Sweetness
Yes. Lyrics
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She puts the sweetness in, stirs it with a spoon.
She watches for my moods, 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, hide, hide.
Today she brought me in, told me where she'd been;
I'll ask her for some time to go and look around;
She puts the sweetness in with a sound.
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, you're here.
She brings the sunshine to a rainy afternoon;
She puts the sweetness in, stirs it with a spoon.
She watches for my moods, 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 really don't feel that way.
Oh how I need her so,
I know she'll never go. Doo doo doo doot n doo.
She'll never leave me, believe me, no. Doo doo doo doot n doo.
She'll never go, no no no no no no no no no no no no.
The lyrics to "Sweetness" by Yes are a love song about a woman who brings light and joy to the singer's life. The song opens with the assertion that this woman "brings the sunshine to a rainy afternoon," suggesting that she has a positive impact on the singer's life even in difficult times. She "puts the sweetness in" and "stirs it with a spoon," indicating that she adds something special to the singer's life. The woman is perceptive to the singer's moods, and is careful not to bring him down. She knows just what to say to lift him up, indicating a deep emotional connection.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is deeply grateful for this woman's presence in his life. He feels good around her and is glad she's there with him. The woman is supportive, putting the singer's mind at ease and showing him kindness. She brings sweetness to all areas of his life and makes everything better. When he's alone, he misses her and wishes she were there.
The song ends with the singer expressing his deep need for this woman and his belief that she will never leave him. The repetition of the phrase "She'll never go" suggests that he is trying to convince himself of this fact, underscoring the depth of his feelings for her.
Overall, "Sweetness" is a hopeful and optimistic love song that emphasizes the power of a supportive partner in someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
She brings the sunshine to a rainy afternoon;
She brightens up a dull day and makes it better.
She puts the sweetness in, stirs it with a spoon.
She adds sweetness to my life like sugar in tea, with care.
She watches for my moods, never brings me down;
She is aware of my feelings and doesn't do anything to upset me.
She puts the sweetness in, all around.
She makes everything in my life sweeter with her presence.
She knows just what to say to make me feel so good inside.
She has a way with words that uplifts my mood and makes me happy.
And when I'm all alone I feel I don't want to hide, hide, hide.
Even when I'm alone, I feel comfortable in myself and don't feel the need to hide from the world.
Today she brought me in, told me where she'd been;
She shared her experiences with me today and made me feel included.
She put my mind at rest, put the sweetness in.
She helped calm my anxieties and made me feel better.
I'll ask her for some time to go and look around;
I want to explore new possibilities with her by my side.
She puts the sweetness in with a sound.
She adds sweetness to everything she does, even in her voice.
She knows just what to say to make a sunny day.
She has the ability to make any day feel like a sunny day with her positive attitude.
And when I'm all alone I really don't feel that way.
Even when I'm alone, I still feel like I'm in the presence of someone I love.
Tell me, how would you feel with no world of your own and nobody to hold?
How would you feel if you were all alone with nobody to care for or love you?
I just can't see the way; I'm so glad it's today and you're here, you're here.
I am grateful for her presence in my life and thankful for every moment we spend together.
Oh how I need her so,
I can't imagine my life without her and need her presence to be happy.
I know she'll never go. Doo doo doo doot n doo.
I trust that she will always be by my side and never leave me.
She'll never leave me, believe me, no. Doo doo doo doot n doo.
I'm confident that she won't abandon me, no matter what.
She'll never go, no no no no no no no no no no no no.
I'm certain that she won't leave me and I never want her to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON ANDERSON, CHRIS SQUIRE, CLIVE BAILEY
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