While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."
The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."
Conversation
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics
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I try to communicate but I can't get through
We are strangers but I remember when
You used to be my friend and my lover too
And I don't really know how it happened
And I don't really know what to say
I just wonder how we ever got this way
Conversation that's what it's all about
Why can't we talk it out
And say what's on our minds?
Situation, keep getting in the way
So much we need to say
But we're running out of time
And I don't really know how it happened
I have tried but I don't understand
How we ever let it get so out of hand
It's just like a dream you can't remember
Even though you always wish you could
When it's gone, it's gone forever
When it's gone, it's gone for good
Conversation, things that we've done and said
Keep running though my head, like a sad echo
Desperation's, gettin' the best of me
'Cause I can't make you see and I can't let go, no
And I don't really know how it happened
And I don't really know what to say
But I can't bring myself to throw it all away
The song "Conversation" by the Atlanta Rhythm Section is a poignant representation of communication breakdown in a relationship. The singer laments about the difficulty of having a conversation with their partner, as they have become strangers despite once being friends and lovers. The lyrics suggest that there is much left unsaid between the two, but they are unable to express it due to situations getting in the way. The singer also expresses their confusion about how the relationship reached this point and their desperation to salvage it.
The song highlights the importance of communication in a relationship and how the lack thereof can lead to misunderstandings and ultimately break down the relationship. The lyrics are relatable, as everyone has experienced communication difficulties in a relationship at some point. The use of metaphors like "like a sad echo" and "desperation's getting the best of me" adds depth and emotion to the song, making it more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
Conversation, getting so hard to make
It's becoming difficult to have a conversation with you.
I try to communicate but I can't get through
Despite my efforts, it seems like I can't get you to understand what I'm saying.
We are strangers but I remember when
We don't have the same relationship we used to have, but I still fondly remember the past.
You used to be my friend and my lover too
We had a close friendship and romantic relationship before.
And I don't really know how it happened
I'm not sure how we got to this point in our relationship.
And I don't really know what to say
I'm struggling to find the right words to express myself.
I just wonder how we ever got this way
I can't help but question how we ended up in this situation.
Conversation that's what it's all about
The key to resolving our issues is through communication.
Why can't we talk it out
Why can't we have an open and honest conversation?
And say what's on our minds?
We need to express our true thoughts and feelings.
Situation, keep getting in the way
Our current circumstances are making it difficult to work through our issues.
So much we need to say
There are a lot of things we need to express to each other.
But we're running out of time
We don't have much time left to fix our relationship.
I have tried but I don't understand
I've done my best to make things work, but I still don't fully comprehend the situation.
How we ever let it get so out of hand
I don't know how we allowed our relationship to deteriorate so badly.
It's just like a dream you can't remember
Our past relationship seems like a distant memory that's hard to recall.
Even though you always wish you could
Even though both of us might want to go back to the way things used to be.
When it's gone, it's gone forever
Once our relationship is over, it's over permanently.
When it's gone, it's gone for good
There's no reversing the damage done to our relationship.
Conversation, things that we've done and said
Our past actions and words continue to impact our current relationship.
Keep running though my head, like a sad echo
I can't stop thinking about our past and how it's affecting our current relationship.
Desperation's, gettin' the best of me
I'm feeling desperate and out of options to fix our relationship.
'Cause I can't make you see and I can't let go, no
Despite my best efforts, I'm unable to make you see my perspective or move on from our relationship.
But I can't bring myself to throw it all away
Even though our relationship is struggling, I'm still hesitant to give up on it completely.
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe Blo
on Indigo Passion
I think the 4th line should read: "And all of the HUES in between."
love.