Sweet Nothing
Welch Lyrics
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And
With the word, all my love came rushing out
And
Every whisper, it's the worst
Emptied out by a single word
There is a hollow in me now
I'm living on such sweet nothing
But I'm tryin' to hope with nothing to hold
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing
It isn't easy for me to let it go
'Cause I swallow every single word
And every whisper, every sigh
Eats away this heart of mine
And there is a hollow in me now
So I put my faith in something unknown
I'm living on such sweet nothing
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
Sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing
And it's not enough
To tell me that you care
When, we both know the words are empty air
You give me nothing
Nothing
Uoh
Uoh
Uoh
Sweet, nothing
Uoh
Uoh
Uoh
Uoh
Sweet, nothing
The lyrics to Florence + the Machine's song "Sweet Nothing" speak to the deep pain and heartbreak associated with a failed relationship. The singer, presumably Florence Welch herself, is recounting the ways in which her lover has hurt her, from holding her heart in their mouth to whispering empty promises that have left her feeling hollow. She describes putting her faith in something unknown and living on "sweet nothing," a reference to the notion that her lover is giving her nothing but empty words and false hope.
Despite this pain, the singer finds it difficult to let go of the relationship, as she "swallows every single word" and clings to hope despite having nothing to hold onto. She laments the fact that it's hard to learn and love when all she's being given is "sweet nothing." The final verse suggests a sense of resignation, as the singer notes that it's not enough for her lover to tell her that they care if the words are empty air. The refrain of "sweet nothing" underscores the singer's sense that what she's being offered is nothing at all, a stark contrast to the love and faith she's invested in the relationship.
Overall, "Sweet Nothing" is a poignant reflection on the pain and confusion of a failed relationship, capturing the sense of desperation and heartbreak that many of us have experienced when our love goes unrequited.
Line by Line Meaning
You took my heart, and you held it in your mouth
You have control over my emotions and are manipulating them
With the word, all my love came rushing out
You have the power to make me fall in love with just a single word
Every whisper, it's the worst
Your whispers are the most damaging and hurtful for me
Emptied out by a single word
Your words are able to empty me out completely
There is a hollow in me now
Your actions have left me feeling empty and alone
So I put my faith in something unknown
I am desperate and looking for something new to believe in
I'm living on such sweet nothing
I am hanging on by a thread with nothing substantial to hold onto
But I'm tryin' to hope with nothing to hold
I am trying to be optimistic even though there is nothing concrete to hope for
And it's hard to learn
It is difficult for me to learn from my past mistakes when I am blinded by your actions
And it's hard to love
Loving you is difficult, especially when you constantly hurt me
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Your actions are all for show and do not have any true meaning or substance
It isn't easy for me to let it go
I am struggling to let go of my feelings for you
'Cause I swallow every single word
I believe everything you say and your words have a significant impact on me
And every whisper, every sigh
Your whispers and sighs have a profound effect on my emotions
Eats away this heart of mine
Your behavior is slowly destroying me from the inside
And it's not enough
Your actions are not enough to sustain a meaningful relationship
To tell me that you care
Simply saying you care is not enough for me to believe it
When, we both know the words are empty air
Neither of us truly believes the words that are being said
You give me nothing
Your actions are meaningless and offer me nothing of substance
Sweet, nothing
Your actions may seem sweet, but ultimately they amount to nothing substantial
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALVIN HARRIS, TOM HULL, FLORENCE WELCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@locklann55
Why is nobody talking about Florence’s vocals, energy and charisma? This woman is a goddess and musical genius
@Chimera_166
We did. She's awesome. You're probably just discovering her talents. There's a reason she was chosen.
@locklann55
RudBoi Uh? I was talking about the comments 💀
I know her since 2008.
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We didn’t appreciate enough of her voice. Common people
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No
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