweet" talks about the aftermath of a relationship gone wrong, urging the listener to reflect on how they treat their loved ones and encouraging them to invest in their relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Even though you want it
Despite your desire for something


You really shouldn't think about it
It's not wise to dwell on it


Treason is a tar pit
Betrayal is a sticky, inescapable situation


It's so tacky to preserve alone
It's tasteless to hold onto something by yourself


Can you live like a crow? There's your answer
If you can survive alone like a bird, that's your solution


As you pick at my bones with your friends and
As you tear apart what's left of me with your pals


Their barren tongues won't fill your lungs
Their empty words won't satisfy you


Love tends to dry
Promises of love often don't last


(And you can find it in a heartbeat)
(Although it seems so easy to find)


In hands that don't try
When someone doesn't put forth effort


(And leave it tangled in the bed sheets)
(Leaving love unfulfilled and tangled like sheets)


You burn your bridges in the backseat
You create problems in your relationships


And show up widowed on the high street
Ending up alone and single in the public eye


Come on, say you've done it
Admit that you've made mistakes


Though we don't have to talk about it
We don't need to discuss it further


The stains left on the carpet
The remnants of past events and choices


Scream loud enough for all to know
Are noticeable and cannot be ignored


Do your legs fail the floor? There's your answer
If you can't stand on your own, that's your solution


A mistake with a sword needs a ransom
When you make a mistake with serious consequences, the price can be high


But you've got no jazz to have the cash
But you don't have the charisma to get the money


In a coat for assault, desperate and bleak
Wearing a jacket meant for aggressive behavior, in a hopeless and depressing situation


Oh, so bittersweet
Emotions and circumstances are both painful and enjoyable




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL DILIBERTO, DANIEL HARRIS DILIBERTO, MATEI GHEORGHIU, MATEI IOAN GHEORGHIU, MIKHAIL SAFONOV, MIKHAIL A. SAFONOV, VLAD GHEORGHIU, VLAD LUCA GHEORGHIU

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AlterMalcontent

this song would be perfect for Rockband 4

jenn means

LOVE IT!!!!!!

Barbara Alves

they are the sweetest group of guys ever. misha, the lead singer walked on the crowd, I think they are amazing! they're so funny if you hang out with them after a show xD

Nate Blazek

I found an old CD i made in 2010 yesterday and put it in my car, this song was part of the mix. I had to use shazam to figure out what I was even listening to, but here now on YouTube in 2020 it's all coming back to me, the songs, the lyrics, ...amazing.

Emily Krompier

I was looking at my fb memories and 11 years ago I had made the lyrics “love tends to dry in hands that don’t try” my status- I had totally forgot about this song and needed to google the lyrics but now it’s all so familiar again as well!

Knife Edge 11

beats n-dubz anyday !

Karolinka whiskey

i love this song. omg.

Guitar Dood

Thank god for you Sophia! had you not of responded I would have forgotten about this little gem

h0lyxmackr3l

The most amazing guys I've ever met. Matei's so sweet. Vlad's ridiculously sexy, Misha's so funny and Dan's just..Dan. :P I love them so much.

Patrick Henry

i was smoking boges with the drummer last night haha

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