Testify
Better Left Unsaid Lyrics


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I told you once, "Get out my life.
I don't need ya, I'll be alright."
But some things are better left unsaid.

To tell the truth, it hit me hard
A broken heart is all I have now
But some things are better left unsaid
And I swore that I would never say
I miss you more every day
But some things are better left unsaid,
Are better left unsaid, said, said...

Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
I'm gonna say things like, "Shut up and kiss me!"
Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
Tonight I'm gonna lose some things
Don't play me, just kiss me.

If you wanna party, put your hands up
Put your hands up put your hands up
Don't play me, just kiss me.
Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
Tonight I'll say things, don't play me, just kiss me, babe

I could tell a lie, blame tonight
Too many drinks, so many reasons
That some things are better left unsaid

And I swore that I would never say
I miss you more every day
But some things are better left unsaid
Are better left unsaid, said, said...

Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
I'm gonna say things like, "Shut up and kiss me!"
Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
Tonight I'm gonna lose some things
Don't play me, just kiss me.

If you wanna party, put your hands up
Put your hands up put your hands up
Don't play me, just kiss me.
Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
Tonight I'll say things, don't play me, just kiss me, babe

If you wanna party, put your hands up
Put your hands up put your hands up
Don't play me, just kiss me.
Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
Tonight I'll say things, don't play me, just kiss me

If you wanna party, put your hands up
Put your hands up put your hands up
If you wanna party, put your hands up
Put your hands up put your hands up





You tell a lie, blame tonight
Too many drinks, so many reasons that some things are better left unsaid

Overall Meaning

The song "Testify" by Better Left Unsaid describes the dilemma of wanting to express one's feelings for an ex-partner but realizing that some things are better left unspoken. The lyrics begin with the singer recalling the moment they told their ex to "get out my life" and that they will be alright without them. However, they immediately confess that some things are better left unsaid. The irony in the statement highlights the conflict between the desire to let go and move on but not knowing what to say.


The second verse reveals that the breakup has left the singer with a broken heart. They reflect on the promise they made to themselves never to admit that they miss their ex, but once again, they acknowledge that some things are better left unsaid.


The chorus is an expression of the singer's frustration and confusion. They want to be straightforward about their intentions and feelings but end up resorting to shallow phrases like "shut up and kiss me" to try and provoke a reaction from their ex. The repetitive refrain "don't play me, just kiss me" suggests that the singer is tired of the games and wants a genuine connection, even if it means revealing vulnerable emotions.


Overall, "Testify" is a relatable song about the struggle of balancing the desire to be honest with oneself and others with the fear of vulnerability and rejection.


Line by Line Meaning

I told you once, "Get out my life.
I expressed to you before that I no longer wish to have you in my life.


I don't need ya, I'll be alright."
I stated that I am capable of moving on without you.


But some things are better left unsaid.
Despite my strong feelings, I understand that it may be better to keep silent about certain things.


To tell the truth, it hit me hard
To be honest, the separation has had a significant impact on me.


A broken heart is all I have now
I am left with a sense of heartbreak and disappointment.


And I swore that I would never say
I made a promise to myself that I would never utter the words


I miss you more every day
that I miss you more and more with each passing day.


Are better left unsaid, said, said...
Yet, I recognize that maybe it's better to let those words go unspoken.


Oh-ooh-whoa-ooh-oh-oh
Vocalization of the melody.


I'm gonna say things like, "Shut up and kiss me!"
I am indicating that tonight I am feeling passionate and want to express myself boldly by saying things like 'shut up and kiss me.'


Tonight I'm gonna lose some things
Tonight, I feel that I am going to lose control and allow myself to be vulnerable.


Don't play me, just kiss me.
I want to emphasize that I am being serious and want the other person to not play games, but simply kiss me.


If you wanna party, put your hands up
If you're looking to have a good time, put your hands up in the air.


Tonight I'll say things, don't play me, just kiss me, babe
I reiterate that tonight is the night that I will allow myself to be vulnerable and say what I feel without games, and I want that person to simply kiss me.


I could tell a lie, blame tonight
I recognize that I could choose to lie and blame the alcohol for my actions.


Too many drinks, so many reasons
I could justify my choices by attributing them to the amount of alcohol consumed and many other reasons that I could cite.


If you wanna party, put your hands up
If you're looking to have a good time, put your hands up in the air.


If you wanna party, put your hands up
If you're looking to have a good time, put your hands up in the air.


You tell a lie, blame tonight
If you choose to lie, you will be blaming tonight's events for your actions.


Too many drinks, so many reasons that some things are better left unsaid
You may feel that there are many reasons to conceal certain feelings, especially when influenced by alcohol.




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