“Sweater Weather” is one of The Neighbourhood’s most successful tracks, peaking at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in December 2013 and spent 11 weeks at #1 on the Alternative charts. The music video for the track reached 100 million views in December 2015, when the video was merely two years old.
“Sweater Weather” is the first song the band had ever written together, composed during their first practice, around a year prior to its release. Frontman Jesse Rutherford recalled the historic day to Schon! in December 2015: “It was just a really special moment and it felt special before anybody said it was special. When we first wrote it and showed our families and some friends that we trusted their opinion around town or whatever, it was just a different reaction than we’d ever seen someone have to our music…”
Sweather Weather
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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I want the world in my hands
I hate the beach
But I stand
In California with my toes in the sand
Use the sleeves of my sweater
Let's have an adventure
Head in the clouds but my gravity's centered Touch my neck and I'll touch yours
You in those little high-waisted shorts
Oh
She knows what I think about
And what I think about
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no
'Cause it's too cold
For you here
And now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
And if I may just take your breath away
I don't mind if there's not much to say
Sometimes the silence guides our minds
So move to a place so far away
The goosebumps start to race
The minute that my left hand meets your waist
And then I watched your face
Put my finger on your tongue
'Cause you love to taste yeah
Everyone the other beats' heart is for
Inside this place is warm
Outside it starts to pour
Coming down
One love, two mouths
One love, one house
No shirt, no blouse
Just us, you find out
Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about
No no no
'Cause it's too cold
For you here
And now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
'Cause it's too cold
For you here
And now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
Whoa
Whoa, whoa... whoa
Whoa, whoa... whoa
Whoa, whoa...
Whoa, whoa... whoa
Whoa, whoa...
'Cause it's too cold
For you here
And now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
It's too cold
For you here
And now let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
It's too cold, it's too cold
The hands of my sweater
Sweater Weather is a song by American rock band The Neighbourhood featuring Kina Grannis. The song is a popular indie hit and is known for its catchy melody and unique lyrics. The song is popularly interpreted as a love song, where a man and a woman are enjoying each other's company during the colder months. The song's opening line, "And all I am is a man, I want the world in my hands," suggests that the singer is consumed with ambition and seeking something greater than himself. This line may also suggest a longing for someone special to share these aspirations with, as seen in the next lines, where he mentions being in California with his toes in the sand.
The song's chorus suggests a deep connection between the two individuals, despite the harsh weather conditions. They find comfort in each other's company and "touch each other's necks," suggesting intimacy and tenderness. The line "These hearts adore, everyone the other beats heart is for" suggests that the two individuals' affection is mutual and all-encompassing. The song's overall romantic tone is complemented by the melody and soft guitar riffs.
Overall, the song's theme revolves around the idea of warmth, love, and togetherness, even in difficult times, as exemplified by the image of holding hands in the holes of a sweater. It's a powerful and emotional message that speaks to the human yearning for intimacy and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
And all I am is a man
I am just a regular person
I want the world in my hands
I want to have control and influence over the world
I hate the beach
I don't like going to the beach
But I stand
But I still go to the beach
In California with my toes in the sand
I am currently in California with my feet buried in sand
Use the sleeves of my sweater
I will use the sleeves of my sweater as a substitute for a towel or blanket
Let's have an adventure
Let's go on a fun and exciting journey
Head in the clouds but my gravity's centered
I may be a dreamer, but I am still grounded in reality
Touch my neck and I'll touch yours
We can touch each other's necks in a romantic gesture
You in those little high-waisted shorts
You look attractive in those shorts that go up to your waist
Oh
An expression of surprise or amazement
She knows what I think about
She understands what's going through my mind
And what I think about
And what I am thinking about is...
One love, two mouths
We share the same love with our mouths
One love, one house
We live in the same house and share the same love
No shirt, no blouse
We are not wearing any upper clothing
Just us, you find out
It's just the two of us, and you will eventually discover everything about me
Nothing that I wouldn't wanna tell you about, no
There is nothing I wouldn't want to share with you
'Cause it's too cold
For you here
And now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
It is too cold for you, so let me hold your hands in the sleeves of my sweater to keep them warm
And if I may just take your breath away
If I can impress or wow you
I don't mind if there's not much to say
It's okay if we don't talk much
Sometimes the silence guides our minds
Sometimes being quiet can help us think more clearly
So move to a place so far away
Let's go somewhere far from here
The goosebumps start to race
The minute that my left hand meets your waist
I feel excited and get goosebumps when I put my hand on your waist
And then I watched your face
I looked at your face
Put my finger on your tongue
'Cause you love to taste yeah
I touched your tongue because you enjoy the sensation
These hearts adore
Everyone the other beats' heart is for
Inside this place is warm
Outside it starts to pour
Our hearts love each other and feel warm and comfortable together, even though it's raining outside
Coming down
It's starting to rain
'Cause it's too cold
For you here
And now
So let me hold
Both your hands in the holes of my sweater
It is too cold for you, so let me hold your hands in the sleeves of my sweater to keep them warm
No no no
An exclamation indicating disagreement or refusal
Whoa
An exclamation indicating surprise, amazement, or excitement
It's too cold, it's too cold
It is too cold outside
The hands of my sweater
The sleeves of my sweater
Contributed by Elizabeth Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@smitajadhav5975
This song is literally 10 yrs old... yet it never gets old 😌
@Flicky0199
Where is the original one?
@UmaPuri1
fr
@hanmira
@@Flicky0199 https://youtu.be/GCdwKhTtNNw
@ANIMEZ_7777
Fr
@Zieleninka
@@Flicky0199 https://youtu.be/GCdwKhTtNNw
@Mal-s8k
This song just gives you a curtain feeling that you can't explain like a sense of comfort but also a little bit of sadness mixed with love and curiosity I love it!
@nuracaicedo2632
Tell me about it... but it's to Cold 🥶❄️ for him but he's not here and left my heart in pain with holes in my sweater...
@Im.Ghost723
It gets me happy even through a break up
@kimbaldun
Like 2 chaotic best friends or lovers full of fun throughout their whole life and ends in the coldest heartbreaking moment