Taciturn
Stone Sour Lyrics
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I've left myself deserted here again
Across the sea to you,
My pieces are too broken now to mend
In the middle under a cold, black sky
The sun will only burn for you and I
In the moment before I lose my mind
These hours don't mean anything this time
Give me a sign
Show me the line
Maybe tonight
I'll tell you everything
Give me a sign
Show me the line
Maybe tonight
I'll tell you everything
Across the world for you
My reasons have no reason to remain
I'd cross the world for you
I don't know what I'm doing wrong
But I can't stay the same
In the middle under a clear, blue sky
The sun can only burn for you and I
In the moment before I lose my mind
These hours don't mean anything this time
Give me a sign
Show me the line
Maybe tonight
I'll tell you everything
Give me a sign
Show me the line
Maybe tonight
I'll tell you everything
Give me a sign
Show me the line
Maybe tonight
I'll tell you everything
Give me a sign
Show me the line
Maybe tonight
I'll tell you everything
Give me a sign
Show me the line
Maybe tonight
I'll tell you everything, everything
The lyrics to Stone Sour's song "Taciturn" tell the story of someone who feels broken and deserted, willing to cross oceans and travel the world for someone they love, but unable to fix themselves. The opening lines ("Across the sea to you, I've left myself deserted here again / Across the sea to you, my pieces are too broken now to mend") express a sense of regret and loneliness, with the singer feeling abandoned and unable to repair themselves.
The next verse ("In the middle under a cold, black sky / The sun will only burn for you and I / In the moment before I lose my mind / These hours don't mean anything this time") uses evocative imagery to convey a feeling of desperation and a sense that time is slipping away. The chorus ("Give me a sign / Show me the line / Maybe tonight / I'll tell you everything") reflects a desire for connection and understanding, with the singer imploring their loved one to help them understand what's going on and to share their own feelings.
The second verse ("Across the world for you / My reasons have no reason to remain / I'd cross the world for you / I don't know what I'm doing wrong / But I can't stay the same") expresses a willingness to do whatever it takes to be with the loved one, but also a sense of uncertainty and doubt, with the singer unsure of what they're doing wrong and unable to stay the same. The final chorus repeats the plea for connection and understanding ("Give me a sign / Show me the line / Maybe tonight / I'll tell you everything"), underscoring the emotional intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Across the sea to you,
I have left myself alone and isolated again, while thinking about you across the sea.
My pieces are too broken now to mend
I am too damaged to be put together and become whole again.
In the middle under a cold, black sky
I am currently stuck in a dark and lonely place.
The sun will only burn for you and I
The sun and happiness only exist for us together.
In the moment before I lose my mind
Before I reach the breaking point of insanity.
These hours don't mean anything this time
The time doesn't matter because it's insignificant without you.
Give me a sign
Show me some kind of indication or signal.
Show me the line
Help me see the path or direction to take.
Maybe tonight
It's possible that now is the time.
I'll tell you everything
I am willing to be transparent and reveal everything to you.
Across the world for you
I would go to the ends of the earth for you.
My reasons have no reason to remain
I have no logical explanation to stay where I am.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong
I am unaware of the mistakes I am making.
But I can't stay the same
I am unable to remain in my current state.
In the middle under a clear, blue sky
I am currently in a place that is hopeful and optimistic.
The sun can only burn for you and I
The sun and happiness only exist for us together.
Give me a sign
Show me some kind of indication or signal.
Show me the line
Help me see the path or direction to take.
Maybe tonight
It's possible that now is the time.
I'll tell you everything
I am willing to be transparent and reveal everything to you.
Give me a sign
Show me some kind of indication or signal.
Show me the line
Help me see the path or direction to take.
Maybe tonight
It's possible that now is the time.
I'll tell you everything
I am willing to be transparent and reveal everything to you.
Give me a sign
Show me some kind of indication or signal.
Show me the line
Help me see the path or direction to take.
Maybe tonight
It's possible that now is the time.
I'll tell you everything
I am willing to be transparent and reveal everything to you.
I'll tell you everything, everything
I will hold nothing back, and tell you absolutely everything.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: COREY TAYLOR, JAMES ROOT, JOSH RAND, ROY MAYORGA
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