Too Sweet Lyrics – Hozier

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, the narrator describes their late mornings and inability to comprehend how their partner can sleep so well and wake up early. The partner's attempts to instill healthier habits in the narrator are noted, but the narrator is perplexed by the partner's seemingly effortless adherence to a disciplined routine. This sets up the fundamental contrast between the two characters' approaches to life.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus elaborates on the narrator's preference for a more spontaneous and less structured lifestyle, evoking imagery of waking up in a state of disarray, reminiscent of a bonfire and a haze. While acknowledging the partner's vibrant approach to life, the narrator expresses a different viewpoint, preferring a more carefree existence.

[Chorus]
The chorus reinforces the narrator's contrasting preferences by stating their desire for strong, unadulterated experiences—whiskey neat, black coffee, and late nights. The repetition of "You're too sweet for me" underscores the feeling of disconnect between the narrator's rugged lifestyle and the partner's sweetness.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus, with its simple "Ooh, ooh" refrain, provides a melodic interlude that accentuates the emotional undercurrent of the song, emphasizing the narrator's reflective mood.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the narrator acknowledges their tendency to aim low and stay grounded, working late into the night away from distractions. The verse also touches on the partner's meticulous approach to life, treating their body with reverence and caution. The narrator admires this but also feels a sense of misalignment, yearning for a more liberated existence.

[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus continues to praise the partner's admirable qualities while suggesting that the narrator might eventually be swayed to adopt some of these traits. However, the narrator remains committed to their current lifestyle for the time being.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the narrator's steadfast preference for their unfiltered lifestyle and the perceived incompatibility with their partner's sweetness.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus is repeated, maintaining the reflective and contemplative tone established earlier.

[Outro]
The outro reiterates the narrator's preference for whiskey neat, black coffee, and late nights, reinforcing the central theme of the song and the inherent contrast between the narrator's ruggedness and the partner's sweetness.