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Sweetness
N.S.M. Lyrics
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What did you think when you lost another?
I used to wonder why did you bother
Distanced from one, blind to the other?
Listen here, my sister and my brother
What would you care if you lost the other?
I always wonder why did we bother
Oh, oh, but sweetness follows
It's these little things, they can pull you under
Live your life filled with joy and wonder
I always knew this altogether thunder
Was lost in our little lives
Oh, oh, but sweetness follows
Oh, oh, but sweetness follows
It's these little things, they can pull you under
Live your life filled with joy and thunder
Yeah, yeah, we were altogether
Lost in our little lives
Oh, oh, ah
Oh, oh, sweetness follows
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh sweetness follows
The lyrics to N.S.M.'s song Sweetness are emotionally charged and speak to the universal experience of grieving a loved one. "Readying to bury your father and your mother" immediately sets the scene for a funeral, and the following line "What did you think when you lost another?" suggests that this is not the first loss the singer has experienced. The repetition of the question "why did we bother?" indicates a sense of hopelessness and questioning of the purpose of life, particularly in the face of death.
The chorus, "Oh, oh, but sweetness follows" provides an interesting juxtaposition to the heaviness of the previous lines. This phrase suggests that there is still something sweet and good to be found even in the midst of grief and loss. The next verse encourages the listener to cherish their relationships with loved ones, as they never know when they might lose them. The line "lost in our little lives" speaks to the idea that life can feel small and insignificant in the face of death, but the singer is urging the listener to find joy and wonder in the little things.
Line by Line Meaning
Readying to bury your father and your mother
Preparing to say goodbye to your parents who have passed away
What did you think when you lost another?
How did you feel when you lost someone else important in your life?
I used to wonder why did you bother
I questioned why you even tried to care about others when they will eventually leave or die.
Distanced from one, blind to the other?
Are you so caught up in your own life that you've neglected those around you?
Listen here, my sister and my brother
Hey, family, pay attention
What would you care if you lost the other?
Would you regret not spending enough time with loved ones if they were to pass away?
I always wonder why did we bother
It's hard to understand why we try to connect with people when it often leads to pain and heartache.
Distanced from one, deaf to the other
We ignore loved ones who are still with us, shutting ourselves off from the world.
Oh, oh, but sweetness follows
Despite the sadness and heartbreak, there is still a glimmer of hope in the future.
It's these little things, they can pull you under
Small things can slowly drag you down and weigh on your soul.
Live your life filled with joy and wonder
Choose to live a life full of happiness and curiosity.
I always knew this altogether thunder
The chaos and noise of life can be overwhelming at times.
Was lost in our little lives
Our everyday routine can make us forget what's truly important in life.
Yeah, yeah, we were altogether
We were all in this together, but we forgot about each other as we got caught up in our own lives.
Oh, oh, ah
An emotional interlude
Oh, oh, sweetness follows
Hope and happiness still follow sorrow and tragedy.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh sweetness follows
The repetition emphasizes the enduring nature of hope, even in the darkest of times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
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