Sweet Love
Moonchild Lyrics


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I was building dreams (Dreams, mm)
Picking pieces of the happy from our past
And filling in between (Filling in between)
With some bullshit like it wasn't that bad

They told me not to see ya (Don't you go seeing him)
But I never settled on an excuse
Oh, what a blessing it was (As it turns out)
You're not the man I cried to lose

So I wanna thank you (Thank you)
'Cause if it was up to me
I'd still be giving you that sweet love
So I wanna thank you (Thank you)
'Cause you gave me back the key
To that sweet love

You had me stepping softly
While roses were flowing from my heart
The fire under your feet
Had me pulling every petal apart
(He loves me, he loves me not)

Now I've got roses on my window
Room in my heart
And purpose in my cup
Oh, what a blessing it was (As it turns out)
Worry and heartache is all that I gave up

So I wanna thank you (Thank you)
'Cause if it was up to me
I'd still be giving you that sweet love
So I wanna thank you (Thank you)
'Cause you gave me back the key
To that sweet love
So I wanna thank you (Thank you)
'Cause if it was up to me




I would still be giving you
That sweet, that sweet love

Overall Meaning

In Moonchild's song Sweet Love, the lyrics describe a journey of self-reflection following a breakup. The singer initially struggles to let go of the past and pieces together a dream of a happy relationship from the memories they shared. The singer contemplates why they were warned against seeing their ex, but ultimately realizes that it was a blessing in disguise because they were able to move on from the heartache and worry that the relationship caused. This realization serves as a moment of gratitude towards their ex, acknowledging that they gave them the key to reclaiming their own sense of self and love.


Throughout the song, the lyrics use vivid imagery to describe the singer's emotional journey. For instance, the line "The fire under your feet had me pulling every petal apart" is a clever metaphor for the singer's indecision and uncertainty about their relationship. However, as the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards positive outcomes of the breakup: "Now I've got roses on my window, room in my heart, and purpose in my cup". These lyrics demonstrate the singer's newfound sense of empowerment and self-love as they move on from their past relationship.


One interesting aspect of the song is its unique blend of genres, combining elements of jazz, neo-soul, and R&B. Additionally, Moonchild is a trio of multi-instrumentalists who frequently collaborate with other musicians to create a distinct and eclectic sound. The group has received critical acclaim for their innovative approach to music-making, with some describing their work as "future-facing jazz".


Line by Line Meaning

I was building dreams (Dreams, mm)
I was constructing beautiful hopes and aspirations in my mind


Picking pieces of the happy from our past
I was selecting moments of joy from our shared history


And filling in between (Filling in between)
And completing the gaps in between with hope and fantasy


With some bullshit like it wasn't that bad
With some lies to myself, pretending the past was not so painful


They told me not to see ya (Don't you go seeing him)
Others warned me not to be with you


But I never settled on an excuse
But I couldn't find a reason to stay away from you


Oh, what a blessing it was (As it turns out)
Now I realize how fortunate I am


You're not the man I cried to lose
You're not the person I thought I would suffer losing


So I wanna thank you (Thank you)
So I want to express gratitude to you


'Cause if it was up to me
Because if I had the choice


I'd still be giving you that sweet love
I would still be offering you my affection


You gave me back the key
You returned to me the ability to love again


To that sweet love
To that kind and gentle feeling of attachment


You had me stepping softly
You made me walk with care and caution


While roses were flowing from my heart
While I was overflowing with love and affection


The fire under your feet
The passion and energy you had


Had me pulling every petal apart
Caused me to doubt and question my feelings


(He loves me, he loves me not)
(Wondering if you loved me or not)


Now I've got roses on my window
Now I have flowers on my windowsill


Room in my heart
Space in my heart for new love


And purpose in my cup
And a sense of direction and fulfillment in my life


Worry and heartache is all that I gave up
I gave up anxiety and emotional pain


I would still be giving you
I would still be offering you


That sweet, that sweet love
That tender, loving affection




Writer(s): Amber Navran

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@thisismoonchild

Lyrics ❀️
i was building dreams
picking pieces of the happy from our past
and filling in between
with some bullshit like it wasn’t that bad

they told me not to see ya
(don’t you go seeing him)
but i never settled on an excuse
oh what a blessing it was (as it turns out)
you’re not the man i cried to loseΒ 

so i wanna thank you (thank you)Β 
β€˜cause if it was up to me i’d still be
giving you that sweet love

so i wanna thank youΒ 
β€˜cause you gave me back the key to that
sweet loveΒ 

you had me stepping softly
while roses were flowing from my heart
the fire under your feet
had me pulling every petal apartΒ 
(he loves me, he loves me not)

now i’ve got roses on my window
room in my heart and purpose in my cup
oh what a blessing it wasΒ 
(as it turns out)
worry and heartache is all that i gave upΒ 

so i wanna thank you (thank you)Β 
β€˜cause if it was up to me i’d still be
giving you that sweet love
so i wanna thank youΒ 
β€˜cause you gave me back the key to that
sweet love



All comments from YouTube:

@johnhubbard2177

Now I've got roses on my window
Room in my heart
And purpose in my cup
Oh what a blessing it was
As it turns out
Worry and heartache is all that I gave up

...Truer words were never sung...

@arthurferguson8122

The breakdown at the end just does something to meπŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸŽΆπŸŽΆπŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½...

@inathi1329

"Not bitter...just moving forward with gratitude for the lesson..."

@dorajoanne7651

What an amazing song. The instrumentals are amazing, uplifting and beautiful. The lyrics are amazing and deep, relatable and also uplifting!! This is one of the many reasons I love moonchild πŸ’› your music is beautiful. Thank you for blessing us πŸ’›πŸ˜Š

@brandonhayes604

Moonchild, Tweet and Badu all in one. Love it!!!

@thembi111

That's exactly what I thought

@daniellemaroney2931

Words can't describe how much I love this group.

@NstntVntage

I'm here for these harmonies. Just amazing!

@fashionsense9083

I'm here because my taste in music is awesome.

@pappoos99

If you're rocking with Moonchild most likely your awesome levels are through the roof...lol

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