Words
Barry Gibb Lyrics
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A smile can bring you near to me
Don't ever let me find you gone
'Cause that would bring a tear to me
This world has lost it's glory
Let's start a brand new story
Now my love, right now
And I can show you how, my love
Talk in everlasting words
And dedicate them all to me
And I will give you all my life
I'm here if you should call to me
You think that I don't even mean
A single word I say
It's only words, and words are all I have
To take your heart away
You think that I don't even mean
A single word I say
It's only words, and words are all I have
To take your heart away
It's only words, and words are all I have
To take your heart away
It's only words, and words are all I have
To take your heart away
The song Words by the Bee Gees is an emotive tribute to the power of language and the ability of words to express and elicit deep feelings. The lyrics begin with a request to smile, as a smile can bring the singer closer to the person they are addressing. The mood is upbeat, but there is an underlying fear that the person may leave, and this is expressed in the plea not to let the singer find them gone as that would bring a tear to his eye.
The second verse expresses the idea that the world has lost its glory, and a new story needs to be written. The singer tells the recipient of the song that he would have no other time than right now to show his love and commitment. The chorus emphasizes that everything the singer can offer is just words, but he hopes that they can convey his feelings and touch the other person's heart. The final verse includes a pledge of devotion and an offer to give all of his life to the other person, as long as they don't take his words lightly.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile an everlasting smile
Let your smile be forever present, even in tough times.
A smile can bring you near to me
Showing your happiness can bring us closer together.
Don't ever let me find you gone
Don't leave my side or it will make me sad.
'Cause that would bring a tear to me
If you go away, it will make me cry.
This world has lost it's glory
The world is not as great as it once was.
Let's start a brand new story
Let's create a new chapter in our lives.
Now my love, right now
This is the perfect time for us to begin.
There'll be no other time
This moment is unique and cannot be duplicated.
And I can show you how, my love
I am capable of demonstrating my love to you.
Talk in everlasting words
Speak with words that will endure forever.
And dedicate them all to me
Direct all your meaningful words to me.
And I will give you all my life
If you do so, I will devote my entire life to you.
I'm here if you should call to me
If you need me, I am right here ready to help.
You think that I don't even mean
You don't believe that I am sincere.
A single word I say
You doubt every single thing I say.
It's only words, and words are all I have
All I have to offer you are mere words.
To take your heart away
But my words can still captivate your heart and make you fall in love.
It's only words, and words are all I have
I don't have anything else to offer you except my words.
To take your heart away
But hopefully, my words are powerful enough to make your heart mine.
It's only words, and words are all I have
Again, I cannot give you anything other than words.
To take your heart away
But still, my words can take control of your heart and make you mine forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ideaphile
Magnificent! I was fortunate enough to be at this very concert in Melbourne sitting in the 5th row right beneath Barry. He had 15,000 people in the palm of the hand during this song. There were people in my row standing with tears streaming down their faces at song's end. The guy sure knows how to work the room. RIP Maurice and Robin 😞
@mironovanatalia9617
Чудо какая красивя песня !!! Барри - лидер по рождению !! Браво !!!!👍👍👍🤝❤👏👏🇷🇺🇷🇺
@Tiffonique
I love you Sir Barry Gibb......you are beyond talented....Always and forever.
@susancohen8009
What talent the 3 Brothers. Can you imagine what it was like to sing to such a large audience?
@erineiafrazatto988
Que maravilha.❤❤❤❤❤
@mallikaalagasu4730
I cry watching this takes me back to my teens love the Bee Gees God bless our Barry RIP Mo Robin n Andy xxx
@juanyjosue6830
Words music bee gees forever
@AminaCoetzee-sm7nw
The bee gees those days way back ❤stil excited
@Melessentially
how great!❤
@jeancarroll7957
Love Barry, but only John Denver can make me cry.