Bittersweet
Kristine W Lyrics
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Bittersweet as I lay all alone and it's you that I'm missing
Bittersweet I embrace all the secrets that you told me
Bittersweet when I long for your arms all around just to hold me - console me
I made it home before the break of day
And scent of your sweet love won't wash away
No need to call you, you're already gone
I hope it's wrong
Bittersweet are the tears that I taste when we are kissing
Bittersweet as I lay all alone and it's you that I'm missing
Bittersweet I embrace all the secrets that you told me
Bittersweet when I long for your arms all around just to hold me - console me
I wish that I could lock away your love away
I'd gather all the pieces and the pain
'Cause your touch cuts through me like no other love
So deeply haunting yes I'm guilty of
Oh I'm guilty of
Bittersweet are the tears that I taste when we are kissing
Bittersweet as I lay all alone and it's you that I'm missing
Bittersweet I embrace all the secrets that you told me
Bittersweet when I long for your arms all around just to hold me - console me
I stand alone
Feeling foolish and sometimes deserted
Without you to hold
Was it that I was meant to deserve you
It's tearing me apart
That you're mine for a time
But I don't own you
But I don't own you
Bittersweet are the tears that I taste when we are kissing
Bittersweet as I lay all alone and it's you that I'm missing
Bittersweet I embrace all the secrets that you told me
Bittersweet when I long for your arms all around just to hold me - console me
Bittersweet (repeat)
The song “Bittersweet” by Kristine W. speaks about the conflicting emotions of being in a relationship that is both thrilling and painful at the same time. The lyrics describe the bittersweet tears that are shed while kissing, the feeling of longing when apart, and the deep emotional connection shared with the other person. The singer reveals her vulnerability and admits to being haunted by the other person’s touch, while also feeling foolish and sometimes deserted when alone. She confesses her deep desire to lock away the love and pain associated with the relationship, and her feelings of guilt for wanting more than the other person is willing to give.
The use of the term "bittersweet" in the lyrics is interesting and symbolic. It highlights the complexity of the emotions in this kind of relationship, where there is both pleasure and pain, joy and sorrow. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of acceptance and letting go, as the singer acknowledges that she doesn’t own the other person, and yet still feels the desire to hold them close.
Line by Line Meaning
Bittersweet are the tears that I taste when we are kissing
The tears I shed when we kiss are both sweet and painful because I know our love is temporary.
Bittersweet as I lay all alone and it's you that I'm missing
As I lie alone, I feel the joy and pain of remembering you, and how much I long for you to be with me.
Bittersweet I embrace all the secrets that you told me
Even though I know our love will end, I treasure the secrets you told me and cherish the intimacy they represent.
Bittersweet when I long for your arms all around just to hold me - console me
When I long to feel your arms around me, I feel both happy and sad, knowing that I will only have this comfort for a limited time.
I made it home before the break of day
I returned home very early in the morning.
And scent of your sweet love won't wash away
The fragrance of your love lingers on me and cannot be removed.
No need to call you, you're already gone
There is no reason to call you because you have already left.
But my intuition, well I hope it's wrong
I hope my intuition is incorrect regarding your departure, though I fear it is correct.
I wish that I could lock away your love away
I wish I could keep your love forever, locked away and protected from the outside world.
I'd gather all the pieces and the pain
I would gather all of the memories and emotions associated with our love, even the painful ones.
'Cause your touch cuts through me like no other love
Your touch affects me more deeply than anyone else's love ever has.
So deeply haunting yes I'm guilty of
Our love is deeply compelling and unforgettable, and I feel guilty for not being able to stop thinking about you.
I stand alone
I am alone without you.
Feeling foolish and sometimes deserted
I feel foolish for falling so deeply in love with you, and sometimes abandoned when you are not by my side.
Without you to hold
I feel lost without your arms around me.
Was it that I was meant to deserve you
I wonder if I was meant to be with you and if I truly deserve your love.
It's tearing me apart
The pain of knowing our love is not permanent is causing me great distress.
That you're mine for a time
It is both a joy and a sorrow to know that I have your love for only a limited time.
But I don't own you
I know that I cannot possess you and that our love will eventually come to an end.
Bittersweet
The emotions associated with our love are both sweet and painful, a contradiction of feelings that I cannot escape.
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.