Bittersweet
The Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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Your love is its own reward.
My heart, I have found,
Gets carved surely by the pound.
God knows. I tried,
Tried to hold you with all my might
But time has won,
(Don't cry) I couldn't be that strong,
(Don't cry) That used to be my favourite song.
(Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet
Fill my eyes whenever we meet,
It's always bittersweet.
I cut and I bleed.
You seem to find that so hard to believe!
That's just too, too bad.
You could never touch the love that we had.
(Don't cry) For the love we had,
(Don't cry) Sometimes we try to take it back.
(Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet
Kiss my cheeks whenever we meet.
It's always bittersweet.
(Don't Cry) For a love-gone-wrong
(Don't cry) That used to be my favourite song
(Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet
Kiss my eyes whenever we meet.
Anyway...
We've grown and times change.
When we meet now it feels so strange.
I hold you like a sword
You won't cut me like you did before.
It's always bittersweet.
The Hoodoo Gurus's Bittersweet is a song about the end of a romantic relationship. The first stanza describes the impact of the love that the singer had for their significant other. The symbolism of the sword serves as a metaphor of their lover cutting into their heart. The line, "Your love is its own reward," suggests that even though the relationship is over, the love still exists and is cherished by the singer. The second stanza talks about how the singer tried to hold onto the relationship despite the obstacles they faced. The lines "But time has won, and I could never be that strong" indicate that time has taken its toll, and the singer could not fight its influence. The chorus begins with the line "Don't cry," indicating that even though the relationship ended, the singer wants to keep their emotions in check. However, the tears that are so bittersweet fill the singer's eyes every time they meet their ex-partner. The final stanza describes how the singer feels when they see their ex after a long time. The line, "It feels so strange" shows that the singer experiences a mix of emotions, and they don't know how to react. Overall, the song captures the complex feelings that accompany the end of a relationship, such as sadness, regret, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my sword.
You are my protector and defender.
Your love is its own reward.
Your affection is fulfilling and satisfying on its own.
My heart, I have found,
I have realized my own capacity for love.
Gets carved surely by the pound.
It is shaped and influenced by my experiences and hardships.
God knows. I tried,
I did everything in my power to make things work.
Tried to hold you with all my might
I struggled to maintain our relationship with all my strength.
But time has won,
The passing of time has ultimately led to the end of our relationship.
And I could never be that strong.
I wasn't strong enough to overcome the challenges in our relationship.
(Don't cry) I couldn't be that strong,
I don't want you to be upset or disappointed with my inability to save our relationship.
(Don't cry) That used to be my favourite song.
That phrase once held a lot of significance for me, but now it represents the sadness of the past.
(Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet
My emotions are conflicted and complex, containing both joy and grief at once.
Fill my eyes whenever we meet,
I can't help feeling emotional whenever we come face to face.
It's always bittersweet.
Our interactions are always a mixture of happiness and sadness.
I cut and I bleed.
I've been hurt, both physically and emotionally.
You seem to find that so hard to believe!
You refuse to acknowledge or empathize with my pain.
That's just too, too bad.
I'm disappointed that you can't understand my perspective.
You could never touch the love that we had.
You didn't appreciate or respect the depth of our former relationship.
(Don't cry) For the love we had,
Don't lament the love we once shared.
(Don't cry) Sometimes we try to take it back.
Occasionally we attempt to revive our relationship, but it never works out.
(Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet
My emotions are complex and blended.
Kiss my cheeks whenever we meet.
I still feel a sense of intimacy and tenderness towards you, despite everything.
It's always bittersweet.
Our interactions are always a mix of happiness and sadness.
(Don't Cry) For a love-gone-wrong
Don't cry for the relationship that didn't work out.
(Don't cry) That used to be my favourite song
That phrase once held a lot of significance for me, but now it represents the sadness of the past.
(Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet
My emotions are mixed and complicated.
Kiss my eyes whenever we meet.
You still have the ability to stir up feelings of love and affection within me.
Anyway...
Regardless of everything that's happened, life keeps moving forward.
We've grown and times change.
We've individually changed and developed since our relationship ended.
When we meet now it feels so strange.
Our reunions now feel awkward and unfamiliar.
I hold you like a sword
I still hold you in high respect and admiration.
You won't cut me like you did before.
I'm no longer vulnerable to the negative aspects of our past relationship.
It's always bittersweet.
Our history will always linger and affect us, even as we move forward with our lives.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You are my sword
Your love is its own reward
My heart, I have found
Gets carved surely by the pound
God knows I tried
Tried to hold you with all my might
But time has won
And I could never be that strong
I couldn't be that strong
(Don't cry) that used to be my favourite song
(Don't cry) tears so bittersweet
(Don't cry) fill my eyes whenever we meet
It's always bittersweet
I cut and I bleed
You seem to find that so hard to believe
Well, that's just too, too bad
You could never touch the love that we had
for the love we had
(Don't cry) some time we'll try to take it back
(Don't cry) tears so bittersweet
(Don't cry) they kiss my cheeks whenever we meet
It's always bittersweet
for a love gone wrong
(Don't cry) that used to be my favourite song
(Don't cry) tears so bittersweet
(Don't cry) fill my eyes whenever we meet
Anyway
We've grown and times change
When we meet now it feels so strange
Well, I hold you like a sword
And you won't cut me, cut me like you did before
It's always bittersweet
It's always bittersweet
It's always bittersweet
Bittersweet, bittersweet
Darren Dobson
A hugely underrated band not only in Australia but globally.
Sherry Morris
These days they would be globally recognised I reckon. Let's make it happen! â€đŠđš
Disco Worx
Had a lot of hits and mainstream airplay. Not too many can say that. I think they did well!
Adam Stamp
I didn't realise they were big outside Australian
Walter Peters
@Sherry Morris I used to listen to them in high school in the late 80's early 90's in California... they did get some airplay on KROQ in Los Angeles also in the mid 90's... not sure if they still do over there.
Right of the Line
@Adam Stamp me and my friends out in Hawaii used to put them on every weekend driving to the north or west shore to surf back in the 80's. 1 was from Texas, 1 from Louisianna and I was from Florida. We all knew them, anyone who surfed back then knew Hoodoo Gurus it was just a thing.
tedmccarron
This band is seriously underrated.
71Firework
Absolutely!
Sherry Morris
Not in my 48 year old mind â€đŠđš
stevo54838
They're alright