Sweetness
TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY'S Lyrics

The song 'Sweetness' by Terence Trent D'Arby is a beautiful love song that expresses the depth of gratitude and the feeling of being completed by one's partner. The song starts with the lines "Sing your magic spell, into my ears, place a blissful sigh, into my tears", which suggests that the singer wants his partner to share her magic and happiness and bring joy to his life. The next lines "Cradle my forgiveness, judging that I'm half a man, if it were not for your sweetness, I would not know who I am" indicate that the singer is aware of his shortcomings and failures and seeks forgiveness from his partner, who he considers to be the reason for his existence and fulfillment. The line "If it were not for your sweetness, I would not know who I am" emphasizes the importance of his partner's love and affection in his life.

In the second verse, the singer asks his partner to "take your magic broom and sweep my heart, rescue Cupid's arrow from broken hearts". The lines suggest that the singer wants his partner to fix his broken heart and heal him with her love. He appreciates the completeness he finds in her, and "reaching for completeness, digging deep into the sand, if it were not for your sweetness, I would not know who I am" are lines that reflect this feeling. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of his partner's love and how it has impacted his life. The singer appreciates his partner for giving him a feeling of safety and security, "I find a shelter in your wings, I find myself remembering that I'm in a dream".

The third verse starts with the line "Blow your moonlit trumpet and sound my tone, sing to me your silence and call me home", where the singer expresses his desire to stay close to his partner and listen to her heart's rhythms. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't have all the answers in life, "I'm not full of answers though I pretend that I am, if it were not for your sweetness, I would not know who I am". The song's lyrics suggest that the singer's partner has been the driving force behind his life, and he is grateful for the love and sense of purpose she has given him.