Sweet Thing
Samename Lyrics
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and I will drink the clear clean water for to quench my thirst
And I shall watch the ferry-boats and they'll get high
on a blue ocean, against tomorrow's sky
And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
and I will never grow so old again
Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
my, my, my, my, my sweet thing
and I will drink the clear clean water for to quench my thirst
And I shall watch the ferry-boats and they'll get high
on a blue ocean against tomorrow's sky
And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
and never ever ever ever ever get so old again
Ooh...
sweet thing
My my my...
And I shall drive my chariot down your streets and cry
"Hey, it's me! I'm dynamite and I don't know why"
And you shall take me warm in your arms again
and I will not remember that I ever felt the pain
And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
and never ever ever ever ever get so old again
Ooh
sweet thing
Yeah yeah yeah...
sweet thing
My my my...
And I will raise my hand up into the night time sky
and count the stars there shining in your eyes
Just to dig it all an' not to wonder, that's just fine
and I'll be satisfied not to read in between the lines
And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
and never ever ever ever ever get so old again
Sugar-baby with your champagne eyes
and your saint-like smile....
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take this broken wing and learn to fly
all your life you were just waiting for this moment to arrive
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
take your sunken eyes, learn to see
All your life you were only waiting for this moment to be free...
The lyrics of Samename's "Sweet Thing" evoke a sense of freedom and nostalgia. The singer describes their plans to roam freely through gardens, drink water in its purest form, and watch the ferry-boats sailing on the open sea. It seems as if the singer is yearning to escape the mundanity of everyday life and return to a simpler time of carefree joy. They even fantasize about driving a chariot down the streets and declaring their dynamism to the world. But throughout all of these fantasies, the singer returns to the refrain of "sweet thing," which could be interpreted as a term of endearment for a lover, or simply the embodiment of the happiness that they are seeking. Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of life and a desire to escape from the confines of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
And I will stroll the merry way and jump the hedges first
I will fearlessly take on any challenge that comes my way.
and I will drink the clear clean water for to quench my thirst
I will find and embrace the simple pleasures in life that satisfy me.
And I shall watch the ferry-boats and they'll get high on a blue ocean, against tomorrow's sky
I will appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world, even amidst its ups and downs.
And I will walk and talk in gardens all wet with rain
I will find joy and connection in nature, even during difficult times.
and I will never grow so old again
I will maintain a youthful spirit and outlook.
Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
Addressing a person or a beloved thing that brings happiness.
my, my, my, my, my sweet thing
An expression of fondness and admiration towards the subject.
And I shall drive my chariot down your streets and cry
I will boldly and passionately declare my love and desires to the one I love.
"Hey, it's me! I'm dynamite and I don't know why"
It's an expression of the singer's confidence and empowerment, as well as their uncertainty about their own power.
And you shall take me warm in your arms again
The singer yearns to be held and loved by the one they desire.
and I will not remember that I ever felt the pain
In their lover's sweet embrace, any previous pain and hurt is forgotten and no longer remembered.
And I will raise my hand up into the nighttime sky and count the stars there shining in your eyes
The singer is drawn to the beauty of the stars in their beloved's eyes, and feels small in comparison to their grandeur.
Just to dig it all an' not to wonder, that's just fine and I'll be satisfied not to read in between the lines
The singer is content to take things at face value and not question their lover's feelings or motives.
Sugar-baby with your champagne eyes and your saint-like smile...
A term of endearment directed at someone attractive and pure of heart.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night blackbird singing in the dead of night
A poetic metaphor about the beauty and resilience of life and hope, despite darkness and adversity.
Take this broken wing and learn to fly all your life you were just waiting for this moment to arrive
Encouragement to pick oneself up and embrace new opportunities despite hardships and setbacks.
take your sunken eyes, learn to see all your life you were only waiting for this moment to be free...
Encouragement to find new perspective and clarity despite hardship, and embrace freedom and opportunity.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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