From soft mellotron melodies to meandering guitar lines, his music either guides the listener through frameworks of simple motives, rhythms and sounds; or he presents almost archetypical song structures. Lyrics like, Laura, Laura, come back are repeated, establishing a mood and confessional qualities. His weary, effeminate voice can be guileless - a contrast to his usual character in the media.
His darker qualities can still be heard in songs like Ass Fucker (Reprise) and in the awkward harmonies of A Picture of Her. However they still sit next to the hazy tones accompanying the words, Goodnight baby/sleep tight/you and me.
Sweetness
Vincent Gallo Lyrics
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She puts the sweetness in and stirs it with a spoon,
She watches for my moods and never brings me down
She puts the sweetness in all around
She knows just what to say to make me feel so good inside
And when I′m all alone I feel I don't want to hide
Today she bought me in and told me where she′d been
She put my mind at rest and put the sweetness in
She puts the sweetness in all around
She knows just what to say to make a sunny day
And when I'm all alone I really don′t feel that way.
Tell me how would you feel with no world of your own
And nobody to hold, I just can′t see the way
I'm so glad it′s today and you're here.
The lyrics of Vincent Gallo's song Sweetness tell a story about a woman who brings joy and happiness to the singer's life. She is the sunshine to his rainy afternoon and she stirs sweetness with a spoon. The woman understands the singer's moods and never brings him down. The singer feels good inside when he hears her sweet words and when he's alone, he doesn't feel the need to hide. The woman talks to him and tells him about her whereabouts, giving him peace of mind. She puts the sweetness in all around him, and he appreciates her for that.
The song's message is about the importance of having a person who can bring light and happiness to one's life. The lyrics convey the idea that love and companionship can help a person feel less alone and that one should cherish it when they find it. It talks about how people can impact our lives positively or negatively, and it is vital to have someone who brings light and complements one's life. The song is mellow and easy to listen to, highlighting Gallo's sweet and somber vocals well.
Line by Line Meaning
She brings the sunshine to a rainy afternoon
She brings joy to my life even in its dull moments
She puts the sweetness in and stirs it with a spoon,
She adds happiness to everything she does and makes it even better
She watches for my moods and never brings me down
She is attentive to my emotions and supports me through them
She puts the sweetness in all around
Her positive energy and kindness uplifts those around her
She knows just what to say to make me feel so good inside
She has a way with words that makes me feel loved and valued
And when I′m all alone I feel I don't want to hide
Even in solitude, I am comforted by the thought of her
Today she bought me in and told me where she′d been
She goes out of her way to share her experiences with me
She put my mind at rest and put the sweetness in
Her presence and reassurance bring calmness to my mind
I'll ask her for some time to go and look around
I want to take some time to appreciate the world, with her by my side
She puts the sweetness in all around
Her positivity and warmth touches everything and everyone she encounters
She knows just what to say to make a sunny day
Her words can turn even the most gloomy day into a bright one
And when I'm all alone I really don′t feel that way.
Her love and support gives me strength even when she's not physically present
Tell me how would you feel with no world of your own
How would you feel if you had nobody to share your world with?
And nobody to hold, I just can′t see the way
Without someone to love and be loved by, life would feel meaningless and bleak
I'm so glad it′s today and you're here.
I am grateful for the present moment and for her presence in my life
Writer(s): CHRIS SQUIRE, JON ANDERSON, CLIVE BAILEY
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aktionmutante2188
SONGTEXT :
She brings the sunshine to a rainy afternoon
She puts the sweetness in and stirs it with a spoon,
She watches for my moods and never brings me down
She puts the sweetness in all around
She knows just what to say to make me feel so good inside
and when I'm all alone I feel I don't want to hide
Today she bought me in and told me where she'd been
She put my mind at rest and put the sweetness in
I'll ask her for some time to go and look around
She puts the sweetness in all around
She knows just what to say to make a sunny day
And when I'm all alone I really don't feel that way.
Tell me how would you feel with no world of your own
and nobody to hold, I just can't see the way
I'm so glad it's today and you're here.
@yayoyidaydreamer222
Buffalo 66 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
she bring the sunshine to a rainy afternoon!
她给雨后的下午带来一缕阳光！
she put the sweetness in!
她给我的心带来一丝甜蜜！
stirs it with a spoon!
拨乱了我的心！
she watches for my moods!
她影响着我的心绪！
never brings me down!
从来不会让我低落失望！
she put the sweetness in all around!
她让我的世界充满蜜糖！
she knows just what to say!
她知道如何表达！
to make me feel so good inside!
让我如此幸福！
side,side,side!
幸福！幸福！幸福!
and when i'm all alone!
当我形单影只！
i feel i don't want to hide!
我并不想躲藏！
hide!hide!hide!
躲藏！躲藏！躲藏！
today she brought me in!
今天她指引我，
told me where she'd be!
告诉我她会在爱的某处！
she put my mind at rest!
她让我的思绪松弛！
put the sweetness in!
带给我一丝甜蜜！
i'll ask her for some time!
我会邀请她
to go and look around!
偶尔出去到处看看逛逛！
she puts the sweetness in with a sound!
她带来的甜蜜随着音乐飞荡！
she knows just what to say!
她知道如何表达！
to make a sunny day!
让我的世界晴朗！
day,day,day!
晴朗！晴朗！晴朗！
and when i'm all alone!
当我形单影只！
i really don't feel that way!
我并不感觉彷徨如看上去那样事实上！
tell me how would you feel!
告诉我你怎么想！
with no world of your own!
当世界不在你肩膀！
and nobody to hold!
留不住任何人在你手掌！
i just can't see the way!
我看不清前方道路！
i'm so glad it's today!
但我非常庆幸的是！
and you're here!
时至今日你在身旁！
you're here!
时今日你在身旁！she bring the sunshine to a rainy afternoon!
她给雨后的下午带来一缕阳光！
she put the sweetness in!
她给我的心带来一丝甜蜜！
stirs it with a spoon!
拨乱了我的心！
she watches for my moods!
她影响着我的心绪！
never brings me down!
从来不会让我低落失望！
she put the sweetness in all around!
她让我的世界充满蜜糖！
she knows just what to say!
她知道如何表达！
to make me feel so good inside!
让我如此幸福！
side,side,side!
幸福！幸福！幸福!
and when i'm all alone!
当我形单影只！
i feel i don't want to hide!
我并不想躲藏！
hide!hide!hide!
躲藏！躲藏！躲藏！
today she brought me in!
今天她指引我，
told me where she'd be!
告诉我她会在爱的某处！
she put my mind at rest!
她让我的思绪松弛！
put the sweetness in!
带给我一丝甜蜜！
i'll ask her for some time!
我会邀请她
to go and look around!
偶尔出去到处看看逛逛！
she puts the sweetness in with a sound!
她带来的甜蜜随着音乐飞荡！
she knows just what to say!
她知道如何表达！
to make a sunny day!
让我的世界晴朗！
day,day,day!
晴朗！晴朗！晴朗！
and when i'm all alone!
当我形单影只！
i really don't feel that way!
我并不感觉彷徨如看上去那样事实上！
tell me how would you feel!
告诉我你怎么想！
with no world of your own!
当世界不在你肩膀！
and nobody to hold!
留不住任何人在你手掌！
i just can't see the way!
我看不清前方道路！
i'm so glad it's today!
但我非常庆幸的是！
and you're here!
时至今日你在身旁！
you're here!
时至今日你在身旁！
@TheLisergicQueen
Whenever i come here to listen to this song, it always come up to my mind the sweetest weird crazy movie i've ever watched: Buffalo 66. And thank you to that tall guy who burnt it into a cd for me to watch whenever i wanted. Some memory will fade away, but i know i will always have a smile on my mind watching some scenes from that movie, who just simply were connected to a certain period of my life..:)
@cucaluciferina
I love buffalo 66 as well, i know the feel you are talking about. hope you're doing well!
@staceyann1180
One of my all-time favorites too.
@paristexas919
Definitely not the weirdest but one of the best for sure! If you think it was weird then you must watch Eraser Head ^^
@AmandaSantos-yk9rm
Vi Buffalo 66 há uns dias e até hoje penso nesse filme...pensei em assistir de novo mas têm pouco tempo que vi. Fiquei tão feliz assistindo e mesmo depois do filme ter acabado ainda fiquei com uma sensação boa de felicidade. Esse filme é tão estranho, mas me marcou de alguma forma. Eu não tinha um filme favorito e acho que esse acabou de se tornar o favorito...
@UrbanSurvivalMethods
This is YES. Vincent Gallo used this song in his film Buffalo 66 (which by the way is an amazing soundtrack)
@Hernal03
This is one of two songs in Buffalo '66 by the rock group Yes. And let's not forget the song playing in the memorable Bowling alley tap-dance sequence with Christina Ricci, that tune was Moonchild by King Crimson.
@craigfazekas3923
Jon Anderson, Peter Banks, Tony Kaye, Chris Squire & Bill Bruford: YES.
@jasonhochman3750
The film is by Vincent Gallo, but the song is by Yes. Vincent Gallo has said that he's a big fan of progressive rock, and also used King Crimson on the soundtrack for this film.
@avaron100
YES this is vincent gallo