Bittersweet
The Union of Sinners & Saints Lyrics


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With a will and a way
Hard to stay in humility
What we want and we need
Oh it's hard to see, hard to see

Oh it's bittersweet
The things we need to make us all complete
Oh it's bittersweet
The key we need, surrender to be free
Oh, yeah it's bittersweet
The things we need, the truth that makes us whole
Oh, it's bittersweet
The key we need
The love that brings us home

I'm lost in the maze
Turn the page
And as we go deeper the fear keeps us here
We draw near, gotta let it go, let it go

Oh it's bittersweet
The things we need to make us all complete
Oh it's bittersweet
The key we need, surrender to be free
Oh, yeah it's bittersweet
The things we need, the truth that makes us whole
Oh, it's bittersweet
The key we need
The love that brings us home

So open up your mind
And don't believe the lie
So open up your mind, open up your soul
And don't believe the lies

Time to come back home
It's bittersweet, it's bittersweet
The things we need, it's bittersweet




Surrender, the truth that makes us whole
The love that brings us home, brings us home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bittersweet" by The Union of Sinners and Saints convey a message of struggle and surrender. The opening lines, "with a will and a way, hard to stay in humility," suggest the difficulties we face in maintaining a balanced perspective as we pursue our desires and needs. The lines "what we want and we need, oh it's hard to see, hard to see" allude to the confusion and ambiguity that often cloud our judgment.


However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope. The repetition of "Oh it's bittersweet" seems to acknowledge the mixed emotions that come with surrendering to something greater - in this case, the search for wholeness or completeness. The lines "the key we need, surrender to be free" suggest that the act of letting go of our fears and doubts can be the catalyst for true freedom and liberation.


The song encourages listeners to "open up your mind and don't believe the lies." It's a call to reject the doubts and insecurities that hold us back and embrace the truth that makes us whole. Overall, "Bittersweet" is a song about the struggle to find balance and the rewards that come from surrendering to a higher power.


Line by Line Meaning

With a will and a way
Despite the challenges, we have the determination and capability to achieve what we desire.


Hard to stay in humility
It can be difficult to remain humble in the face of success or achievement.


What we want and we need
Distinguishing between what we desire and what we require can be a challenge.


Oh it's hard to see, hard to see
It can be challenging to have clarity when it comes to our wants and needs.


Oh it's bittersweet
The experience is both pleasant and painful at the same time.


The things we need to make us all complete
Certain things are essential for our wholeness and fulfillment.


The key we need, surrender to be free
In order to experience freedom, we must let go and surrender control.


The things we need, the truth that makes us whole
Certain truths are necessary for our completeness and well-being.


The key we need
There is something specific that we require to unlock our potential or achieve fulfillment.


The love that brings us home
Love is what brings us to a place of safety, security, and comfort.


I'm lost in the maze
I am feeling confused and disoriented.


Turn the page
It is time to move forward and leave the confusion behind.


And as we go deeper the fear keeps us here
As we delve further into a situation, our fear and anxiety can prevent us from moving forward.


We draw near, gotta let it go, let it go
We are approaching a point of decision where we must release our fears and move on.


So open up your mind
Be receptive to new ideas and perspectives.


And don't believe the lie
Do not be fooled by falsehoods or untruths.


Open up your mind, open up your soul
Be open to holistic and spiritual experiences and growth.


Time to come back home
It is time to return to a place of familiarity, comfort and belonging.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Billy Smiley, Jason Fowler

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