Don't Talk About This Love
Cheryl Cole Lyrics

The verses in Cheryl Cole's song, Don't Talk About This Love, express the intense feeling of being deeply in love while also being terrified of the vulnerability it brings. The singer feels "in so deep" that she is "scared to death" and likens the feeling to being drowned effortlessly. Despite the intense emotional state, the singer feels juvenile and out of control, with "emotions going wild." The lyrics portray love as brutal and the singer's heart as fragile. She fears that talking about it will lead to being judged; she asks the listener not to talk about the love to anyone.

The chorus then elaborates further on the singer's vulnerability and the need to keep the relationship a secret until she is sure that he is the one. She likens love to a "ghost" that she fears touching, to avoid losing her innocence. The singer admits to feeling insecure and not ready to be sure about her emotions. The chorus ends with a plea to keep the love a secret, to prevent others from knowing until she is certain that the lover is the one she will spend forever with.

The song essentially speaks to the fragility of love and the need to protect it from the harsh external influencers such as the society's judgment. It also talks to the insecurity and vulnerability that come with falling in love, especially with someone we may not know well enough. The artist wants to keep their relationship a secret until she is sure they share the same feelings.