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More Than Words
Westlife Lyrics


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Saying "I love you"
Is not the words
I want to hear from you
It's not that I want you
Not to say, but if you only knew
How easy it would be to show me how you feel

More than words
Is all you have to do
To make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say
That you love me
'Cause I'd already know

What would you do
If my heart was torn in two?
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real

What would you say
If I took those words away?
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying "I love you"

It's more than words
It's more than what you say
It's the things you do
Oh yeah

It's more than words
It's more than what you say
It's the things you do
Oh yeah

Now that I've tried to
Talk to you and make you understand
All you have to do
Is close your eyes
And just reach out your hands
And touch me
Hold me close don't ever let me go

More than words
Is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn't have to say
That you love me
'Cause I'd already know

What would you do
If my heart was torn in two?
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real

What would you say
If I took those words away?
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying I love you

Overall Meaning

At first glance, Westlife's "More than Words" may seem like a conventional love song, but the lyrics go deeper than the typical romantic ballad. The song is about how actions speak louder than words, and how showing your love through your deeds is far more important than merely saying the words "I love you." Rather than hearing those words, the singer wants their significant other to prove their love through their actions, and to express their feelings through simple gestures that signify much more than words alone ever could.


The chorus of the song is straightforward and easy to remember, emphasizing the message that the song is trying to convey. The chorus underscores how simple it can be to make someone feel loved and valued. The singer wants their partner to show their love by "holding" and "touching" them, actions that convey far more depth and meaning than mere words ever could. The song makes a compelling argument for the importance of acts of kindness and devotion, reinforcing how vital it is to show the people we love how much they mean to us.


Line by Line Meaning

Saying "I love you"
Expressing your love by saying "I love you" is not enough for me.


Is not the words
Using only the three words "I love you" cannot convey the depth of your feelings.


I want to hear from you
I desire something more than just words from you.


It's not that I want you
I don't want you to stop saying "I love you" entirely.


Not to say, but if you only knew
I'm not asking you to stop saying "I love you", but I wish you understood that I need more.


How easy it would be to show me how you feel
It is effortless to reveal your feelings for me through your actions.


More than words
Showing me that you care requires more than simply saying that you do.


Is all you have to do
The effort I need you to put in is not much.


To make it real
Taking action is essential to make our love true.


Then you wouldn't have to say
If you make the effort, I won't need you to tell me that you love me.


That you love me
Expressing love verbally is not enough.


'Cause I'd already know
I will be aware of your love for me through your actions.


What would you do
If my heart was shattered, what would be your reaction?


If my heart was torn in two?
How would you display your love to mend my broken heart?


More than words to show you feel
Actions speak louder than words when displaying affection.


That your love for me is real
I need certainty that your love for me is genuine.


What would you say
What would be your response?


If I took those words away?
If I stopped saying "I love you," what would you do to keep our love intact?


Then you couldn't make things new
Merely saying "I love you" is not enough to repair an ailing relationship.


Just by saying "I love you"
Revitalizing our connection requires more than just the words "I love you."


It's more than words
True emotions go beyond merely verbalizing them.


It's more than what you say
What you do conveys your true feelings.


It's the things you do
Your actions have a more significant impact on our relationship.


Now that I've tried to
I have attempted to communicate this to you.


Talk to you and make you understand
Through conversation, I have tried to make you perceive my point of view.


All you have to do
It's effortless for you to exhibit your love in meaningful ways.


Is close your eyes
Just close your eyes, and let your heart communicate with me.


And just reach out your hands
Show your emotions through non-verbal actions.


And touch me
A simple touch can be enough to demonstrate your love.


Hold me close don't ever let me go
Express your affection for me physically and hold me tightly.


Is all I ever needed you to show
The bare minimum that I need from you is to display your love.


What would you do
If my heart was shattered, what would be your reaction?


If my heart was torn in two?
What would be your reaction to repair our relationship?


More than words to show you feel
Actions speak louder than words when displaying affection.


That your love for me is real
I need certainty that your love for me is genuine.


What would you say
What would be your response?


If I took those words away?
What alternative ways would you express your love for me if I stopped saying "I love you?


Then you couldn't make things new
Merely saying "I love you" is not enough to repair an ailing relationship.


Just by saying I love you
Revitalizing our connection requires more than just the words "I love you."




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gary F. Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt

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It's July 2023 and I still love to hear them singing. Very nice song. ❤ ❤

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@julietnduka7707

It's august 2023 and I'm still loving Westlife songs. I can never get tired of them.

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@ingGS

I have been listening to them for 18 years and I still play their songs in the background when I am working.

@leahmaeolivares6598

from December 2023 here 🤣❣️

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