Show Some Emotion
Aaron Neville Lyrics


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I've tried my best for so long
To break down these walls
But you build them strong
So I stand here waiting, wondering why
Oh why

Why you don't give a little bit
Break down and give a little bit

Show, show some emotion
Open, open your heart,
Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now

You say you've been hurt
Well you're not alone
As you race through this life
What you keep to yourself
Can turn you to stone
All it would take is one kind word
To be heard

Come on and give a little bit
Try to forgive a little bit
Show, show some emotion
Open, open your heart
Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now

Show, show some emotion
Open, open your heart
Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now

Show some emotion
Open, open your heart




Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now

Overall Meaning

In this song, Aaron Neville is singing to someone who has built up walls and is unable to show any emotion. He sings about trying his best to break down these walls, but they remain strong. He encourages this person to give a little bit, to break down and show some emotion. Neville believes that it is only through feeling that they can be saved.


The lyrics are filled with emotion, and Neville's soulful voice adds to the depth of the song. He sings about being hurt and feeling alone. He believes that if someone could just say one kind word, it would make all the difference. He urges this person to open their heart and set free an ocean of emotions.


The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of showing emotions, both for ourselves and for those around us. It encourages us to be vulnerable and to let our feelings show, even if it means taking a risk.


Line by Line Meaning

I've tried my best for so long
I have been putting in my best efforts for a long time.


To break down these walls
I have been trying to overcome the barriers that have been set up between us.


But you build them strong
You keep building these barriers even stronger, making it difficult for me to break them down.


So I stand here waiting, wondering why
I am still standing here, wondering about the reason behind these walls and why they exist.


Why you don't give a little bit
I am wondering why you are not willing to let down your guard even a little.


Break down and give a little bit
Please break down these walls and open up to me even if it is just a little.


Show, show some emotion
Please show me how you feel, don't hold back.


Open, open your heart,
Please open up your heart to me and let me in.


Set free an ocean
By opening up, you can give rise to a vast, beautiful sea of emotions.


Only a feeling can save us now
The only thing that can bring us closer together is if we express our true feelings.


You say you've been hurt
I understand that you have been hurt in the past.


Well you're not alone
But please know that you are not alone in your pain.


As you race through this life
As you hurry through your life, I understand that you may be guarded.


What you keep to yourself
But I know that bottling up your emotions can turn you cold and unresponsive.


Can turn you to stone
Keeping your feelings inside can make you emotionally numb.


All it would take is one kind word
All it takes is one simple act of kindness to break down those barriers.


To be heard
For your feelings to be heard and understood.


Come on and give a little bit
Please, even if it's only a little, open up to me.


Try to forgive a little bit
Let us both try to forgive and forget the past hurt.


Show some emotion
Express yourself fully and let your emotions show.


Only a feeling can save us now
The only way to move forward and repair our relationship is by expressing our true feelings.


Open, open your heart
Please let go of your emotional guards and allow me to see the real you.


Set free an ocean
By doing so, you will unleash a myriad of emotions that have been bottled up inside of you.


Only a feeling can save us now
Expressing your emotions is the only way to save our relationship.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew Gold, Brock Patrick Walsh, Greg Prestopino

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Comments from YouTube:

Sharrol

2020 I'm still chilling n listening to it
Show some emotion

Chadd Martin

Loved this song since I heard it almost 15 yrs ago

Philip Nestor

The first time I heard this I almost cried. Beautiful song....

Sharrol

Such a beautiful song I love . 2019

Anikwenze Ndubisi

What a lovely song.

Dainel Vincent

Love this song. Wish there was a some their will have me to this song.

Dainel Vincent

Love this song. Wish there was a some their will have me to this song.

Shel Bukowski

Fucking beautiful.

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