Haunting yet hopeful, together Dean and Bradley create luring melodies and lyrics that touch on the universal and the fleeting; those shared experiences that while they’re happening might seem trivial, but go on to become waypoints in the memory of a life well lived. It might be the sudden realization that, when it comes to love, forever isn't all that long. We’re are all on the same ride to the undeniable end, yet with someone by our side we just might be able to go gently into that good night.
Sonically, they approach each song as if writing for the screen. A swirl of melodies and harmonies bring you along on their journey, the sounds they craft at once giving rise to a myriad of mental imagery
Always Been You
The Sweeplings Lyrics
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What was lying uncovered and hiding underneath
It tears me a part knowing how,
I'm only just now finding out
It's always been you
It's always been you
It's always been you
Are you anywhere out wondering what could be
Or staring blank at the ceiling just like me
It tears me a part knowing how,
I'm only just now finding out
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It's always been you
Is it to late to make you mine
Tell me there's still time
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It'll always be you
The song "Always Been You" by The Sweeplings is a heartwarming love song that talks about the realization of true love that was hidden all along. The opening lines imply that the singer wishes to start over again and could have seen what was lying uncovered and hiding underneath. They regret the fact that they only now realize that the love they are feeling has always been there. The phrase "what was lying uncovered and hiding underneath" could be interpreted as the realization that the love has always been present, but it was only hidden or suppressed.
The chorus of the song is the most prominent part, where the singer repeats the line "It's always been you". The repetition is not just for the sake of the melody, but it signifies the weight of the admission that the love they feel has always been there. The singer says that every word he speaks is true and that the love he feels for the person he is addressing has always been there since the start.
The lyrics of the song conclude with the singer asking if it's too late to make the person his and hoping there is still time to be together. The song ends with the reassurance that it'll always be them, implying that the relationship would be life-long.
Overall, the song is about realizing and admitting the love that has always been there. The emotional impact of the song comes from the longing and regretful tone of voice that the singer uses. The song's message is to cherish the love that one has and never to take it for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
What if we started over and I could have seen
Reflecting on the past and wishing for another chance to have seen clearly
What was lying uncovered and hiding underneath
Realizing that there was something important hiding beneath the surface that wasn't noticed before
It tears me a part knowing how,
Expressing anguish and pain over the current circumstances
I'm only just now finding out
Realizing that a significant realization has only recently occurred
It's always been you
Acknowledging that the subject of the song has been the most important person all along
Every word is true
Affirming the authenticity and honesty of the previous statement
Are you anywhere out wondering what could be
Questioning if the other person has considered the possibility of a relationship
Or staring blank at the ceiling just like me
Imagining the other person may also be lost in thought about the situation
Is it too late to make you mine
Asking if there's still a chance to start something more meaningful
Tell me there's still time
Pleading for reassurance that it's not too late
It'll always be you
Expressing a deep and lasting affection for the other person
Contributed by Christian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leslie Ann Pandey
Sing along, from Google lyrics,
What if we started over and I could have seen
What was lying uncovered and hiding underneath
It tears me a part knowing how,
I'm only just now finding out
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It's always been you
Are you anywhere out wondering what could be
Or staring blank at the ceiling just like me
It tears me a part knowing how,
I'm only just now finding out
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It's always been you
Is it to late to make you mine
Tell me there's still time
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It'll always be you”
Rofikul Bayan
What if we started over and I could have seen
What was lying uncovered and hiding underneath
It tears me a part knowing how,
I’m only just now finding out
It’s always been you
It’s always been you
Every word is true
It’s always been you
Are you anywhere out wondering what could be
Or staring blank at the ceiling just like me
It tears me a part knowing how,
I’m only just now finding out
It’s always been you
It’s always been you
Every word is true
It’s always been you
Is it to late to make you mine
Tell me there’s still time
It’s always been you
It’s always been you
Every word is true
It’ll always be you
Julyana Dika
What if we started over and I could have seen
What was lying uncovered and hiding underneath
It tears me a part knowing how,
I'm only just now finding out
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It's always been you
Are you anywhere out wondering what could be
Or staring blank at the ceiling just like me
It tears me a part knowing how,
I'm only just now finding out
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It's always been you
Is it to late to make you mine
Tell me there's still time
It's always been you
It's always been you
Every word is true
It'll always be you
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Aperture On Fire Photography
So glad this kind of magic in music duos still exist.
Linda Steinke
Such beautiful voices...harmonies.... Ahhhhhhh. Thank you so much.
Andrea Hopkins
Their songs were the soundtrack to my first and second novels. They're my Civil Wars 2.0 but they are so much more in a lot of ways. I adore every note.
Aperture On Fire Photography
I feel such a fool just now finding out about this duo. Thought I'd never find a duo with just as much magic as the Civil Wars. When I was so into the Civil Wars and found out they split I was so upset cause they had so much magic in their music. John Paul and Joy Williams will always be my rock for this kind of music. Only thing that comes close would be Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgan Stapleton. They make such amazing music together as well.
Katie D
I'd love to hear about your novels, can't be bad with this music 💜
Brenna Mawlong
+Andrea Hopkins i know its sad they were amazing together ..
Andrea Hopkins
Definitely! 😍 Let's just hope they don't end like the Civil Wars. I literally cried when they broke up.
Brenna Mawlong
that is exactly what i was thinking.. they are the new civil wars 😊
Jerry Lantz
BEAUTIFUL! you two sound amazing together! If your ever back in Alabama Id love to shoot a video for you.
Tara H.
Exquisite harmonies! ♡