Bryan Ferry - Bitter-Sweet (Official Audio)

Lyrics

Well this is such
A sad affair
I’ve opened up my heart
Oh so many times
But now it’s closed

Oh my dear
Every salted tear
It wrings
Bittersweet applause

But when the show’s in full swing
Every once in a while
High stepping chorus lines
Mean I’m forgetting
Mein lullaby, liebchen

How rich in contrast
Love can be
Sometimes I’m quite amused
To see it twist and turn
To taste, both sweet and dry

These vintage years
Lovers you consume, my friend
As others their wine

[Tabbaasco]

Your performance of this song on Berlin-Babylon was so moving.

[alishbanadeem]

I was literally looking for this song for two days. At the end of Season 1 Episode 8 this song plays from 2:41 and i was tangled up in it. Loved the German includness.

[johnpejchl]

I saw him at Chicago Theater last night. If you get a chance to see him on this tour...GO. The show was Pure Ferry. I'm going to Detroit tomorrow too. Yes, it was that good.

[Awaitingonyouall]

This version is amazing and it sounds like it’s part of a theatre play

[JHS]

I'd never heard thism song before until today... it was someone's radio choice... I thought it was a Leonard Cohen song until they spoke about it at the end... will put in on my own playlist.

[mauriciocasaperalta]

I just saw Babylon Berlín ..OMG Brian ferry...!!!..

[helenesteinberg]

Love your voice with this sad sad song

[Pyjamarama]

Heard this in an episode of Babylon Berlin and my Ferry radar immediately pinged

A couple of minutes of research confirmed my suspicions and now I can't wait to see Bryan in his cabaret role in the series !

[tourbillon]

That last line... gets me every time...
The work involved in bringing this quite brilliant album together I can only imagine.
Stunning. Berlín, in a smoky darkened club, way way back. Just for one night... Thankyou very much indeed Mr Ferry! You've done it again!

[computerkatt]

Babylon Berlin m'a fait venir ici !

[MiguelAngelJoaquinCastroCamarg]

Caramba....!, lo que lógra un artista en su madurez biológica y musical...., bien Bryan ❤❤❤....!! .

[suzannemoodhe]

I fell in love with you many years ago and I love you more now than I did then. You are such a beautiful Sprite - many kisses for you Bryan Ferry!

[dixonpinfold]

Sometimes the _you_ in his songs is himself, making observations, sometimes mordant accusations.

[HopeeBoo]

loved his music since i was a kid, this song is just sooo good, my goodness i love this album, could possibly be one of my all time favourite ever 🎵❤️

[VinceTomJones]

I am just watching season 2 and there you are up on the stage.. WOW

[justlena]

This reminds me very much of Take this Waltz by Leonard Cohen

[zurapDOR]

Die Dreigrosheroper flashback ;) Funnily enough, as a 60 model, Roxy Music actually made me interested in Kurt Weill's musical gems, not the opposite.

[myCorpsy]

I already to want to buy the next album, but completely with new ideas. I need your rich experience!

[BRASISEX]

Love your voice.. since ever .. nice cinematic work done!

[carla]

Brilliant❣️ Loved your performance of this song in Babylon Berlin, thank you for this amazing album - Carla