Speak to Me
I the Mighty Lyrics
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I figured out what soured every final kiss
Please, I have to know just at what point
in this dream of life we would share, I was replaced with him
He was the only one who ever made me second guess to trust my gut
Oh you're just being honest with your heart
Well why won't you be honest with mine while it's trapped on the line
Take me out of your mind
This fallacy of you singing my melody leaves me worthless
Wake me up with a sign
Tell me in your own true words
We always talked of hope
for when I'd be out on the road and you were home
Or you'd reassure that you're the one
That no distance could get in the way of the life we would make
My shadow kept whispering omens in my ear
That we had an expiration date
and from this premonition I had, I could never escape
Take me out of your mind
This fallacy of you singing my melody leaves me worthless
Wake me up with a sign
Tell me in your own true words
I cannot leave you in this bed
Your shallow breaths keep pulling me closer
With each inhale I'm sucked right in
and I can't stop watching while you sleep
Your beauty is only rivaled with the words you speak so
Speak to me
Just speak to me
Why won't you speak?
Just speak!
But when the words come you play dumb like I'll never know!
Take me out of your mind
This fallacy of you singing my melody leaves me worthless
Wake me up with a sign
Tell me in your own true words that I deserve this
Speak to me!
Speak to me!
The lyrics to I the Mighty's song Speak to Me are about a relationship that has become stagnant and unfulfilling. The singer is aware that something has gone wrong and there is a definite distance between the two partners. The opening lines suggest that the partner is not being honest with the singer, and as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is falling apart. The singer cannot escape the feeling that the relationship has an "expiration date" and it is clear that something needs to change.
The repeated refrain "Take me out of your mind, wake me up with a sign, tell me in your own true words" reinforces the idea that the partner is not communicating honestly and that the singer is desperate for some kind of clarity. The final plea for the partner to "speak to me" is a cry for honesty and communication. The dreamlike quality of the song lends it a melancholy air that is underscored by the minor chords and the spiraling guitar riff.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the complexities of relationships and the importance of clear communication. It suggests that even when the inevitable flaws and frustrations occur, it is possible to work through them with honesty and openness.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't play innocent
You can't act like you didn't do anything wrong
I figured out what soured every final kiss
I understand why our relationship didn't work out
Please, I have to know just at what point in this dream of life we would share, I was replaced with him
Tell me when you started to have feelings for someone else instead of me
He was the only one who ever made me second guess to trust my gut
He made me doubt myself and my intuition
Oh you're just being honest with your heart
You're telling me what you feel inside
Well why won't you be honest with mine while it's trapped on the line
Why won't you tell me the truth even though I'm emotionally invested in this relationship
Take me out of your mind
Stop thinking of me
This fallacy of you singing my melody leaves me worthless
Your false impression that you still want me is hurting me
Wake me up with a sign
Give me a clear indication that things are over between us
Tell me in your own true words
Tell me exactly what you mean without sugarcoating it
We always talked of hope for when I'd be out on the road and you were home
We used to have plans for the future when we were apart
Or you'd reassure that you're the one
You used to promise that you were the only one for me
That no distance could get in the way of the life we would make
We believed that distance wouldn't affect our relationship
My shadow kept whispering omens in my ear
My intuition was warning me about our relationship
That we had an expiration date
I knew our relationship wouldn't last forever
and from this premonition I had, I could never escape
I couldn't ignore the feeling that our relationship would end
I cannot leave you in this bed
I don't want to leave you alone
Your shallow breaths keep pulling me closer
The sound of your breathing makes me want to stay with you
With each inhale I'm sucked right in
Every time you breathe in, I feel more drawn to you
and I can't stop watching while you sleep
I can't take my eyes off of you
Your beauty is only rivaled with the words you speak so
I think you're beautiful both inside and out
Speak to me
Please talk to me
Just speak to me
I need you to communicate with me
Why won't you speak?
Why are you avoiding talking to me?
But when the words come you play dumb like I'll never know!
When you do talk, you act like there's nothing wrong and like I won't realize it
Tell me in your own true words that I deserve this
Be honest with me and tell me why you think this is the right choice
Speak to me!
I'm begging you to talk to me
Speak to me!
I need you to communicate with me
Contributed by Alexandra W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hunter
It's unbelievable how well he pulls off screams and cleans back to back.
Jason Hamm
It's called a studio recording.
Dylan Wilson
Jason Hamm Nah dude he can pull this off live too.
anthony palmisano
Jason Hamm they're amazing live as well
Agustin Torres
Jason Hamm Saw them live recently with A Lot Like Birds and Enter Shikari, they played this song and the screams and cleans were just as on point as they were on this song
Jason Hamm
I clearly stand corrected; I appreciate your guys correction. Cheers.
uBLacKouT
This band is so underrated it's not even funny, they deserve so much more credit.
dreaminginnoother
gotta hand it to these guys. They know how to write a song
Emily Gonzalez-Holland
One of the best underrated bands out there! These guys deserve so much credit for not only being incredible musicians but some of the nicest guys!
peperonikiller
The musical dexterity of this band makes this song even better. I love all the instrumental parts just as much as the vocalist