Stop Talking
5 Chinese Brothers Lyrics
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Don't convince me, it won't matter when you're gone
I remember how it was, I don't want to reminisce
You don't have to set me straight, I don't want to learn from this
Please stop talking
I don't need to know the reason why
Please stop talking
You should've stopped talking when you said goodbye
Tell your brothers what I did, tell them instead of telling me
You can stab me in the back some day,you can drown me in your tears
I don't care if you poison me, just don't pour it in my ears
Please stop talking, you can save your breath
You never told me this before, you don't have to worry me to death
If I could get a word in here, if I could have one final wish
I'd wish you only loved me half as much as you're enjoying this
The song "Stop Talking" by Five Chinese Brothers talks about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The persona in the song is asking their former partner to stop talking, pleading with them not to convince them of anything because it won't matter once they're gone. They recall how it was and how they don't want to think about it anymore, not desiring to learn from the past but instead, wanting to move on. The persona then addresses how they don't need to know the reason why the relationship ended and how the former partner should have stopped talking when they said their goodbyes. They prefer they hear the rumors from someone else because it's not necessary to tell them. The persona would rather the former partner hurt them physically, but not with words because words hurt more. The persona wants the talking to stop so that they can move forward with their life.
The song is a clear message from the persona that they want the separation to be clean without any chance of reconciliation. While the former partner may want to work things out or get an explanation, the persona is not prepared to entertain them. The lyrics further show that the persona is disappointed with how the significant other is handling the situation, and that's why they're asking them to stop talking.
Line by Line Meaning
Please stop talking, we know where we went wrong
We are aware of our mistakes, please stop discussing them further
Don't convince me, it won't matter when you're gone
Your persuasion won't have any impact after you leave
I remember how it was, I don't want to reminisce
I remember the past, but I don't want to dwell on it
You don't have to set me straight, I don't want to learn from this
I don't want to be corrected or learn from this experience
Please stop talking
Stop talking to me
I don't need to know the reason why
I don't require an explanation
Please stop talking
Stop talking to me
You should've stopped talking when you said goodbye
When you left, you should have stopped talking as well
Break out the sticks and stones, that's how it's supposed to be
You should tell others about my wrongdoing instead of me
Tell your brothers what I did, tell them instead of telling me
Inform your siblings about my actions instead of confronting me
You can stab me in the back some day, you can drown me in your tears
You may harm me in the future or express your emotions intensely
I don't care if you poison me, just don't pour it in my ears
I don't mind being harmed, but I don't want to listen to your words
Please stop talking, you can save your breath
Stop talking, you don't need to waste your energy
You never told me this before, you don't have to worry me to death
You never mentioned this previously, you don't need to make me anxious
If I could get a word in here, if I could have one final wish
If I had an opportunity to speak or make one last request
I'd wish you only loved me half as much as you're enjoying this
I wish you loved me less than you relish in this moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL FOGLINO
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