She had her greatest success in the early 90s, and is best known for the hit "Promise Me" which hit Number 3 in the UK singles chart in 1991 and is taken from her self-titled debut album released in 1990. Craven achieved another five entries in the same chart over the next two years.
After first meeting backstage at a Tears for Fears concert, Craven married singer/songwriter Colin Campsie, and the couple now have three daughters. Campsie and Craven used to own the top & bottom flats in a three-storey house in London. When the person in the middle moved out, they bought the flat and converted the building back into one house. The family now live in Buckinghamshire.
She survived Breast cancer in 2005, and was given the all clear in February 2006.
Talk To Me
Beverley Craven Lyrics
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something isn't right
so I've been second guessing you
trying to read your mind
how can I be on your side
you won't confide in me confide in me
come on speak your mind
tell me why
talk to me
talk to me
let me try to understand the way you feel
ooh, talk to me
I wanna know everything
don't treat me like a stranger
let me in
Yeah
If I've been patronizing, I apologize
I used to be the one you'd call
for a friends advice
if I'm the one
what have I done
I don't know how you feel you feel about it
if I've let you down
tell me now
you can talk to me
talk to me
talk to me
let me try to understand the way you feel
ooh, talk to me
I wanna know everything
don't treat me like a stranger
let me in
'cos when things get you down
and you need someone around
I'll be there ooh I'll be there, ooh to pick you up
when it all becomes to much
and you need someone to trust
ple-ease let it be me-e-e, can't talk, can't talk yeah
Ooh, talk to me
talk to me
let me try to understand the way you feel
ooh, talk to me
I wanna know everything
don't treat me like a stranger
let me in
Can't talk, can't talk
Can't talk, can't talk
Can't talk, can't talk
Can't talk, can't talk
Ooh can't talk
Can't talk
In Beverley Craven's song "Talk To Me," the singer expresses confusion and frustration over a lack of communication in her relationship. She admits to second-guessing her partner and trying to read their mind in an attempt to understand what is wrong. She pleads with them to speak their mind, to confide in her, and to let her in so she can understand how they feel. She apologizes for any mistakes she may have made and offers her support for when they need someone to pick them up or trust. However, the lack of communication continues to be a problem, with the repeated refrain of "can't talk, can't talk" emphasizing the frustration and impasse in the relationship.
The song's message emphasizes the importance of open and honest communication in relationships. The singer recognizes that communication breakdowns can cause misunderstandings and distance between partners. She also acknowledges that it can be difficult to fully understand someone else's emotions, but emphasizes the importance of trying to do so anyway. In addition to the lyrical content, the song's melody is notable for its soft piano accompaniment and gentle, emotive vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what I've done, but
something isn't right
Something is bothering the singer, and she is not sure about what she has done to cause it.
so I've been second guessing you
trying to read your mind
The singer has been trying to understand the other person's feelings by guessing and reading their body language.
how can I be on your side
you won't confide in me confide in me
come on speak your mind
tell me why
The singer wants to help and support the other person, but they need to share their problems so that she can understand their perspective and provide assistance.
you can't talk to me
talk to me
talk to me
The singer is urging the other person to communicate with her and share their thoughts and emotions.
let me try to understand the way you feel
ooh, talk to me
I wanna know everything
don't treat me like a stranger
let me in
The singer wants to empathize with the other person, learn about their life, and develop a closer relationship.
If I've been patronizing, I apologize
I used to be the one you'd call
for a friends advice
if I'm the one
what have I done
The singer acknowledges that she might have been overbearing or intrusive in the past, and she wants to understand if that has affected their relationship now.
if I've let you down
tell me now
you can talk to me
talk to me
talk to me
The singer wants the other person to share their feelings of disappointment or frustration, so that she can apologize and make amends.
'cos when things get you down
and you need someone around
I'll be there ooh I'll be there, ooh to pick you up
when it all becomes too much
and you need someone to trust
ple-ease let it be me-e-e, can't talk, can't talk yeah
The singer expresses her willingness to support the other person during difficult times and be a trustworthy friend.
Can't talk, can't talk
Can't talk, can't talk
Can't talk, can't talk
Can't talk, can't talk
Ooh can't talk
Can't talk
The repetition of 'can't talk' highlights the singer's frustration that the other person is not opening up to her, despite her efforts to listen and offer help.
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.