Louis M^ttrs is an English singer/song-writer and producer. Brighton born a… Read Full Bio ↴Louis M^ttrs is an English singer/song-writer and producer. Brighton born and raised, Louis is very much a product of his environment, his surroundings and those physical attributes that makeup his hometown influencing the narrative he threads through his tracks. His connections to its residents and those people driving in their own respective areas are a key component in Louis' approach to music making, working with newcomer Elli Ingram and producer Felix Joseph, "‘it feels like a real movement in Brighton right now. A lot of us have the same outlook, we’re the same age and it just seems to work."

Sweet Innocence
Louis M^ttrs Lyrics

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Sweet innocence falling away from you
Can't hold you down
Your pace quickens, feel the steps coming for you

Unaware of what alright

I'm not gonna break myself
So you can come on through

I have both hands on the gold
You came on through and left me nothing to hold
You came on through and left me nothing to hold

You can't hide from this
They'll catch you on your own
There's no fight in this
Your fist???

These windows looking inside of you
Try to work you out
Rain drops are dripping on the pain of you
Try to drown you

I'm not gonna break myself
So you can come on through
I have both hands on the gold
You came on through and left me nothing to hold
You came on through and left me nothing to hold

You can't hide from this
They'll catch you on your own
There's no fight in this
Your fist???

I already can't seek,
Take my soul and the sweet innocence
I already can't seek,
Take my soul and the sweet innocence
You can't hide from this
You can't hide from this
There's no fight in this
You can't hide from this
Your fist???
You can't hide from this
There's no fight in this
You can't hide from this
There's no fight in this
I already can't seek,
Take my soul and the sweet innocence

I already can't seek,
Take my soul and the sweet innocence

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Louis M^ttrs's song Sweet Innocence convey a sense of loss and bitterness as the singer confronts someone who has taken advantage of them. The opening lines, "Sweet innocence falling away from you / Can't hold you down / Your pace quickens, feel the steps coming for you," suggest a loss of innocence and a sense of impending doom. The singer seems to warn the other person that they cannot avoid the consequences of their actions forever, no matter how fast they run.

The lines, "I'm not gonna break myself / So you can come on through / I have both hands on the gold / You came on through and left me nothing to hold," convey a sense of resentment and betrayal. The singer is unwilling to sacrifice their own well-being to accommodate the other person, who has taken advantage of them and left them with nothing. The repeated refrain of "You can't hide from this / There's no fight in this / Your fist???" suggests that the other person is ultimately going to have to face the consequences of their actions.

The chorus, "I already can't seek, / Take my soul and the sweet innocence," suggests that the singer has already suffered a great loss and that they feel their very soul has been taken from them. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of bitterness and heartache as the singer confronts the consequences of a betrayal.

Line by Line Meaning

Sweet innocence falling away from you
The purity and goodness that once existed within you is vanishing.

Can't hold you down
Nothing can prevent you from progressing in life, even as purity fades.

Your pace quickens, feel the steps coming for you
You sense danger or something ominous approaching you, and you hasten your pace accordingly.

Unaware of what alright
You are unsure about what the concept of 'being okay' really means, based on your experiences and perspectives.

I'm not gonna break myself
I refuse to sacrifice my own well-being or principles in order to accommodate you or anyone else.

So you can come on through
I won't stop you from attempting to enter my life or interfere with your own desires or goals.

I have both hands on the gold
I have secured my own success or prosperity through my own effort and skills.

You came on through and left me nothing to hold
You took advantage of my openness or generosity and exploited me without leaving me any benefit in return.

You can't hide from this
Even if you try to avoid facing your own shortcomings or troubles, they will catch up to you eventually.

They'll catch you on your own
You will face your own problems or obstacles without anyone else's help or support.

There's no fight in this
No amount of resistance or defiance can change the nature of your problems or obstacles.

Your fist???
This could be interpreted as a question about whether you have the strength or courage to confront your problems, or an expression of uncertainty regarding your own capabilities.

These windows looking inside of you
These metaphorical windows provide an insight into the depths of your emotional or psychological state.

Try to work you out
Attempts are being made to understand you or your behavior on a deeper level.

Rain drops are dripping on the pain of you
The melancholy or despair inside you is growing or intensifying.

Try to drown you
This pain or negativity threatens to become overwhelming and submerge you entirely.

I already can't seek,
I'm already at a loss, uncertain or unable to find what I'm looking for in life.

Take my soul and the sweet innocence
This line could be interpreted as an expression of desperation, asking something or someone to take away your own purity or essence in order to make the pain go away or run from your demons.

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