TALK TO MYSELF
Avicii Lyrics
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In a faded melody
My soul is trying to cross an ocean
Down on bended knee
Lock up my cadence and rhyme
Don't know what I'm tryin' to say, yeh
My heart, all the time was stolen by bad poetry
I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep
I said the words I never said when you were with me
Some nights I talk to myself
I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep
I said the words I never said when you were with me
I'm gone, the nightmares cut me open
Love's insanity
So long, words are left unspoken
Couldn't set them free
Watch all the language run dry, thoughts go on holiday
My heart, I'm left with a broken
Vocabulary
Some nights I talk to myself
I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep
I said the words that I could say to no one else
Some nights I talk to myself
I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep
I said the words I never said when you were with me
Some nights I talk to myself
I said the words that I could say to no one else (some nights)
And some nights I talk in my sleep
I said the words I never said when you were with me
The first stanza of the song "Talk to Myself" by Avicii featuring Sterling Fox is a beautiful depiction of the feeling of loneliness and desolation that engulfs an artist in search of inspiration. The artist is struggling to connect with his inner self while reaching out to his muse, and the symbol of a faded melody accentuates his struggle. He has faith in his capability yet knows deep down his lyrical flow seems to have hit a dead-end. The artist tries to pen down his thoughts, but nothing comes out right, and his heart is stolen by bad poetry. The lyrics depict the pain of not being able to find the right words to express oneself, and how difficult it can be to share one's creative struggles with others.
The chorus of the song captures the rawness of the artist's frustration as he describes his internal monologue. The way that the artist talks to himself, both awake and asleep, speaks to the deep loneliness and isolation that can come with creative pursuits. He speaks about how he is able to be more honest with himself when he is alone, which allows him to express the emotions he would not have been able to when someone is with him. This is a powerful image, depicting the struggles of an artist and his solitary journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone I'm searching for devotion
By myself, I am looking for a deep connection with someone or something
In a faded melody
In a tune that has lost its vibrancy and energy
My soul is trying to cross an ocean
My inner self is attempting to overcome a great challenge
Down on bended knee
In a position of surrender or submission
Lock up my cadence and rhyme
I am struggling to find the right words to express myself
Don't know what I'm tryin' to say, yeh
I am uncertain about what message I am trying to convey
My heart, all the time was stolen by bad poetry
My heart was misled or corrupted by poor romantic experiences
Some nights I talk to myself
On occasion, I have conversations with my inner thoughts
I said the words that I could say to no one else
I express ideas or emotions that I am too afraid or hesitant to share with others
And some nights I talk in my sleep
At times, I vocalize my subconscious desires or fears while I am asleep
I said the words I never said when you were with me
I reveal things that I kept hidden while in a relationship that has ended
I'm gone, the nightmares cut me open
I am no longer present or emotionally available, and my fears have deeply affected me
Love's insanity
Romantic relationships can make a person feel emotionally unstable or crazy
So long, words are left unspoken
As time has passed, I have missed opportunities to express myself
Couldn't set them free
I was unable to release my feelings or ideas
Watch all the language run dry, thoughts go on holiday
I am running out of ways to articulate myself, and my mind is struggling to create new ideas
My heart, I'm left with a broken vocabulary
My emotional pain has limited my ability to express myself clearly
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Bucks Music Group
Written by: Alex Drury, Brandon Lowry, Matthew Hartke, Tim Bergling, ALEXANDER LACHLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
Alone, I'm searching for devotion, in the faded melody
My soul is trying to cross an ocean, down on bended knee
Lock up my condense and rhyme, don't know what I'm trying to say
(My heart) all the time was stolen, by bad poetry
Some nights I talk to myself, I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep, I said the words I never said when you were with me
Some nights I talk to myself, I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep, I said the words I never said when you were with me
I'm gone, the nightmares cut me open, love's insanity
So long words are left unspoken, couldn't set them free
Watch all the language run dry, thoughts go on holiday
(My heart) I'm left with a broken vocabulary
Some nights I talk to myself, I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep, I said the words I never said when you were with me
Some nights I talk to myself, I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep, I said the words I never said when you were with me
Some nights I talk to myself, I said the words that I could say to no one else
And some nights I talk in my sleep, I said the words I never said when you were with me
@halcyfalcon853
Do you guys start to realize that, all of us Avicii fans are slowly gathered here, on every comment on his songs. It makes me cry that a mysterious bond are pulling us back to Avicii master pieces. Feel like a gather of a family, sitting back together and pay tribute to our father. Thank you for reading this comment, and most importantly, came back here to tribute Avicii. Enjoy yourself at the gathering!
@jberg6694
Some things are not finished.
@tarunr1949
RIP avicii i mean who would believe that the music of an edm producer had gotten me through school seriously gone to soon!
@RamziBergling
@@tarunr1949Tim was way more than Edm producer , he was a Music Genuis !!!
@tarunr1949
@@RamziBergling Yea i agree
@Indigomoon167
@@RamziBerglingHe was a music GOD
@DLV77
this song needs an official video
@nassirtrabelsio5682
+iDalelov7 hope will be realsed a new videos for all the new tracks :))
@GrimGrudgesTenderHearts
yessss
@diegorojaslaluz962
+TheBlackTigerMC Vivian But i need to see a video of this song