Sweetness
Paradise Lost Lyrics


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You have a history of holding back
A certain sweetness that I lack
Sensitive till the day of the final strike
Hatred coming on from greater heights

Won't you stay away
I'll pass away a different day
Won't you stay away
Don't hold it against me

Looking down on a rogue this lonely frame
It's predictable the killing game
The sickness knows not what feels right
You gotta hold on to what feels right

Won't you stay away
I'll pass away a different day
Won't you stay away

Together it's impossible
Together it's impossible





I see blood on the robe
Cold hearts will still haunt you

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweetness" by Paradise Lost appears to be a desperate plea for someone to stay away, as the singer seems to recognize that this person is a bad influence on them. The opening lines suggest that the person being addressed has a history of holding back sweetness that the singer lacks, indicating that this person is perhaps manipulative or withholding. The singer is sensitive and aware that an inevitable strike of hatred is coming, possibly as a result of the other person's influence.


The lines "Looking down on a rogue this lonely frame, it's predictable the killing game" suggest a feeling of being trapped or isolated, perhaps even doomed. The singer recognizes that there is something wrong with the way they are living or interacting with the other person, but they are unable to break free from it. The sickness or dysfunction that is at the heart of the situation is not clear, but the implication is that it is something that can cause harm.


The repeated plea for the other person to stay away seems to be an admission of weakness on the part of the singer. They acknowledge that they cannot resist the other person's influence or temptation when they are together, and that staying away is the only solution. However, the line "together it's impossible" suggests that the singer is still holding out hope that things can change.


Overall, "Sweetness" is a bleak song that portrays a relationship that is destructive and unsustainable. The lyrics are open-ended enough that they could be applied to a variety of situations, whether romantic or otherwise, but the overall tone is one of desperation and despair.


Line by Line Meaning

You have a history of holding back
You tend to keep things to yourself and not share your emotions


A certain sweetness that I lack
You possess a kindness and tenderness that I do not have


Sensitive till the day of the final strike
You are sensitive and emotional until you reach the breaking point when you are pushed too far


Hatred coming on from greater heights
Anger and loathing are building up inside and it keeps getting worse and worse as time passes


Won't you stay away
Please leave me alone


I'll pass away a different day
I'll leave and die some other time


Don't hold it against me
Do not blame me for how I feel


Looking down on a rogue this lonely frame
I am alone and seeing myself as an outcast


It's predictable the killing game
Violence and aggression are expected in this world


The sickness knows not what feels right
The disease inside my mind does not know what is morally right or just


You gotta hold on to what feels right
Hold on to the things that make you feel good and don't let them go


Together it's impossible
We cannot be together


Together it's impossible
We cannot be together


I see blood on the robe
There is evidence of violence and death nearby


Cold hearts will still haunt you
Even when people are gone, their cruel and insensitive actions can still affect you emotionally




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tcrono

"Together it's impossible"... such crushing words.

Lex Lutor

This song... deep inside of my heart

Kenny G

Paradise Lost forever. Unsung heroes whom North America completely ignored. They're in my blood.

malea nicu

Perfect song, video...Paradise Lost ...all my respect!!!

Mysticalili1

That song brings me back some great memories from the 90´s.

LMTR14

MANY

giuseppe salvatore geravasio

Mysticalili1 too mutch memories...........

Shawn Whalen

Love These B sides by Paradise Lost..one of my favorite bands!

darwin82

Esa era dorada de Paradise Lost, es la que más me gusta 🤘

Kevin Wallace

Brilliant tune from the great paradise lost. Very underated song

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