What a Sweet Thing That Was
The Shirelles Lyrics
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It made me so glad that I almost had to cry then
I never believed in love at first sight
But when you held me tight that night
I knew with you it wasn't a lie
Oh my, my, my, my, my, my
What a sweet thing to do
Your soul was sweet your lips were warm and tender
I wanted your kiss I couldn't resist surrender
I could have sworn that violins played
'Cause when the rhythm swayed with you so near
I heard the sound of your sigh
Oh my, my, my, my, my, my
What a sweet thing to do
I heard you sighin'
I felt like cryin'
You weren't lying
No no
What a sweet thing that was
And then I heard you whisper the word forever
I knew that we'd spend the rest of our lives together
That feeling we shared
Was too much to bear
And when you said you cared, I swear
I felt that I was ready to die
Oh my, my, my, my, my, my
What a sweet thing that was
The lyrics of The Shirelles' "What a Sweet Thing That Was" describe the joy and passion of falling in love at first sight. The singer recounts meeting someone who is so immediately captivating that their loneliness disappears and they feel overwhelmed with emotion. They express disbelief in the idea of love at first sight but are convinced by the intense connection they feel with this person. The singer describes the physical sensations they experience when they are close to their lover, asserting that they can hear the sound of their sigh and feel the warmth of their embrace. The song reaches a climax when the lover whispers the word "forever" and the singer declares their readiness to devote their life to this newfound love.
This song captures the feeling of falling in love with someone unexpectedly and completely. The lyrics express the emotional highs and lows of a new relationship, from the intensity of physical attraction to the deep emotional bond that develops over time. The use of imagery, such as the sound of violins playing, creates a sense of romanticism and fantasy, underscoring the singer's feelings of awe and wonder in the face of such a powerful connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You said hello and loneliness said goodbye then
When you greeted me, all the loneliness in my heart disappeared.
It made me so glad that I almost had to cry then
The immense joy I felt upon seeing you almost moved me to tears.
I never believed in love at first sight
I never thought it was possible to fall in love with someone instantly.
But when you held me tight that night
But the way you embraced me that night changed my mind.
I knew with you it wasn't a lie
I knew that the love between us was genuine and not a falsehood.
Oh my, my, my, my, my, my
My goodness, what a feeling!
What a sweet thing to do
How sweet of you to make me feel loved and cherished.
Your soul was sweet your lips were warm and tender
You had a kind, gentle spirit and your kisses were loving and gentle.
I wanted your kiss I couldn't resist surrender
I longed for your kiss and was powerless to resist your charms.
I could have sworn that violins played
The romantic atmosphere was so strong that I felt like I heard a violin playing.
Cause when the rhythm swayed with you so near
The music and the way you moved together made me feel so alive.
I heard the sound of your sigh
I could hear the happiness and contentment in your sigh.
I heard you sighin'
I could hear the joy in your sighs.
I felt like cryin'
It was overwhelming to feel such intense emotions.
You weren't lying
I knew you were telling the truth about your love for me.
No no
Absolutely not.
What a sweet thing that was
It was so sweet and touching to experience that moment together.
And then I heard you whisper the word forever
You promised me forever and it meant the world to me.
I knew that we'd spend the rest of our lives together
I had no doubts that our love was meant to last a lifetime.
That feeling we shared
The intense love and connection we felt for each other.
Was too much to bear
It was almost overwhelming to feel such strong emotions.
And when you said you cared, I swear
When you told me you loved and cared for me, I knew it was true.
I felt that I was ready to die
The love I felt for you was so intense that I would have been content to die in that moment.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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