Sweat
Phoebe Green Lyrics

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I DON’T WANNA BE THE ONE TO SAY IT BUT I KNOW I WILL ANYWAY
I COULD BE BETTER FOR YOU
BUT I KNOW I’LL NEVER BE GREAT
AND WE COME DOWN SO HEAVY
MAKES ME NEVER WANNA OPEN MY MOUTH AGAIN
WAIT FOR THE GUILT TO SET IN AS I LIE AWAKE AND SWEAT

NEVER KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF SOMETHING GOOD

EASIER TO RUIN MYSELF
I THINK YOU MISUNDERSTOOD
I WASN’T ASKING FOR HELP

I WANT AN EMPTY BED I DON’T WANT ANYONE YET
I WON’T CHANGE MY MIND
GOT COMFORTABLE WITH MOVING ON
OLD HABITS DIE HARD
ARMS LENGTH AND INTOXICATED

NEVER KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF SOMETHING GOOD
EASIER TO RUIN MYSELF
I THINK YOU MISUNDERSTOOD
I WASN’T ASKING FOR HELP

WHY CAN I NEVER CRY
I MUST BE SO DRIED UP INSIDE
SOMEBODY PLEASE JUST HURT ME SO I KNOW THAT I’M ALIVE

NEVER KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF SOMETHING GOOD
EASIER TO RUIN MYSELF

I THINK YOU MISUNDERSTOOD
I WASN’T ASKING FOR HELP

Overall Meaning

In Phoebe Green's "Sweat," the singer acknowledges that she could be a better partner but recognizes that she will never be great. She struggles with the weight of their relationship and never wants to address her issues out of fear of making things worse. She knows there will be guilt and anxiety over lying awake and, potentially, churning in her sweat.

The singer admits that she struggles to comprehend when a good thing comes her way, often unable to accept happiness. Instead, she feels more comfortable ruining things for herself. She tells her partner that she wasn't asking for help. She desires to be alone, without anyone in her bed. She's become used to moving on from relationships and trying to keep her distance. The singer feels like she's lost the ability to cry, so she needs someone to hurt her to remind her that she's still alive.

Line by Line Meaning

I DON’T WANNA BE THE ONE TO SAY IT BUT I KNOW I WILL ANYWAY
Even though I don’t want to, I know I’ll express what’s on my mind

I COULD BE BETTER FOR YOU
I’m aware that I have flaws and could improve for your sake

BUT I KNOW I’LL NEVER BE GREAT
Yet, I understand that I’ll never be perfect or exceptional

AND WE COME DOWN SO HEAVY
Our relationship is heavily burdened

MAKES ME NEVER WANNA OPEN MY MOUTH AGAIN
Our struggles make me afraid to voice my thoughts or emotions

WAIT FOR THE GUILT TO SET IN AS I LIE AWAKE AND SWEAT
I know I’ll feel guilty and anxious as I lay awake and overthink

NEVER KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF SOMETHING GOOD
I struggle to understand or accept positivity in my life

EASIER TO RUIN MYSELF
It feels simpler to self-sabotage than to improve or accept success

I THINK YOU MISUNDERSTOOD
You interpreted me in a way that doesn’t align with my intentions

I WASN’T ASKING FOR HELP
I don’t want or need assistance from anyone

I WANT AN EMPTY BED I DON’T WANT ANYONE YET
I desire solitude and don’t want to involve anyone else in my life

I WON’T CHANGE MY MIND
I’m certain of my decisions and won’t be easily swayed

GOT COMFORTABLE WITH MOVING ON
I’ve become accustomed to letting go and moving forward

OLD HABITS DIE HARD
It’s hard to break old ways of thinking or acting

ARMS LENGTH AND INTOXICATED
I keep people at a distance and self-medicate

WHY CAN I NEVER CRY
I wonder why I’m unable to express my emotions through tears

I MUST BE SO DRIED UP INSIDE
I feel like there’s nothing left of me emotionally

SOMEBODY PLEASE JUST HURT ME SO I KNOW THAT I’M ALIVE
I almost crave emotional pain to feel something, anything

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Phoebe Green

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It's always a tender pleasure to listen to your songs <3 And about the lyrics, i'm exactly the same... So i'm glad to not feel alone. We broadcast your song on our radio station.