Somebody Sweet to Talk To
She & Him Lyrics


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You keep trying to forget about the good times
Does it make you fall a little better?
I'm not alone, I only pick the flowers
Kind of makes you feel a little worthier
But the chillin' turn out fine
I got the pieces if you got the time

And I want you, I don't wanna forget
If you go I'll surely get distracted
And I want you, I don't wanna forget
If you go I'll surely get distracted
And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to,
Somebody sweet to talk to

I don't wanna get stuck in my ways again,
I'm just asking you to stay a couple hours
I gotten back to the road where I started
Looking instead of always picking flowers
Plus the children who turned out fine,
I've got the pieces if you got the time

And I want you, I don't wanna forget
If you go I'll surely get distracted
And I want you, I don't wanna forget
If you go I'll surely get distracted
And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to,
Somebody sweet to talk to, somebody sweet to talk to

And I want you, I don't wanna forget
If you go I'll surely get distracted
And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to
And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to
Somebody sweet to talk to
Somebody sweet to talk to
Somebody sweet to talk to
Somebody sweet to talk to
Somebody sweet to talk to




Somebody sweet
Somebody sweet

Overall Meaning

The She & Him song "Somebody Sweet to Talk To" features lyrics that are straightforward and relatable. The first few lines indicate an attempt to forget the good times that one longs for. The persona asks if this attempt makes one feel better, which can imply a coping mechanism or an escapism strategy to deal with pain or unrequited love. However, the chorus, "And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to, somebody sweet to talk to," is a direct plea for a companion, someone to talk to and soothe the feelings of isolation or loneliness. The persona acknowledges the temporary nature of their needs when they sing "I don't wanna get stuck in my ways again, I'm just asking you to stay a couple of hours."


The lyrics further exhibit a certain level of self-awareness when the persona acknowledges their tendency to pick the flowers, which is a metaphor for acknowledging positive things in life, but in this case, it could represent that it is essential to look for positivity in life and not just the negatives. The line "Plus the children who turned out fine" indicates that the persona has other things in their life that they are happy about. The song's overall message is about the importance of human connection and having someone to share life with, ultimately suggesting the need for a romantic partner.


Line by Line Meaning

You keep trying to forget about the good times
Have you been trying to forget the happy moments we shared?


Does it make you fall a little better?
Does it comfort you in some way to try and forget our good times together?


I'm not alone, I only pick the flowers
I'm not lonely, I just keep myself busy with small things like picking flowers


Kind of makes you feel a little worthier
It gives me a sense of self-worth to be able to do something productive, even if it's just picking flowers.


But the chillin' turn out fine
But things usually turn out okay in the end.


I got the pieces if you got the time
I have the time to put the pieces together, if you're willing to help me.


And I want you, I don't wanna forget
I want you to stay with me, I don't want to forget the happy times.


If you go I'll surely get distracted
If you leave me, I'll have trouble staying focused or motivated.


And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to,
I want someone kind to talk to about my feelings, and I hope that someone is you.


I don't wanna get stuck in my ways again,
I don't want to become too set in my routine or habits and miss out on new experiences.


I'm just asking you to stay a couple hours
I'm not asking for much, just your time for a short while.


I gotten back to the road where I started
I've come back to where I began, and maybe it's time for a change.


Looking instead of always picking flowers
Instead of just keeping myself busy with small tasks, I want to start looking for something that can truly bring me happiness.


And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to,
I want someone kind to talk to about my feelings, and I hope that someone is you.


Somebody sweet to talk to, somebody sweet to talk to
I just need someone nice to chat with, someone who cares.


And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to
Again, I'm hoping that person is you, because you are so nice to me.


And I want you, somebody sweet to talk to
One more time, I really want to talk to you, and I need someone friendly to listen.


Somebody sweet to talk to
In the end, all I need is a kind ear to listen to me and support me.


Somebody sweet to talk to
A sweet person to chat with can make all the difference.


Somebody sweet to talk to
Simply put, I need someone nice to talk to me.


Somebody sweet
Ultimately, I need someone kind to help me through whatever I'm going through.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ZOOEY CLARE DESCHANEL

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