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Little Talks
Of Monsters and Men Lyrics


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(Hey, hey, hey)

I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

(Hey, hey, hey)

There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

(Hey)
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore (hey, hey)

You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon

Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep

(Hey)
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Overall Meaning

Of Monsters and Men's "Little Talks" is a song that can be interpreted in multiple ways. Beginning with the opening lines, the song describes an old, empty house with the familiar creakiness of its stairs, hinting at the ghosts from the past that linger in the background. The song speaks of a couple, walking hand in hand, with one partner unable to dress and function properly. It shows the concern of one partner for the other, trying to comfort them in their time of pain. The ghosts from their past and the old voice inside their head represent memories and thoughts that are holding them down.


The lyrics of the song shift to a more hopeful and positive message in the chorus - "Though the truth may vary, this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore." This line symbolizes that they can overcome the ghosts of the past and move forward with each other's support. The latter part of the song speaks of the physical absence of one partner, and the pain of being torn apart. The lyrics contain a plea to hang around, to meet again soon, and to find safety on this ship.


The repetitive "Hey, hey, hey" in the chorus and the bridge ties the song together, and the contrast between the upbeat melody and the haunting lyrics makes "Little Talks" a unique and unforgettable song.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't like walking around this old and empty house So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The singer is afraid of being alone in a deserted house, so they ask their loved one to hold their hand and accompany them


The stairs creak as you sleep It's keeping me awake It's the house telling you to close your eyes And some days I can't even dress myself It's killing me to see you this way
The noise of the creaking stairs is disturbing the singer's loved one's sleep. The singer feels helpless and disturbed by seeing their loved one struggling with their physical and emotional problems.


'Cause though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Regardless of the uncertainties in life, the love and support between the singer and their loved one will carry them through difficult times.


There's an old voice in my head That's holding me back Well, tell her that I miss our little talks Soon it will be over and buried with our past
The artist has an inner voice that restrains them from expressing their true feelings to their loved one. They hope that their past misunderstandings will soon be resolved and left behind.


We used to play outside when we were young And full of life and full of love Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
The artist reminisces about their childhood filled with fun and love. They are uncertain if their current situation is right or wrong, and believe their loved one's mind is deceiving them.


You're gone, gone, gone away I watched you disappear All that's left is a ghost of you Now we're torn, torn, torn apart There's nothing we can do Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
The singer's loved one has left them, and they feel lost without them. They accept the situation and hope to reunite in the future.


Don't listen to a word I say The screams all sound the same Though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
The singer acknowledges their confused state of mind and believes that despite this, their love will endure and safely carry them forward.


Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around I'll see you when I fall asleep
The artist asks for their loved one's patience and assures them that they will be reunited in their dreams.


Though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Reiterating the message of perseverance, this line emphasizes that despite changing circumstances, love between the artist and their loved one will empower them to overcome obstacles.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir, Ragnar Thorhallsson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@maries1079

It’s so beautiful. She has passed and is helping them through the demons they face. Depression, anxiety, suicide ect. She is the guardian angel steering them through life and the demons they face.

The lyrics ‘Some days I can’t even dress myself’ - is the depression. ‘It’s killing me to see you this way’ - is her above seeing the pain they face.

‘Don’t listen to a word I say, the screams all sound the same’ - she’s telling them to not listen to the voices in their heads, the depression & suicidal thoughts.

‘Tho the truth may vary, This ship will carry our bodies safe to sore’ -- although the thoughts of depression & suicide they face , through the memories of her and her guidance from above, they will make it through life. She is helping them through life. Reminding them to not give up on life. She will be waiting and will see them again soon in the clouds above.

The ending scene is heaven.
The lyrics & film clip are so sad and beautiful. The rhythm just makes sense too. A work of art.
So beautiful..



@andreyrojasz

Lyrics:
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)

And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon

Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep

Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



@americaguadalupemaldonadoc5184

lyrics
Hey! Hey! Hey!
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep,
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even trust myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey! Hey! Hey!
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right.
Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away,
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart,
there's nothing we can do,
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



@linnggj

lyric: Hey! Hey! Hey!

I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear

The stairs creak as I sleep,
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes

And some days I can't even trust myself
It's killing me to see you this way

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Hey! Hey! Hey!

There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well tell her that I miss our little talks

Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love

Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right.
Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

You're gone, gone, gone away,
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart,
there's nothing we can do,
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon

Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep

Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!

Though the truth may vary
this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



@BRODYSHEALTYPEDALINC

This is the lyrics:

I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore (hey, hey)
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



@skycalley

"Little Talks"

Hey! Hey! Hey!
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you, my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep, it's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes

And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Hey! Hey! Hey!

There's an old voice in my head that's holding me back
Well tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love.

Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear

'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Hey!
Hey!

You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you.
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart,
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me
Please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep

Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



@rachel_xrl3636

Here’s the lyric(so I can sing knowing what it means):
Hey, hey, hey
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey, hey, hey
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey
The screams all sound the same
Hey
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Hey
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey
The screams all sound the same
Hey
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey
The screams all sound the same
Hey
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



@colemartin8796

First off, I know that this is incorrect, and that the real meaning of this song and video have been released, but I just want to put my interpretation out there. It might not make sense, and there may be things I am overlooking, and if you notice something like that, feel free to tell me, as I am open to other ideas :D I will leave time-stamps throughout my explanation so you can understand the parts I am talking about. Anyways, on to the interpretation:

I was watching this video, and it continued to remind me of the epic by Homer, called The Odyssey (Greek mythology). This way a story long ago, about a soldier returing home, after the events in an epic, also written by Homer, called The Iliad. It was about a war called the Trojan War, and was a 10 year long battle. A man named Odysseus was drafted into the war, and was away from home for 10 years before the war, then the 10 years of the war. He was gone for 20 years, and wasn't taken back to his home after the war. Odysseus' wife and child waited at home, with a faithful wife, refusing to marry anyone else (even though they didn't know if Odysseus died or not), although many offered. He traveled for a very long time, trying to get to his home in a place called Ithica. He faced many challenges, as most of his travels were over seas, and the god of the sea, Poseidon, was against him, but Athena, the god of wisdom was with Odysseus.


(0:12) The video starts with a meteor hitting the ground, cracking open, and a women coming out. I believe this is symbolizing the end of the war, and the start of Odysseus' journey home, to get to his wife. It is showing that right when the war ends, his goal is to get home, because of how much his family means to him. (1:20) At the part where one of the men through a hook to get from of mountain to another, I believe this is showing an intelligent descion, proving that the god of wisdom, Athena, is on their side.

The story continues with Odysseus going through the sea to try and get home, while the god of the sea tries to stop him with many monsters. In this video, I believe the ship is symbolizing the travels through the sea, even though they are flying through the air. Also, in this video, Odysseus isn't killing the monsters, the woman is. The reason the woman is destroying these creatures is because it is the thought of Odysseus' wife in his mind, helping him get through these beasts, and get home. His wife is the driving force for him to get home, so in theory, she is destroying the beast, and Odysseus is getting past them. The story continues, and it reaches the end.
 
Odyssey spoiler incoming Eventually, Odysseus returns home, and finds his wife, but after 20 years, he doesn't recognize her. (3:48) I think this is what the beast is showing. Not saying she is now a beast, but the woman that travelled with them was what Odysseus thought she looked like, but in reality, she looked completly different, and Odysseus had to accept that. This is shown in the video by the woman and the beast wearing similar things, and coming together as one.


I'd love to know others opinions on this, and I could have gotten some things wrong, as it's been a fair amount of time since I read the Odyssey. If you have something to add, that'd be great aswell :D



@klara2321

Hey! Hey! Hey!
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep,
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even trust myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey! Hey! Hey!
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right.
Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away,
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart,
there's nothing we can do,
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



@disenartcoltamayo9493

I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore

You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore



All comments from YouTube:

@leehackett1614

An incredible way of saying “don’t be sad, I’ll see you in the next life”
Love it

@Gowfygoober

This song is my childhood ong

@noamorx

@@Gowfygoobermine too bro

@spacecadet622

"Nothing we can do" be choose

@le_fabulo

Spoiler : there is no "next life"

@JGProductions6581

My English teacher played it in class, but I didn’t pay attention to the music video. I remembered it later that week and played it on YouTube.

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@maries1079

It’s so beautiful. She has passed and is helping them through the demons they face. Depression, anxiety, suicide ect. She is the guardian angel steering them through life and the demons they face.

The lyrics ‘Some days I can’t even dress myself’ - is the depression. ‘It’s killing me to see you this way’ - is her above seeing the pain they face.

‘Don’t listen to a word I say, the screams all sound the same’ - she’s telling them to not listen to the voices in their heads, the depression & suicidal thoughts.

‘Tho the truth may vary, This ship will carry our bodies safe to sore’ -- although the thoughts of depression & suicide they face , through the memories of her and her guidance from above, they will make it through life. She is helping them through life. Reminding them to not give up on life. She will be waiting and will see them again soon in the clouds above.

The ending scene is heaven.
The lyrics & film clip are so sad and beautiful. The rhythm just makes sense too. A work of art.
So beautiful..

@thepoisoncrow5721

Jesus Christ this maid my stomach go so freaking tight. You should be a therapist jeez

@whopperenjoyer8622

Ok. Well then

@evenberhane3136

Excellent analysis

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