Echoes
Austin and the Powers Lyrics

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You talk talk talk
But got nothing to say
Do you think that
You can give it a break
You know how
How to ruin a day
I hear it
From a mile away

I know that words are just words
And I'm trying to let go
But what you said is absurd
And I'm hearing the echoes
Ringing in my head
Ringing in my head
Ringing in my head
Run run run
You know our time's running out
You don't know
What you're talking about
You think you
Got it all figured out
You don't know
What you're talking about
I know that words are just words
And I'm trying to let go
But what you said is absurd
And I'm hearing the echoes
Ringing in my head
Ringing in my head
Ringing in my head
I know that words are just words
And I'm trying to let go
But what you said is absurd
And I'm hearing the echoes
I know that words are just words
And I'm trying to let go
But what you said is absurd
And I'm hearing the echoes
Ringing in my head

Ringing in my head
Ringing in my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Echoes" by Austin and the Powers talk about the frustration and annoyance caused by someone who talks incessantly without anything meaningful to say. The singer expresses a desire for the person to give it a break and stop ruining their day with empty words. The repetition of the phrase "Ringing in my head" signifies how the words of this person continue to echo and linger in the singer's mind, even long after they have been spoken.

The song highlights the idea that words are just words and should not hold significant power, but the absurdity of what was said by this person makes it difficult for the singer to let go. The repeated line "You don't know what you're talking about" suggests that the person lacks understanding or knowledge, yet they confidently believe they have everything figured out. The urgency portrayed in the line "Run run run, you know our time's running out" implies the limited patience the singer has for dealing with this individual's talkative behavior.

Overall, "Echoes" delves into the frustration of having to listen to empty words from someone who lacks substance or understanding. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the lasting impact of these words on the singer's thoughts and emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

You talk talk talk
You speak incessantly without substance

But got nothing to say
But you lack any meaningful contribution

Do you think that
Are you under the impression that

You can give it a break
You can take a pause

You know how
You are aware of how

How to ruin a day
To ruin someone's day

I hear it
I can perceive

From a mile away
From a significant distance

I know that words are just words
I understand that speech alone has limited impact

And I'm trying to let go
And I am attempting to release my feelings

But what you said is absurd
However, your statement is nonsensical

And I'm hearing the echoes
And I still hear the repeated echoes

Ringing in my head
Resonating within my mind

Run run run
Flee or move quickly

You know our time's running out
You are aware that our time is limited

You don't know
You lack understanding

What you're talking about
Regarding the subject you are discussing

You think you
You believe that you

Got it all figured out
Have completely understood and solved everything