For What It's Worth
The Cardigans Lyrics
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Hey baby come round
Keep holding me down
And I'll be keeping you up tonight.
The four letter word got stuck in my head
The dirtiest word that I've ever said
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do
Oh what is worse I'm gonna run run run
'Till the sweetness gets to you
And what is worse I love you!
Hey please baby come back
There'll be no more loving attack
And I'll be keeping it cool tonight.
The four letter word is out of my head
Come on around get back in my bed
Keep making me feel alright.
For what it's worth I like you
And what is worse I really do
Things have been worse
And we had fun fun fun
'Till I said I love you
And what is worse I really do!
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do.
Oh
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do.
Oh
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do.
The Cardigans’ “For What It’s Worth” is a song about the conflicted feelings and emotions that arise when one acknowledges that they are falling in love with someone. The lyrics depict the internal struggles and hesitations that the singer experiences as they come to terms with their sentiments. The chorus line, “For what it’s worth, I love you / And what is worse, I really do” captures the duality of these emotions. The singer is saying that they love this person, but acknowledging that it makes things complicated, particularly considering the risks involved. However, as the second verse begins, the singer appears to have reached a point of acceptance and is ready to be vulnerable with their feelings.
Throughout the song, there are a lot of references to a "four letter word”. It seems to be a euphemism for the word “love,” which the singer seems to be having difficulty saying out loud. The repeated phrase “For what it’s worth” could be interpreted as an expression of doubt or concern, as if the singer is questioning the worth of what they are feeling. However, when coupled with the line “And what is worse, I really do,” it becomes clear that the singer is acknowledging the worth of what they are feeling, despite the potential for hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
Counting in rhythm
Hey baby come round
Addressing a lover to come over
Keep holding me down
Asking lover to keep her company
And I'll be keeping you up tonight.
Offering to keep lover awake and entertained all night
The four letter word got stuck in my head
Thinking of a profanity that excites her
The dirtiest word that I've ever said
Acknowledging that the word is filthy
It's making me feel alright.
Feeling good despite the dirty word
For what it's worth I love you
Expressing love for the lover
And what is worse I really do
Admitting that she loves the lover despite potential flaws
Oh what is worse I'm gonna run run run
Intending to flee and avoid commitment
Till the sweetness gets to you
Continuing to pursue the lover
Hey please baby come back
Begging for the lover to return
There'll be no more loving attack
Promising to be gentle and loving
And I'll be keeping it cool tonight.
Offering a calm, collected night
The four letter word is out of my head
No longer fixated on profanity
Come on around get back in my bed
Inviting lover back to bed
Keep making me feel alright.
Lover's company is satisfying
Things have been worse
Acknowledging past troubles in relationship
And we had fun fun fun
Remembering good times together
Till I said I love you
Things became complicated when expressing love
And what is worse I really do!
Affirming her love for the lover
For what it's worth I love you
Reiterating love for the lover
And what is worse I really do.
Despite difficulties, still loves the lover
Oh
Exclamation of emotion
For what it's worth I love you
Final confirmation of love for the lover
And what is worse I really do.
Even if it's a bad thing, still loves the lover deeply
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NINA PERSSON, PETER ANDERS SVENSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@miguelangelzenteno5849
"For What It's Worth"
One, two, three, four
Hey baby come round
Keep holding me down
And I'll be keeping you up tonight.
The four letter word got stuck in my head
The dirtiest word that I've ever said
It's making me feel alright.
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do
Oh what is worse I'm gonna run run run
'Till the sweetness gets to you
And what is worse I love you!
Hey please baby come back
There'll be no more loving attack
And I'll be keeping it cool tonight.
The four letter word is out of my head
Come on around get back in my bed
Keep making me feel alright.
For what it's worth I like you
And what is worse I really do
Things have been worse
And we had fun fun fun
'Till I said I love you
And what is worse I really do!
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do.
Oh
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do.
Oh
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do....
@ronaldojspaulo
I spent 17 years looking for this song... I just listen this song once or twice when I was 13 or 14 old and just remembered the harmonica (I didn't speak English). Very times I looked for it, tonight I finally find and worthed effort ... Beautifull song, Thanks for the post!!
@kakapofan6542
How'd you search for it?
@gunnarmiranda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-rWyqzO0
@angelamon1102
It's a great song and the video too
@MrSvante88
Well done man, I’ve only looked for a song four years once so you beat me there. And it’s a really nice tune.
@joberstan7667
Love this and many of their other songs...
@dtikvxcdgjbv7975
One of best Cardigans' songs. Very underrated. Very romantic.
@humanafterall2259
Indeed ☺️
@cpinga5
I was hooked instantly.
@mariateresadimauro9089
I love this song ❤️