Bittersweet
Nightwell Lyrics
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The need to act and grief from lack
I was sad to say I was Impatient
The only joy here was platted and cracked
Wasted my days
I had withered away
(Wow I never felt happy)
Succumbed to the numbness
(It was the rain that had shaped me)
But now I can't help but feel rusted
Happy to keep your head down
Scared to let the gold beneath your teeth shine out
I promise
You don't seem it
Well you should see me
I was the problem I clung to
And ever since it came out you said you
Could see the clouds turn pink in August
I was every bit as nervous as you were
No idea why I was freezing till it was too late
Yeah it was too late
Too cold
Happy to keep your head down
Scared to let the gold beneath your teeth shine out
I promise you'll feel better
Breathing the air again
I feel similar to you
Lonely we are
Didn't know you saw me so bright
But to be honest might not make it through the night
If you could leave me the light on
I would appreciate if you could keep the light on
Happy to keep your head down
Scared to let the gold beneath your teeth shine out
I promise you'll feel better
Breathing the air again
I feel similar to you
Lonely we are
Save your lies
You'll seem civilized
The lyrics to Nightwell's song "Bittersweet" tell a story of isolation, sadness, and self-realization. The opening lines portray a sense of being trapped and disconnected from the world, with the singer feeling the need to put on a facade and grieving the lack of genuine emotions. They confess to being impatient and realizing that their only source of joy has been broken and tarnished. The repetition of "Wasted my days, I had withered away" emphasizes the despair they feel.
The next verse introduces a shift in perspective. The singer acknowledges their own role in their problems, admitting that they clung onto their own issues and affected the dynamics with others. The mention of seeing clouds turn pink in August signifies a moment of realization and vulnerability, where they were just as nervous as the person they are addressing. They express regret for not recognizing their freezing state until it was too late, highlighting their inability to confront their emotions earlier.
The chorus emphasizes on the fear of revealing one's true self, keeping their head down and hiding the gold beneath their teeth. Yet, the singer promises that by allowing oneself to shine and opening up, they will experience a sense of relief and renewal. They acknowledge feeling similar to the person they are addressing, reinforcing the idea of shared loneliness and the need for connection.
In the bridge, the singer is surprised to learn that someone sees them in a positive light, admitting that they might not make it through the night without this person. The request to leave the light on represents a plea for support and companionship. The final lines, "Save your lies, you'll seem civilized," suggest a desire for honesty and authenticity, rejecting the superficiality they have been living.
Overall, "Bittersweet" explores themes of isolation, self-reflection, vulnerability, and the transformative power of connection and emotional honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Surrounded by my isolation
Feeling isolated and alone
The need to act and grief from lack
Feeling the pressure to pretend and grieving the absence of something
I was sad to say I was Impatient
Admitting to being impatient and dissatisfied
The only joy here was platted and cracked
The only happiness was temporary and flawed
Wasted my days
Feeling unfulfilled and unhappy
I had withered away
Feeling depleted and worn out
Succumbed to the numbness
Giving in to feeling emotionally numb
I'd all but decayed
Feeling almost completely broken
But now I can't help but feel rusted
Feeling worn down and deteriorated
Happy to keep your head down
Preferring to stay hidden and unnoticed
Scared to let the gold beneath your teeth shine out
Afraid to show your true value and potential
I promise
Assuring the listener
You don't seem it
Implying that the listener doesn't appear to believe it
Well you should see me
Encouraging the listener to see the real self
I was the problem I clung to
Recognizing that one's own mindset was the issue
And ever since it came out you said you
Acknowledging that the truth was revealed to the listener
Could see the clouds turn pink in August
Noticing extraordinary beauty in ordinary things
I was every bit as nervous as you were
Experiencing the same level of anxiety
No idea why I was freezing till it was too late
Unaware of the reasons behind personal emotional turmoil until it was too late
Yeah it was too late
Realizing that it was already too late to change something
Too cold
Feeling emotionally distant and disconnected
Happy to keep your head down
Continuing to prefer staying unnoticed
Scared to let the gold beneath your teeth shine out
Still afraid to reveal one's true worth
I promise you'll feel better
Assuring that things will improve
Breathing the air again
Finding solace in simply being alive
I feel similar to you
Identifying with the listener's emotions
Lonely we are
Recognizing the shared feeling of loneliness
Didn't know you saw me so bright
Surprised to learn that the listener saw positivity in oneself
But to be honest might not make it through the night
Expressing doubts about one's own ability to cope
If you could leave me the light on
Requesting emotional support and understanding
I would appreciate if you could keep the light on
Expressing gratitude for the listener's presence and support
Save your lies
Asking the listener to be honest
You'll seem civilized
Implying that honesty is the better way to handle a situation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cole Hardy, Jason Emsallem, Kyle Marchant, Terrence Pettitt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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