Bittersweet Lyrics - Singles - Poor Old Lu

One of the most notable features of this song is the haunting cello track by our friend, Phil Peterson. We wanted this track to be full of 'sounds', so we kept adding things and building it up. The result is a strangely emotional song. 

We get persuaded by things that look right -- that look inviting. Though they may sometimes fill temporary needs, they can never fulfill us. If we then choose to chase after these things, we are left to deal with the results of our actions ("i gave and i gave and i gave 'til i'd nothing left except consequence"). In the midst of all of this, the chorus is dealing with the knowledge of our wrong actions ("why do we stand there in constant fear though so aware"), when what we need to do is turn to the Lord and throw these things down at His feet. Amen. 

as sweet as it was 

or as sweet as it seemed 

like the most magnificent wonder 

that was just a dream 

and it shook me all up 

and it stirred me around 

but it left me cold and wanting 

cause it had no ground 

oh, none to be found 

and i know why 

(know why i sell myself short) 

and i know why 

(know why i sell my Savior small) 

but it won't make me cry 

make me cry tonite 

the beauty was such 

and immeasurably so 

my eyes were alive and bright 

to the blinding glow 

and as i embraced 

to love it more 

i shivered and fell like a leaf 

to the forest floor 

where i was before 

and i know why 

(know why i sell myself short) 

and i know why 

(i sell my Savior small) 

but it won't make me cry 

but it won't make me cry 

(why do we stand there?) 

in constant fear 

almost near 

as if my only thought 

and my only breath 

i gave and i gave and i gave 

till i'd nothing left 

except consequence 

and i know why 

(know why i sell myself short) 

and i know why 

(know why i sell my Savior small) 

have i run to Christ? 

have i? 

(why do we stand there) 

in constant fear 

almost near 

(why do we stand there? 

without a care 

though so aware