Andersen was founded in Budapest, Hungary in 1991 by american-born guitaris… Read Full Bio ↴Andersen was founded in Budapest, Hungary in 1991 by american-born guitarist and vocalist David Bornstein with Kollár-Klemencz László on guitar and vocals, Kárpáti Dódi on trumpet and keyboards, Kratzl Gábor on bass and Kiss Attila on drums and percussion. During their career they were the cultic resident band on Budapest venue 'Tilos az Á' and released merely two cassette albums, although MTV aired some of their videos.
They were disbanded in 1994 when David moved back to the United States where he later died of an overdose in 1997.
A compilation album 'From The Laughing Cow to the Other Stories' was released in 1998 and it was dedicated to his memory, and featured two new songs.
Kollár-Klemencz László later founded alternative rock band Kistehén.
Kárpáti Dódi joined to popular hungarian band Quimby.

Talk To Me
Andersen Lyrics

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Please don't talk about me when I'm gone
Oh honey, though our friendship ceases from now on
And listen, if you can't say anything real nice
It's better not to talk at all is my advice

We're parting, you go your way I'll go mine
It's best that we do
Here's a kiss I hope that this brings lots of luck to you

Oh makes no difference how I carry on
Remember, please don't talk about me when I'm gone

We're parting, you go your way I'll go mine
It's best that we do
Here's a kiss I hope that this brings lots of luck to you
Makes no difference how I carry on
Remember, please don't talk about me

Please don't talk about me
Please don't talk about me when I'm gone

Overall Meaning

Andersen's song "Talk to Me" seems to be about friendship breaking down and how it's better to keep quiet instead of saying negative things about a person. The first line "Please don't talk about me when I'm gone" indicates that the songwriter knows that people tend to talk about someone behind their back when they're not present. This line serves as a request to the person they're speaking to, to keep their reputation intact even after they've parted ways.

The second line, "Oh honey, though our friendship ceases from now on" implies that this song was written for someone the writer was close to at one point. The repetition of the phrase "please don't talk about me" emphasizes the importance of not speaking ill of someone else when they’re not there to defend themselves.

The chorus "We're parting, you go your way, I'll go mine" is a recognition of the fact that friendships can end, and it's often for the best. The lines "It's best that we do, here's a kiss I hope that this brings lots of luck to you" indicates that although they're parting ways, there's no hard feelings towards each other, and the writer wishes the best for the person they're leaving.

Line by Line Meaning

Please don't talk about me when I'm gone
I ask you to not speak of me in my absence. It's important to me that our relationship maintains some level of respect and privacy.

Oh honey, though our friendship ceases from now on
My dear friend, while our relationship may now come to an end, please still honor my request to not speak ill of me once I'm no longer around.

And listen, if you can't say anything real nice
If you don't have anything positive or constructive to say about me, then it's better to not say anything at all. Words can be powerful and have lasting effects.

It's better not to talk at all is my advice
Silence can be golden, and in situations where you can't find anything pleasant to say, it's best to remain quiet rather than potentially causing harm or discomfort.

We're parting, you go your way I'll go mine
Our paths are diverging and we must separate. It's for the best that we each pursue our own directions in life.

Here's a kiss I hope that this brings lots of luck to you
As we part ways, I'm offering a gesture of affection and goodwill towards you. I hope that this small act of kindness carries you towards a positive future.

Oh makes no difference how I carry on
Regardless of how my life takes shape in the future, whether it's full of struggles or triumphs, I still implore you to remember my request to not gossip or speak negatively about me in my absence.

Remember, please don't talk about me when I'm gone
One final time, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining respect and dignity towards me even when I'm not present. Please remember this request and honor it in the future.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bee Palmer, Sidney Clare, Sam Stept

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