Bittersweet
Hoodoo Gurus
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You are my sword. Your love is its own reward. My heart, I have found, Gets carved surely by the pound. God knows. I tried, Tried to hold you with all my might But time has won, And I could never be that strong. (Don't cry) I couldn't be that strong, (Don't cry) That used to be my favourite song. (Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet Fill my eyes whenever we meet, It's always bittersweet. I cut and I bleed. You seem to find that so hard to believe! That's just too, too bad. You could never touch the love that we had. (Don't cry) For the love we had, (Don't cry) Sometimes we try to take it back. (Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet Kiss my cheeks whenever we meet. It's always bittersweet. (Don't Cry) For a love-gone-wrong (Don't cry) That used to be my favourite song (Don't cry) Tears so bittersweet Kiss my eyes whenever we meet. Anyway... We've grown and times change. When we meet now it feels so strange. I hold you like a sword You won't cut me like you did before. It's always bittersweet.
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Written by: DAVE FAULKNER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Bittersweet" was released by Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus in 1985. It specifically came out in July as the second single from their second studio album, "Mars Needs Guitars."
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Song PopularityThe song did not rank on Australia's Kent Music Report singles chart, but it achieved legendary status among the band's fans and classic Australian Rock enthusiasts.
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Album SuccessThe "Mars Needs Guitars" album, where "Bittersweet" appears, received a Gold certification in Australia. The album was also listed in the book "100 Best Australian Albums."
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Writer InputDave Faulkner, the band's lead singer, wrote "Bittersweet". He has often referred to the song as "Bitterweet" due to his mixed feelings about it.
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Song ReceptionFaulkner was initially disappointed with "Bittersweet," as he thought it hadn't fulfilled his vision for the song. However, fans of the band embraced the song, and it remains one of Hoodoo Gurus' most popular songs to date.
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Deeper Meaning"Bittersweet" is an emotional reflection of sour love masquerading as a catchy pop-rock song. The lyrics delve into a relationship that is, fittingly, both bitter and sweet.
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Song VariationsThere are different versions of "Bittersweet" out there, like a live recording on "Live at The Wireless" from Triple J and a remastered one on "Gorilla Biscuit."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists, notably Steve Kilbey, the lead singer of another well-known Australian band, The Church, reaffirming the song's enduring popularity.
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Filmography"Bittersweet" has been included in the soundtrack of several movies, including 1986's "Youngblood" and 2003's "Danny Deckchair."
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Unique SoundThe song exemplifies the Hoodoo Gurus' unique blend of power pop, garage rock, and new wave, which has become recognized as their signature sound.
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