Brightside
Kiiara Lyrics


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You're s-s-s-s-s-so damn nervous
And you d-d-d-d-don't know why
In my hand and it's fully loaded
Hit send and you won't survive

You let your guard down
For the first time
Tastes bitter right now

But look at the bright side (oh)
I know you're dead inside (oh)
I know I gave you the time of your life
Held your heart, then I broke it twice
But look at the bright side (oh)
Now you know what it feels like

Got me in your n-n-nervous system
You're pacin' and you're spacin' out
Every word got my initials in 'em
Ride the bus with your heart torn now

You let your guard down
For the first time
Tastes bitter right now

But look at thΠ΅ bright side (oh)
I know you're dead insidΠ΅ (oh)
I know I gave you the time of your life
Held your heart, then I broke it twice
But look at the bright side (oh)
Now you know what it feels like

Wake up, shakin'
Mentally breakin'
Was it all a dream? Was it all a dream?
In a cold sweat, regret
You just wanna reset
But it's not a dream, but it's not a dream

Look at the bright side (oh)
I know you're dead inside (oh)
I know I gave you the time of your life
Held your heart, then I broke it twice




But look at the bright side (oh)
Now you know what it feels like

Overall Meaning

Kiiara's song "Brightside" explores the aftermath of a failed relationship from the perspective of someone who has inflicted emotional pain on their partner. The repetition of stuttered words "s-s-s-s-s-so damn nervous" and "d-d-d-d-don't know why" in the opening lines reveals the singer's unease and confusion. As the song progresses, the singer realizes the harm they have caused their former lover by breaking their heart twice. Despite the bitterness of the situation, the chorus encourages the broken-hearted to find solace in the fact that the experience will help them grow.


The lyrics also depict the psychological effects of a failed relationship on both parties. The singer acknowledges that her lover is "dead inside" and "pacing and spacing out" due to the pain inflicted by the breakup. The second verse shifts the perspective from the singer to her lover, describing how the failed relationship has affected him. The lyrics "Got me in your n-n-nervous system" and "Ride the bus with your heart torn now" imply that the heartbreak is felt not only emotionally but physically, too.


Overall, "Brightside" offers a message of hope amidst the heartbreak of a failed relationship. It acknowledges the pain and hurt caused but encourages finding the "bright side" in moving on and growing from the experience.


Line by Line Meaning

You're s-s-s-s-s-so damn nervous
You are extremely nervous and stuttering.


And you d-d-d-d-don't know why
You don't know the reason for your nervousness and stuttering.


In my hand and it's fully loaded
I have a loaded weapon in my hand.


Hit send and you won't survive
If I send a message or take an action, it will be harmful to you.


You let your guard down
You became vulnerable or less cautious.


For the first time
This is the first time you have allowed yourself to be vulnerable.


Tastes bitter right now
It feels unpleasant or disappointing right now.


But look at the bright side (oh)
Despite the current situation, try to focus on the positive aspect of things.


I know you're dead inside (oh)
I understand that you feel emotionally numb or empty.


I know I gave you the time of your life
I know that I have provided you with a great experience or memories.


Held your heart, then I broke it twice
I gained your trust and affection, but then I hurt you deeply on two occasions.


Got me in your n-n-nervous system
You are deeply influenced or affected by me.


You're pacin' and you're spacin' out
You're nervous and restless, and losing focus.


Every word got my initials in 'em
Every word you hear or read reminds you of me.


Ride the bus with your heart torn now
You are experiencing heartbreak and pain while trying to go about your daily life.


Wake up, shakin'
You wake up feeling scared or anxious.


Mentally breakin'
You are experiencing a mental breakdown or collapse.


Was it all a dream? Was it all a dream?
You're unsure if what happened was real or not.


In a cold sweat, regret
You feel intense remorse and guilt while also experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety.


You just wanna reset
You wish you could go back in time and undo what happened.


But it's not a dream, but it's not a dream
The situation is real and you can't escape from it just by waking up.




Writer(s): Andrew Cedar, Esther Lee Zyskind, Jim Lavigne

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Jaydee Van LoggenBerg

If she keeps this up, she will become the best female singer in the world

Eugen Florin Alfiri

She already is!

kiiara anatomy

can u edit this to #kiiara is the greatest singer period πŸ‘ˆ

Raymn Grewal

Totallllllyyy agree

kiiara anatomy

keeps this up?! lmao πŸ€£πŸ˜† the day #kiiara decided she was going to record herself was the birth of music πŸ™‚ thats the #brightside

kiiara anatomy

only a sell out reaches that benchmark!! ohh fyi #kiiara is my top choice what 6 years now probably πŸ’½ all i listen to willingly 😁

The Vessel Of Satan

She’s like no one else 🀟🏻

Noora Chy

Starting to love this album! Kiiara never disappoints <3

Roshan Srinivas

I'm just loving all her songs to pieces. I'm literally playing everything on repeat to listen to every single beat

lyrical lithium

yay πŸ–€

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