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.
In "Sweetness," the singer praises his lover for bringing light and joy into his life. She is the personification of sweetness, bringing sunshine to rainy days, stirring sweetness into life with a spoon. She never brings him down, always watches his moods, and knows just what to say to make him feel good inside. The singer feels lost without her, unable to imagine a world without her love. He is so grateful that she is in his life and will never leave him.
The song is a classic example of Yes's style, blending prog rock, art rock, and psychedelic rock into a single, unique sound. The structure and arrangement of the song are complex and layered, with multiple guitar parts, keyboards, and a driving rhythm section. The vocal harmonies, a hallmark of Yes's music, are particularly strong on this track, creating a lush and ethereal atmosphere.
The themes of the song are universal and relatable, touching on the power of love, the importance of companionship, and the basic human need for connection. The imagery of sunshine, sweetness, and spoon-stirring all evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and tenderness. In the end, the song is a celebration of the simple pleasures of life and the joy that can be found in sharing them with someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
She brings the sunshine to a rainy afternoon;
She has the ability to brighten up even the gloomiest of days.
She puts the sweetness in, stirs it with a spoon.
Not only does she bring happiness, but she actively adds to it.
She watches for my moods, never brings me down;
She's always aware of how I'm feeling and makes sure not to add to any negative emotions.
She puts the sweetness in, all around.
Her positive energy radiates and affects those around her in a good way.
She knows just what to say to make me feel so good inside.
She has a special way of communicating that makes me feel happy and content.
And when I'm all alone I feel I don't want to hide, hide, hide.
She gives me the confidence to be myself even when no one else is around.
Today she brought me in, told me where she'd been;
She's open and honest with me about her experiences and includes me in her life.
She put my mind at rest, put the sweetness in.
Through her actions and words, she helps me feel calm and peaceful.
I'll ask her for some time to go and look around;
I value her opinion and want her to be a part of my decisions.
She puts the sweetness in with a sound.
She has a melodic, soothing voice that brings positivity and joy.
She knows just what to say to make a sunny day.
No matter the weather, she always brings her own sunshine and happiness.
And when I'm all alone I really don't feel that way.
Even when I'm by myself, I carry her positivity with me and don't feel lonely or down.
Tell me, how would you feel with no world of your own and nobody to hold?
She helps me appreciate the importance of human connection and support.
I just can't see the way; I'm so glad it's today and you're here, you're here.
Without her, life would seem directionless and empty. But with her by my side, I'm happy and content.
Oh how I need her so,
She's an important and essential part of my life.
I know she'll never go. Doo doo doo doot n doo.
I trust her dedication and loyalty to our relationship.
She'll never leave me, believe me, no. Doo doo doo doot n doo.
Her love and support is unwavering and dependable.
She'll never go, no no no no no no no no no no no no.
I'm confident in our relationship and know that she'll always be there for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON ANDERSON, CHRIS SQUIRE, CLIVE BAILEY
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