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2: Acid house duo consisting of Mike Pickering and Gerald Simpson.
3. Canadian pop-folk singer-songwriter Annette Campagne.
Talk That Talk
Annette Lyrics
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We were more than sweethearts,
It's so hard to understand.
Don't know why it happened,
Don't know how it started,
Why should we be strangers,
After all we planned.
I can't show my face,
Can't go anyplace,
People stop an' stare,
It's so hard to bear,
Everybody knows you left me,
It's the talk of the town
Every time we meet,
My heart skips a beat,
We don't stop to speak,
'Though it's just a week,
Everybody knows you left me,
It's the talk of the town
We send out invitations,
To friends and relations,
Announcing our weddin' day
Friends and our relations,
Gave congratulations,
How can you face them?
What can you say?
Let's make up sweetheart,
We can't stay apart,
Don't let foolish pride,
Keep you from my side,
How can love like ours be ended?
It's the talk of the town
How can you face them?
What can you say?
Let's make up sweetheart,
We can't stay apart,
Don't let foolish pride,
Keep you from my side,
How can love like ours be ended?
It's the talk of the town, hm
It's the talk of the town.
In Annette Hanshaw's song "It's the Talk of the Town," the singer is expressing their heartbreak and confusion over a breakup that has become the subject of gossip and speculation amongst their peers. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret, as the singer laments the fact that they and their former partner were once so close and had plans for their future together. Now, however, the singer finds themselves unable to show their face in public without being reminded of their lost love.
The song also touches on themes of societal expectations and judgment, as the singer describes the way in which their breakup has become the topic of conversation amongst their social circle. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "It's the talk of the town," emphasizes the sense of widespread scrutiny and scrutiny that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, "It's the Talk of the Town" is a poignant and introspective take on the aftermath of a failed relationship, exploring the complex emotions that accompany heartbreak and public scrutiny alike.
Line by Line Meaning
We were more than lovers,
We had a deep connection that went beyond just physical intimacy.
We were more than sweethearts,
We had a unique bond that went beyond the typical romantic relationship.
It's so hard to understand.
I cannot comprehend why we have ended up in this situation.
Don't know why it happened,
I do not have a clear understanding of why our relationship came to an end.
Don't know how it started,
I also do not have a clear understanding of how our relationship began and flourished.
Why should we be strangers,
I do not understand why we are now distant from each other.
After all we planned.
We had so many plans for our future together, so it is disappointing that it did not come to fruition.
I can't show my face,
I feel embarrassed and ashamed to be seen by others.
Can't go anyplace,
I do not have the confidence to leave my home and engage with the world.
People stop an' stare,
Others look at me with judgment or pity.
It's so hard to bear,
I am struggling emotionally to cope with the aftermath of our breakup.
Everybody knows you left me,
Our breakup is public knowledge and therefore a topic of conversation among everyone we know.
Every time we meet,
Whenever we cross paths, something inside me reacts.
My heart skips a beat,
The sight of you still has a physical effect on me, despite everything that has happened.
We don't stop to speak,
Despite our history, we can no longer engage with each other as we used to.
'Though it's just a week,
Even after a short amount of time apart, things have drastically changed.
We send out invitations,
We had planned a wedding and sent out invitations to our loved ones.
To friends and relations,
Our friends and family members were invited to celebrate our union.
Announcing our weddin' day
The invitations were sent out to announce the date of our wedding ceremony.
Gave congratulations,
Our loved ones expressed their joy and excitement for our upcoming nuptials.
How can you face them?
Now that the wedding is cancelled, how can you face the people that congratulated us and looked forward to the event?
What can you say?
How can you explain the sudden cancellation of the wedding to our friends and family members?
Let's make up sweetheart,
Let's reconcile and work things out between us, my love.
We can't stay apart,
We need to be together and not let our current situation continue any longer.
Don't let foolish pride,
We should not let our egos or pride get in the way of our love.
Keep you from my side,
I want you by my side, supporting and loving me as we face the challenges ahead.
How can love like ours be ended?
Our love was so strong and deep, how could it possibly have come to such a sudden end?
It's the talk of the town
Our failed relationship and canceled wedding has become the subject of gossip and discussion among everyone we know.
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Written by: AL J NEIBURG, JERRY LEVINSON, MARTY SYMES
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Joe Carbery
One of the nicest renditions of this song I've heard. She brings out the pathos and sadness, so that anyone who has been through a breakup can feel it.
Alejandro Callahan
I have to agree with you, her version of this song is the best!
Kathleen Backus Renninger
Love this rendition; she sang with feeling!
Kitten Korleone
I agree. I felt her sorrow.
Simonida Stankovic
I can not decide which version I like better, Anette's or Conne Boswell's.
Alejandro Callahan
I have to agree with you, I love her version of this song, I've listened to other versions but I don't feel the emotions like Annette sings it.
MikeMicable
This song is so Gangster! I love her voice. I was born too damn late. I can't get with these whiney, slight voice cracking, whiney female voices today. Annette sang from the heart. So real and genuine.
John Palazzini
Great rendition! Thank you for posting!
Walter Gray
`Love this !!
Thank you for sharing this treasure.
Gary Mazzeo
Annette personally autographed my 78rpm copy of this record in 1975. She looked great that day and might I add young!