Don't Talk
Anne Sofie Otter Lyrics

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I can hear so much in your sighs
And I can see so much in your eyes
There are words we both could say
But don't talk, put your head on my shoulder

Come close, close your eyes and be still
Don't talk, take my hand and let me hear your heart beat
Being here with you feels so right

We could live forever tonight
Lets not think about tomorrow
And don't talk put your head on my shoulder

Come close, close your eyes and be still
Don't talk, take my hand and listen to my heart beat
Listen, listen, listen.

Don't talk, put your head on my shoulder
Don't talk, close your eyes and be still
Don't talk, put your head on my shoulder

Don't talk, close your eyes and be still
Don't talk, put your head on my shoulder

Overall Meaning

The song 'Don't Talk' by Anne Sofie von Otter and Elvis Costello is a beautiful piece that showcases the duo's bond over tenderness and intimacy. The lyrics indicate that the couple in the song are in a very comfortable and affectionate space where words are not needed to express their emotions. The first two lines of the song set the tone by highlighting how deeply connected they are that they don't need words to communicate. The second verse is about being present and feeling one another's heartbeat, an indication of how much they trust and love each other. The chorus repeatedly urges the other person to not speak and to rest their head on the singer's shoulder.

The song can be interpreted as an ode to the power of non-verbal communication and the depths of romantic love. It speaks to the understandings and connections that exist in romantic relationships that don't necessarily require words but rather just intimacy, closeness, and vulnerability. The singer wants the other person to know that they are there for them and that they will always be there. While they cannot change the future, the present moment is all that matters.

Line by Line Meaning

I can hear so much in your sighs
I can understand what you're feeling through your sighs.

And I can see so much in your eyes
I can read your emotions by looking into your eyes.

There are words we both could say
We know what we want to say to each other.

But don't talk, put your head on my shoulder
We don't need to say anything. Just be with me and feel my presence.

Come close, close your eyes and be still
Move closer to me, close your eyes and relax.

Don't talk, take my hand and let me hear your heart beat
Don't say anything out loud. Let me experience your heart beat through my hand holding yours.

Being here with you feels so right
This moment being with you is perfect as it is.

We could live forever tonight
This moment is so wonderful that it feels like it could last forever.

Lets not think about tomorrow
Let's not think about what might happen in the future.

And don't talk put your head on my shoulder
Just be with me and feel my love without saying anything.

Listen, listen, listen.
Just listen to our heartbeats and enjoy this moment being together.

Don't talk, close your eyes and be still
Silence is more meaningful than words. Enjoy this moment by keeping your eyes closed.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson, Tony Asher

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