Pendulum
Twigs Lyrics


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I'm a sweet, little love maker
Finding time, to make my words better (I)

Lately I
Not so present now
Not in love
For your constant fun
I've got time, but you're tired of waiting
You only want me in other spaces
Come fill your gaps with people
I know no one

So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

You forgot
How we fell in love
I'm your sweet
Little love maker

You're younger than I am broken
I dance feelings like that sparkle
Summer conversations, not enough

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause
So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

(So lonely trying)
How does it feel to have me thinking about you?
Wishing the words were enough to consume you
So lonely trying to be yours
How does it feel to have me thinking about you?

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause




So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

Overall Meaning

In Twigs's song Pendulum, the lyrics tell a story of a love that has lost its spark amidst one lover's constant search for excitement and novelty. The lyrics "I'm a sweet, little love maker, finding time to make my words better" suggest that the singer is putting in effort to improve their relationship and communicate their feelings, but it seems to go unnoticed. The line "not in love for your constant fun" implies that the other partner is more interested in the thrill of new experiences than in the stability of the relationship.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "so lonely trying to be yours" twice, emphasizing the feeling of isolation and unrequited love the singer is experiencing. There is a sense of desperation in the lyrics, as the singer tries to understand why their love is not enough and how they can make things work.


The song's title "Pendulum" likely refers to the constant swinging back and forth between love and loneliness, as if the singer is constantly trying to find the right balance between being in love and being alone. This theme is further reinforced by the repeated use of the word "trying", suggesting that the singer is putting in effort to make things work, but may be ultimately unsuccessful.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a sweet, little love maker
I am a person who enjoys creating love and happiness in others.


Finding time, to make my words better (I)
I take my time to find the right words that will express my emotions effectively.


Lately I
Recently, I have been feeling a change within myself.


Not so present now
I am not as emotionally available as I used to be.


Not in love
I am not in a romantic relationship where I feel loved.


For your constant fun
You are only interested in being with me for entertainment purposes.


I've got time, but you're tired of waiting
I have the time to offer you, but you have lost interest in me and are unwilling to wait for me.


You only want me in other spaces
You do not want to be with me physically; you would rather spend time with others in different environments.


Come fill your gaps with people
You are seeking out others to fill the gaps in your life where I used to be.


I know no one
I do not know anyone else who can replace me in your life.


So lonely trying to be yours
I am feeling isolated and sad while attempting to win your affections.


When you're looking for so much more
You are searching for something more fulfilling than what I can offer.


You forgot
You have forgotten about the love we used to share.


How we fell in love
The way that we fell in love is something that has been disregarded by you.


I'm your sweet
I am the sweet and loving person that you used to adore.


Little love maker
I create love and happiness for others, but my efforts are not being reciprocated.


You're younger than I am broken
You are younger than me, but I am the one who feels hurt and damaged in this situation.


I dance feelings like that sparkle
I have a way of expressing my emotions in a unique and beautiful manner.


Summer conversations, not enough
The conversations we had in the summer were not sufficient to sustain a meaningful relationship.


What a forsaken cause
It is a pointless and fruitless endeavor to attempt to win your love back.


How does it feel to have me thinking about you?
I am wondering what it feels like for you to occupy my thoughts so frequently.


Wishing the words were enough to consume you
I am longing for my words to have a powerful impact on you and win you back.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: PAUL EPWORTH, TAHLIAH BARNETT

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@EvilYevin

I'm a sweet, little love maker
Finding time, to make my words better (I)

Lately I
Not so present now
Not in love
For your constant fun

I've got time, but you're tired of waiting
You only want me in other spaces
Come fill your gaps with people
I know no one

So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

You forgot
How we fell in love
I'm your sweet
Little love maker

You're younger than I am broken
I dance feelings like that sparkle
Summer conversations, not enough

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause
So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

How does it feel to have me thinking about you?
Wishing the words were enough to consume you
So lonely trying to be yours
How does it feel to have me thinking about you?

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause
So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more



@selahcandelaria19

Dylan Buchman wow i don’t know who you are and you probably won’t see this because you commented three years ago lol. but thank you so much for your in depth explanation of this incredible form of art. you made me realize something about myself that i’ve been confused about for a while. it has to do with relationships and media these days. and i feel like your explanation relates to that a lot.because people are so used to others showing their love and affection over text or even verbally some type of way and recently someone has told me “ Selah, I really like you but it’s not working how I thought it was gonna work in my head

We just say gm, have a dry ass convo then I wait for you to text me several hours later then I say how was your day then it repeats

I don’t know what we are, but I don’t want anything to be forced so I just think we should stay friends for now

Maybe in the near future when we can see each other more hang out more and just vibe more we can try again “

and honestly i thought maybe something was wrong with me. but i’m not worried about constantly reassuring someone that i like them over text . i feel if that if i text someone atleast once day a day that should be enough and they shouldn’t be so insecure in themself and question my love for them but nowadays people need that form of reassurance over text or even verbalized. and now that i’ve read your comment i can finally realize i can still love someone and be interested while at the same time not conforming to society’s standards of having to text someone everyday to show interest and if someone can’t accept that . then they’re not the one for me if they’re unintentionally “demanding me to change“



@mary6303

"Pendulum"

I'm a sweet
Little love maker
Finding time
To make my words better (I)

Lately I
Not so present now
Not enough
For your constant fun

I've got time, but you're tired of waiting
You only want me in open spaces
Come fill your gaps with people
I know no one

So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

You forgot
How we fell in love
I'm your sweet
Little love maker

You're younger than I am broken
I dance feelings like they're spoken
So my conversations not enough

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause
So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

(So lonely trying)
How does it feel to have me thinking about you?
Wishing that words were enough to consume you
So lonely trying to be yours
How does it feel to have me thinking about you?

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause
So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

To be yours



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@MoonsCamelot

All I could hear when I watched this is what she's said about the experience of directing this video and how detailed her vision is: "I had to explain to the cameraman that ‘you’ve done it from a man’s eye view’,” she says. “’You’re shooting and you’re going from my face down to my chest and it’s great but it’s not me’. I was like ‘let’s look at my calves, let’s look at feet tied up, let’s look at the marks on my arms, let’s find things that are more interesting’."

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@MoonsCamelot

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@deneilbaker

Reine Camelot I loved the markings on her arm. My favorite part

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@PrincessFunni

"So lonely trying to be yours" Damn her lyrics are really deep

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PrincessFunni I love this line so much

@starmitchell8149

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@nana-yk6rq

@@starmitchell8149 Iike her She's good and Creative. The Voice only!

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