Sweetness
Wayne Szalinski Lyrics

The lyrics to Wayne Szalinski's song Sweetness delve into the notion of feeling insignificant and how memories can be deceiving. The opening line “Today I exist only in consequence” delivers a strong sense of detachment from the world around the singer. The feeling of meaninglessness is enhanced by the following line, where he says, “And I am feeling so very insignificant.” These lyrics are incredibly reflective and thoughtful which highlights the deep emotions that Wayne Szalinski is attempting to convey.

The following section of the song suggests that the singer is holding onto a fragile piece of happiness through a line of poetry and a memory of a smile. It is this sense of fragility that allows for the sense of deception, as the singer is aware that memories and emotions may not have the permanence that they once believed. The chorus is somewhat melancholic in the sense that the singer continues to question if they are on the mind of the person they love. The final lines of the chorus repeat the lyric “Will I be in your mind?” which highlights the singer's longing for connection and intimacy.

The final verse of the song is the most reflective and somber section, where the singer reflects on the idea of mortality. The line “Of all persistent haunting and the certainty that we will die” reminds us of the fleeting and transient nature of life. The singer concludes with a sense of nostalgia, wishing their lover would sleep and dream well, despite the awareness that everything is so transient.