Lianne La Havas "Bittersweet" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Lianne La Havas‘ “Bittersweet” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 1 million views on KZbin to date. It is co-produced by La Havas and Beni Giles, and will appear on her highly anticipated third album. On today’s episode of Verified, Lianne La Havas breaks down the song’s meaning from her home in the UK.
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[@leonghchan]

She's got a calming presence and seems like a beautiful person.

[@janefoster6782]

Inside out

[@vylerdurden2615]

Seems like? She obviously is a beautiful person

[@jadostyles]

she is so beautiful

[@arminkatadzic4812]

Man, that's all I could think for the first min

[@janefoster6782]

She looks like zoe kravits sister

[@intellectualesemv]

Dream woman

[@jazmineomg]

Been a fan since “Is Your Love Big Enough?” came out as a single. She’s so so so talented, wonderful and delightful!!!

[@elmorse]

Objectively, one of the most beautiful voices of all time. That vibrato is pure honey

[@leoaujero4424]

"reconnecting with yourself" this shit so relevant rn during quarantine, lots of reflection

[@greencupid1232]

Lianne la Havas has been one of my favorite artists since I was 12 years old. Incredible soothing voice.

[@NayelytheCat]

greencupid 123 Omg same! ❤️ She’s so talented.

[@wayawuffin]

i am SO excited for new music!! she's such a talent!!!!!

[@sosa.official]

*SUCH A ICONIC WOMAN 😍*

[@msmx9088]

i like these episodes where they actually play an instrument a lot

[@janefoster6782]

Same!!! But sometimes it good without the instru cos u really hear how good of a singer they r

[@gelesialaury6028]

"It is coming, my third album" was all i needed 🤗❤❤❤💃💃

[@Tken10man]

This song hit hard Asf 😔💔

[@TheAkdzyn]

She's such a gem! Discovering her music is wonderful and coming across her live performances is breath taking. Her voice has this beautiful way of swimming between small and sweet to powerful and intense very smoothly and with such command and grace. The best part is her song writing style matches her singing and her harp-like guitar playing so well that it all just melts into a surreal listening experience. Sometimes it's like the guitar is singing the words and her voice is the instrumental. It's no wonder her guitar bridges have a way of pulling you deeper which says a lot considering they often don't sound like the rest of the song yet resonate with the theme so strongly. What makes her truly exceptional is how her person resonates so much with her music.

[@tdreamer25]

My favorite, she is amazing in COLORS video too!

[@yaady2366]

both of the npr's are amazing, is she on the colors show? she def should be but i dont think she has yet

[@mugensgeta1125]

Yaady yes she was on the colors show for “bittersweet” 💕

[@vainsmith]

Firstly, Genius I love your platform. I utilize your app almost everyday so thank you for that. Secondly, I'd been thinking about the lyrics to Bittersweet for a while & now I not only know the lyrics but the backdrop to the unfolding of Bittersweet. Lastly, Lianne you are a beautiful, beautiful gem. Excited for everything you're doing. Peace & Love.

[@genius]

thank you!!

[@michaelwcorrieajr2278]

Many people have already said what I was thinking as I watched. She is super talented as a guitar player and obviously as a vocalist, but she also seems like a great human being as well. I LOVE this song btw, and the instrumentation in the studio version is so killer! Keep the faith Lianne - peace & love!

[@a.yh.7336]

Im sooooooo enamored. Im sooooooo emotional when sings this song. Sis grabs my entire soul when she sings

[@markeithjones9913]

"I've been away from releasing Music" yes Lianne, we know!!!! It's been years!!!

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Yes, not happy about that either. Glad shes back

[@MsAnnsBanans]

this song is so good 😭😭 she is anazing

[@erinarzich2223]

this is like... the exact situation that I am in at this current moment. heartbreak feels terrible and is a state in which I wish nobody goes through ever. I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemies. but things get better, our souls heal, we will find the light that was once diminished, and we will shine brighter than ever. to anyone that relates to this songs message, just know you're not alone in what you are feeling. everything is gonna be okay! :)

[@winnumber101]

This queen, real ones been following since at least ‘11 tho

[@LessLee21]

Stream Bittersweet!! It’s such a beautiful song, you’re going to have it on repeat!!!!!

[@spaceboogie9333]

At 3:30 I feel like she got really emotional

[@lanfriesen]

such a soothing voice and calming energy ✨💛

[@Dizuu]

She’s such a queen

[@tonjo575]

Autotune has left the chat .

[@pharlap12]

2007 called, they want their dead horse back.

[@lipalesamonchusi3085]

and she sounds raw and marvelous.

[@aarondx3764]

@@pharlap12 2021 called people still abuse that shit.

[@reltheartist-topic801]

Shes not only talent....but see beautiful n charming

[@LeBeautiful]

Great to see more MELANIN QUEENS and their appreciative art! 🙌🏾

[@femafull]

Lianne is pure art💜

[@abrown5526]

Love you forever, Lianne

[@fibonachi.fibonachi.2556]

Bruh Ghost and Good Goodbye hit me wayyy deeep 😢😢😢

[@heroriekert]

I always have a good cry to that. 😭

[@Hooperd2023]

@@heroriekert good goodbye 💗

[@kai6543]

omg same!!

[@akronymmusic8167]

Good goodbye is amazing

[@iraellison7835]

Yes they do

[@JrayBerry]

she's so precious. 🥺

[@nicchris960]

It’s hard to watch this video bc I’m currently going though the situation that the song is about

[@austin404305]

The queen.

[@samanthaphillip7425]

Say no more. Just pre-ordered album. Will be released 7/17/20. Music for the soul. When I decided to wear my hair naturally, I surrounded myself with this type of music. It is needed for self-love.

[@toussantlbisso]

💯😷

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Happy to hear u went natural. Glad u found lianne. She is natural queen

[@destineecherry9309]

Girl yes! 👏🏽 This song gave life and perfect words to my breakup and has honestly helped me cope with the decision❤️❤️❤️

[@sometime.somewhere]

I haven't bought an album in ages due to streaming services being so easy ans cheap, i need to do it properly this time and show support, not sure what artists get from spotify etc

[@sage7296]

thechampionessa in an Adam Neely video pretty sure he diss the average for most is 0.29 cents in usd

[@anastaysia]

Dang, Im going through this now. Lawd~~ Bless this woman!

[@Yehonala17]

Wow! This is exactly where I'm at. No words ❤️ just hope everyone on this planet will reach the place where their sun shines brightest

[@Yehonala17]

That's so lovely of you, thank you. I wish you all the happiness and positivity as well!

[@snilkashnilka429]

My heart is stopped at your music

[@abigailredding8887]

I’ve been listening to this song on repeat!

[@ndo533]

My lovely lady☺️☺️, and the way she plays the piano...lawd

[@desireme3019]

This song came at such a relatable time in my life and exactly how I perceived the lyrics to be , she described them. She's just everything !

[@jmk1962]

Love Lianne and this song. You have to listen to Bittersweet on Colors channel. It's awesome!

[@rolling.reggie]

They Could Be wrong & Tokyo are mainstays in my music library

[@user-pb8qi2yy7f]

Anyone ever comes here just to listen to raw acoustic versions like this?

[@JessicaLanear]

Lianne girl you are not alone in this feeling. Been there a few times myself. It’s painful but makes for a beautiful song. 🥰🥰🥰

[@beefyburt]

Love ya!! We had Age playing as we signed our wedding vows. Just beautiful! ❤️❤️

[@ghostiebby]

She sets my heart at ease

[@RShelleyymusic]

This is so crazily what I'm experiencing at the moment. Thank you Lianne ❤️

[@Mark.mp3]

Dang she looks gorgeous

[@shanefrank3281]

She ALWAYS does!

[@annaflore7098]

She is everything 🌻

[@josejunior8022]

she's everythingggggg love u lianne

[@odatilografo7542]

The incredible voice of this woman aways give me goosebumps!

[@MsMaRie-fl3tk]

She is just such a beautiful soul🤸🏽‍♀️✨

[@hollysmith3879]

Damn yes. I've been enjoying the sheer beauty and life of that album in lockdown, listening during the walks we luckily were allowed as spring bloomed all around us... there's something so natural and ethereal about the music, I can't quite describe it. Maybe I was too caught up in the escapism, because hearing about the meaning now this, creatively, is exactly what I've been feeling. La Havas is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of artist, just incredible. Hats off for keeping going despite the world coming crashing down...

[@norbertsierschynski8120]

„You just need to follow your gut feeling”- You damn right

[@TreavorUnion]

When it comes on, I end up replaying it and getting pissed TF off. lol

[@theincompletesketch]

Amazing song

[@isadpg885]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN

[@anteros__]

Such an amazing, and wonderful person. Lianne, you are awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@jali969]

the album will be out 17th of july.

[@Hooperd2023]

Is this facts?

[@janetdavison6506]

Ughhhh we have to wait until July 😩

[@yeimyakamimi]

Long overdueeee but so happy it’s here!!🌷💕

[@Einhpets]

I like how she says “been” haha “bean”

[@aniyahb.13]

I love her smmm❤

[@Unbeautify]

Ready for this

[@smmusic7939]

I make music and she is my inspiration ❤️

[@christie.mardania]

I am waiting patiently for the new album

[@katrynec.3042]

I really love this incredible woman!

[@gustavoemannueldeangolasil243]

She is very beautiful and beautiful voises, have yeas what to accompany your run ,for me is genios.The firt time whow listing went in 2015 its change my life .

[@princessngwana6445]

Giving me chills 😭

[@ehgabika]

yes!!! thank you genius

[@beingearnest123]

The TALENT! The BEAUTY! Untouchable!

[@ericacasallas2587]

I have gone through this but I was basically the guy in your situation. I wish I had seen this during the time because I got so much out of your explanation of this song and it made so much sense when you said about not being able to get through to that person, they weren’t answering or weren’t saying anything because they couldn’t face it and I never thought of it that way, feel like I could have avoided hurting myself more and made the process of moving on a bit easier and quicker, I’m currently recording a cover of your song ‘bittersweet’ because I resonate with it so much and the emotions are very much relatable, your music and songwriting is beautiful and can’t wait to see this able be released and hopefully see it performed live at some point in the near future!

[@theprimemoon]

Yes Lianne. Things like this happen to many of us. I know your struggle and appreciate the music you made from it

[@girlinblack9856]

She is awesome!!

[@anninojan]

yEs baby love come through with that voice of yours aaaaaaaaa

[@mswcproductions9848]

stunning

[@Funkojazzist]

We need high-res Lianne!

[@RKBProductions]

Can’t wait til she blows up! 💜

[@dimilton3166]

I cannot think of another artist that has the same presence as she does, unless it’s one of the great who has already passed away, because she is THAT GOOD!

[@vanessaalvesdealves7152]

ela é simplesmente perfeita!!

[@itachispetkitty]

So glad to have new music from Lili🥰

[@J_Granted]

This Queen right here.

[@YangaNkonki]

Definitely helped me through a breakup.

[@please_stahp98]

Almost 10 years later... 23 year old me still acknowledges that Lianne is My Queen. 😭❤️

[@shaib93]

I appreciate this...do paper thin as well..please.

[@neciebooyaw]

As that speech in the beginning 🥰🥰🥰

[@neptunesweetheart]

You are great ⭐️

[@rasdt2874]

I really do enjoy this woman!

[@nick4fit]

She got it !!!

[@florentinamarques4010]

💖💜 My fav! I'm enjoying everyday!

[@djaidanadege]

love of my LIFE

[@currubusassk7498]

Nice episode

[@DanDan-z7e]

The way she plays is wicked!

[@TeeRql]

my bby lianne 💕💕

[@carolrhoden9204]

I LOVE YOUR MUSIC

[@howardwhitehead2167]

Drop dead gorgeous.

[@modifiedcontent]

Welcome back!

[@jonathandacamara386]

My GIRL