Bittersweet
Skrillex feat. Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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Makes my heart beat like a drum
See the panic in my eyes
Kiss me only when you cry
'Cause you always want what you're running from
And you know this is more than you can take
When the morning breaks us
Baby, please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh, your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Your cheek is softly by the sun
Makes my heart beat like a drum
I know it hurts you, I know it burns you
Hot and cold in a lonely hotel room
Look into me, tell me why you're crying, I need to know
'Cause you always want what you're running from
And it's always been that way, oh
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Baby, please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh, your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
'Cause you always want what you're running from
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
Baby, please don't look away
When the morning breaks us
Oh, your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Baby, don't forget my name
When the morning breaks us
The lyrics of Skrillex feat. Ellie Goulding's Bittersweet speak of a tumultuous relationship that is characterized by passion, pain, and a sense of inevitability. The opening lines suggest a physical intimacy that is overwhelming but also unsettling - the singer's arms around the singer make her heart beat like a drum, yet they also cause her to panic. The line "kiss me only when you cry" is also intriguing, suggesting that the singer's lover only shows her affection when they are at their most vulnerable. This is further compounded by the line "you always want what you're running from", hinting at a sense of longing and fear that is at the heart of this relationship.
As the song progresses, we get a sense of the complexity of the emotions involved. The singer seems to be acutely aware of the painful nature of the relationship, yet cannot help but ask her lover to remember her name when the morning breaks them. The line "oh your touch, so bittersweet" captures this feeling perfectly - the ecstasy of the moment is tinged with bitterness and sadness. The closing lines of the song repeat the plea not to forget the singer's name, suggesting that despite everything, she still longs for this relationship and all the pain and pleasure that comes with it.
Overall, Bittersweet is a poignant and evocative exploration of the complexities of love and desire. It captures the push and pull of a tumultuous relationship with a compelling mix of vulnerability and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Your arms around me come undone
When you embrace me, I feel vulnerable and overwhelmed.
Makes my heart beat like a drum
Your touch fills me with strong emotions and intensifies my feelings.
See the panic in my eyes
I am scared and unsure of what is going on.
Kiss me only when you cry
Our emotional connection is strongest in moments of sadness or pain.
'Cause you always want what you're running from
You have a tendency to desire things that you don't actually want or need.
And you know this is more than you can take
You realize that our intense relationship might be too much for you to handle.
Baby don't forget my name
Please remember me and the connection we share.
When the morning breaks us
When the daylight reveals the reality of our situation.
Baby please don't look away
Don't avoid looking at me or acknowledging our emotions.
Oh your touch, so bittersweet, ah
Your physical contact is both pleasurable and painful at the same time.
Your cheek is softly by the sun
Your face looks beautiful and radiant in the sunlight.
I know it hurts you, I know it burns you
I understand that our relationship causes you pain and discomfort.
Hot and cold in a lonely hotel room
Our emotions are intense and conflicting while we are alone in this room.
Look into me, tell me why you're crying I need to know
I want to understand your emotions and connect with you on a deeper level.
And it's always been that way, oh
Our pattern of desiring things we shouldn't has existed for a long time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elena Goulding, Sonny Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FreedomNoKitai
Skrillex + Ellie Goulding = Perfect songs.
@iamrichlol
Agreed. Unfortunately ellies career aged like milk
@parabellum4622
The fact that this isn't on Spotify twist my insides
@Chesmire
All the good songs never get played on the radio. Just mainstream singers. But music like this SHOULD be saved for Youtube so i can replay it over and over again. <3
@tdub6542
same
@MullONA
I remember being so addicted to this song.
@justasinginidiot3881
MullONA feel yaa
@bobbybeckers9731
Me too
@alexdutoit9925
Took me back to being an awkward teenager not knowing much about life, trying to do pushups in ths bathroom so Girls would notice me. Fine times
@iamrichlol
Same. Wish it was on Spotify here in Australia