Bittersweet
Medicine Man Revival Lyrics
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And I realize nothing's even changing
So I let it be
Even when it's good, It hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
A love so contagious beyond all feeling
But you don't even call me no more
And I don't wanna blow my high
Memories sparked a fire
Rose so fast, couldn't deny it
Love is blind so why fight it
And maybe this was all we had
Looking back it wasn't so bad
I can't seem to get out of my mind
It's gonna take more time
Gonna take time...
It hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
Even when it's good, It hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
Even when it's good, It hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
So bad, it hurts so bad
And I can't deny it...
The lyrics of Medicine Man Revival's song "Bittersweet" convey a sense of emotional pain and longing within a romantic relationship. The reference to "oleander leaves falling" creates a metaphor for the passing of time and the realization that despite the changes happening around them, nothing in the relationship is truly evolving. The singer accepts this stagnant state and decides to let things be as they are.
The chorus emphasizes the paradoxical nature of the relationship, where even though it brings moments of happiness and love, it also inflicts significant pain. This juxtaposition is captured in the repetition of the phrase "It hurts so bad," emphasizing the duality of emotions experienced by the singer.
The second verse suggests that the love shared between the two was so intense and contagious that it overshadowed all other feelings. However, as time passed, the other person stopped reaching out, implying a growing distance and lack of communication. Despite this, the singer doesn't want to disrupt their emotional state and "blow [their] high." The memories of their past together ignite a fire within, but the speed at which the relationship blossomed and the blindness of love make it difficult to fight or let go. In retrospect, the singer realizes that although it may not have been perfect, the relationship wasn't so bad after all.
Overall, "Bittersweet" captures the complex nature of love, illustrating how even when it brings joy, it can still be accompanied by pain and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Oleander leaves are falling on me
I am surrounded by the symbol of toxicity and danger, and it's weighing me down.
And I realize nothing's even changing
I come to the understanding that despite the passing of time, nothing seems to be different or improving.
So I let it be
Instead of trying to force change, I choose to accept the situation as it is and not interfere.
A love so contagious beyond all feeling
The love I experienced was incredibly infectious and powerful, surpassing any ordinary emotions.
But you don't even call me no more
You have stopped reaching out to me, and our communication has ceased.
And I don't wanna blow my high
I don't want to ruin my positive state of mind and emotional well-being.
Memories sparked a fire
Recollections of our past ignited strong emotions within me.
Rose so fast, couldn't deny it
These intense feelings grew rapidly and became undeniable in their intensity.
Love is blind so why fight it
Although love can be irrational and blind to certain flaws, there is no use in resisting it.
And maybe this was all we had
Perhaps our relationship was never meant to go beyond what it already was.
Looking back it wasn't so bad
In hindsight, the situation and the relationship were not as negative or detrimental as they seemed initially.
I can't seem to get out of my mind
Thoughts of you and our experiences together continue to occupy my thoughts persistently.
It's gonna take more time
Healing and moving on from this situation will require a longer period of time.
Gonna take time...
It will be a process and I have to be patient with myself.
And I can't deny it...
I am unable to ignore or suppress the truth of my feelings and the impact it has had on me.
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Written by: Medicine Man Revival
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