Bittersweet
Paul Brandt Lyrics
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Wide open, slow
And somewhere those rivers meet
In a place called bittersweet
Ain't love 'til it breaks you
Ain't real 'til it shakes you
Ain't faith 'til you fall on your knees
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
It hurts and it heals and it tastes
Bittersweet
I always wished when I was younger
I was older, now I'm older, wiser
Wishin' I could stop time in its tracks
'Cause there ain't a single minute
Without some bittersweet in it
Raise a glass
I'll tip it back
Ain't love 'til it breaks you
Ain't real 'til it shakes you
Ain't faith 'til you fall on your knees
We're living and dying
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
It hurts and it heals and it tastes
Bittersweet
Bittersweet, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Lookin' back, movin' on
I'm here and gone
From in the moment to memories
This life is bittersweet
Ain't love 'til it breaks you
Ain't real 'til it shakes you
Ain't faith 'til you fall on your knees
We're living and dying
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
Oh, ain't love 'til it breaks you
Ain't real 'til it shakes you
Ain't faith 'til you fall on your knees
We're living and dying
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
It hurts and it heals and it tastes
Bittersweet, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, bittersweet
In "Bittersweet," Paul Brandt explores the duality of life, how every moment is a mixture of positive and negative emotions. He portrays this idea of duality by playing with contrasts in the lyrics. The lines "Holding on, lettin' go/Wide open, slow" create a sense of opposites, just like the mix of bitter and sweet flavours. The chorus goes on to explain how life is full of experiences that are "bittersweet" because they are a mix of pleasure and pain. Brandt states how love isn't true until it breaks you, which means that love isn't real unless you genuinely understand the hardships that come with it. He also acknowledges that faith isn't revealed unless you have faced challenges that go beyond your personal limit. Life is full of opposites, and it's in the moments where it hurts the most that we learn the most valuable lessons.
Amidst all of the bittersweetness that comes with life, Brandt says that he still wishes to stop time to savor every passing moment. He acknowledges that life is fleeting and that every moment is essential, no matter how bittersweet it is. This song encourages listeners to embrace every moment, and that no matter what troubles life brings, there is always something valuable to discover in every experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding on, lettin' go
Balancing between holding on and letting go of certain things in life.
Wide open, slow
Being open to experiences in a slow, mindful manner.
And somewhere those rivers meet
Finding a middle ground or balance in uncertain situations.
In a place called bittersweet
The beauty of life comes from both happy and sad moments that create a bittersweet experience.
Ain't love 'til it breaks you
Love doesn't become real until it's tested to its limits.
Ain't real 'til it shakes you
Realness only comes when a situation tests your core values.
Ain't faith 'til you fall on your knees
One's faith is only strengthened when they have suffered and need to rely on it to get back up.
We're living and dying / And laughing and crying
Life is a combination of ups and downs.
And finding the beauty between
The beauty of life lies between the highs and lows.
It hurts and it heals and it tastes / Bittersweet
Life is a bittersweet experience that has its share of pain and pleasure.
I always wished when I was younger / I was older, now I'm older, wiser
As people grow older, they start to understand the complexities of life.
Wishin' I could stop time in its tracks / 'Cause there ain't a single minute / Without some bittersweet in it
The bittersweet nature of life may make one feel overwhelmed and yearn for time to slow down.
Raise a glass / I'll tip it back
Raise a toast to life and take a sip.
Lookin' back, movin' on / I'm here and gone
Reflecting on past experiences and moving forward.
From in the moment to memories
Moments quickly become memories that remain bittersweet.
This life is bittersweet
Life is complex and bittersweet, with equal parts pain and pleasure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ben Stennis, Brad Rempel, Paul Brandt, Seth Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lightningshinobi1665
Holding on, lettin' go
Wide open, slow
And somewhere those rivers meet
In a place called bittersweet
Ain't love till it breaks you
Ain't real till it shakes you
Ain't faith till you fall on your knees
We're living and dying
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
It hurts and it heals and it tastes...
Bittersweet
I always wished when I was younger
I was older, now I'm older, wiser
Wishin' I could stop time in its tracks
'Cause there ain't a single minute
Without some bittersweet in it
Raise a glass
I'll tip it back
Ain't love till it breaks you
Ain't real till it shakes you
Ain't faith till you fall on your knees
We're living and dying
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
It hurts and it heals and it tastes...
Bittersweet
Bittersweet, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Lookin' back, movin' on
I'm here, I'm gone
From in the moment to memories
This life is bittersweet
Ain't love till it breaks you
Ain't real till it shakes you
Ain't faith till you fall on your knees
We're living and dying
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
Oh, ain't love till it breaks you
Ain't real till it shakes you
Ain't faith till you fall on your knees
We're living and dying
And laughing and crying
And finding the beauty between
It hurts and it heals and it tastes...
Bittersweet, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, bittersweet
@tarnishedhalo1402
My late mom would love this she used to blare his music and would say he got talent and looks . Every time we go on a road trip we get close to the Alberta border She plays Alberta bound ❤
@fayegordon8028
Oh my gosh I love this. Thanks very much. Love all your music!!!!!!!!!!
@mariongiesler2306
You’re the best Paul!🇨🇦💕💕😍😍🎼🎼
@fayegordon8028
One of my favourite songs that you sing. You’re a great musician and love listening your to all your songs as they relax me and make me feel good!!!!!😍😍
@johneason6540
When your older life is bittersweet. New music! Awesome!
@paulbrandttv6488
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@WearySecret
Love it!
@yituw
Love the music man never stop playing
@yituw
Lol I'm a dude mind you
@paulsgirl28r80
Love this song Pauly it reminds me of my moms parents my granny and grandpa. If they were still here they would love this song they loved ur music