The song appeared on The Hits Album 10.
Talk
Aretha Franklin & Elton John Lyrics
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There's something I want you to do now
Do it good, baby
'Cause how I, how I, how I want you to
Talk to me, talk to me
Darling, I love the things you say
Oh, talk to me, talk to me
Let me hear, tell me, tell me, dear
Tell me ooh, you love me so oh, talk to me
Baby, baby, can't you see?
I want you to tell me
Tell me all of those things I need to know
The many ways you speak of love
I've heard it before
Oh, but it sounds so good
So good every time, so good every time
Please, say the part that I
Love you just once more
Darling, I'm so glad you're mine
Oh, talk to me, oh, talk to me
Hold me close and whisper low oh, talk to me
'Cause, baby, can't you see?
Darling, I, I, I love you so
Oh, the many ways you speak of love
I've heard before
Oh, but sounds so good, so good every time
Yes it does please say the part I love you
I love you just once more
Darling, I'm so glad, so glad you're mine
Talk to me, ah, baby, can't you see?
Hold me close and whisper low
Baby, you ought to talk to me, oh
Can't you see? That, darling, I, that I love
Mmm, I love you so
When you talk to me, baby, ooh, I love you so
When you talk to me, baby, talk to me
And I love you, I love you
When you talk to me
The lyrics to Aretha Franklin's song "Talk To Me Talk To Me" convey a deep desire for communication and emotional intimacy. The singer urges their partner to open up and express themselves, emphasizing the importance of sincere and heartfelt conversation. They want to hear their partner's words of love, to be told that they are cherished and adored.
The chorus, "Talk to me, talk to me, Darling, I love the things you say," reflects the singer's longing to connect with their partner on a deeper level. It implies that through verbal communication, their love can be strengthened and their emotional bond can be deepened. The repetition of the phrase "talk to me" highlights the emphasis and urgency behind their request.
The verse, "Let me hear, tell me, tell me, dear, Tell me ooh, you love me so oh, talk to me," expresses the singer's specific desire to hear their partner's declarations of love. They want to be reassured and reminded of their partner's affection and devotion. The verse also implies that these words have been spoken before, but they still have a profound impact on the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Talk To Me Talk To Me" convey a longing for open and honest communication in a relationship. The singer recognizes the power of words and seeks validation and emotional connection through their partner's expressions of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, baby
Pay attention to me, my dear
There's something I want you to do now
I have a request for you
Do it good, baby
Please do it well, my love
'Cause how I, how I, how I want you to
Because this is how much I desire you
Talk to me, talk to me
Communicate with me, my love
Darling, I love the things you say
My dear, I adore your words
Oh, talk to me, talk to me
Oh, converse with me, my love
In your own sweet gentle way
Express yourself in your kind and tender manner
Let me hear, tell me, tell me, dear
Allow me to listen, share with me, my darling
Tell me ooh, you love me so oh, talk to me
Inform me that you adore me, oh, speak to me
Baby, baby, can't you see?
My love, don't you understand?
I want you to tell me
I wish for you to confess
Tell me all of those things I need to know
Reveal all the information I require
The many ways you speak of love
The various methods you express affection
I've heard it before
I have listened to it previously
Oh, but it sounds so good
But it is delightful to hear
So good every time, so good every time
Exquisite on every occasion, beautiful on every occasion
Please, say the part that I
Kindly utter the portion wherein
Love you just once more
You express love for me once again
Darling, I'm so glad you're mine
My dear, I am overjoyed to be with you
Hold me close and whisper low oh, talk to me
Embrace me tightly and speak softly, oh, communicate with me
'Cause, baby, can't you see?
Because, my love, don't you understand?
Darling, I, I, I love you so
My dear, I, I, I have intense affection for you
Oh, the many ways you speak of love
Oh, the numerous methods you express love
I've heard before
I have heard them previously
Oh, but sounds so good, so good every time
Oh, but they sound delightful, wonderful every time
Yes it does please say the part I love you
Indeed, it pleases me, please repeat the portion that says 'I love you'
I love you just once more
I express my love for you one more time
Darling, I'm so glad, so glad you're mine
My dear, I am so happy, so happy to have you as mine
Talk to me, ah, baby, can't you see?
Converse with me, ah, my love, don't you understand?
Hold me close and whisper low
Embrace me tightly and speak softly
Baby, you ought to talk to me, oh
My love, you should communicate with me, oh
Can't you see? That, darling, I, that I love
Don't you see? That, my dear, I, that I have love
Mmm, I love you so
Mmm, I have deep love for you
When you talk to me, baby, ooh, I love you so
When you communicate with me, my love, ooh, I have intense love for you
When you talk to me, baby, talk to me
When you converse with me, my love, converse with me
And I love you, I love you
And I have love for you, I have love for you
When you talk to me
When you speak to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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