Speak Now
Bowersox Crystal Lyrics
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To hang around this town no more.
Gonna pack it up, move on out,
And start searchin' for the shore.
Sell my life as I know it
To anyone with land to buy
'Cause it ain't worth much to me
And if you think you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Speak now darlin' or you will never know.
Well I don't care if you like it
'cause honey this is not your life.
I will never be held prisoner,
I will never be your wife.
Learned that friends are overrated
And lovers come and go
And if all you do is dream about it
Then you've got nothin' to show
But if you think you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Speak now darlin' or you will never know.
'Cause once the engine starts turnin'
And these wheels they hit the road
I ain't ever comin' back to this town called Chicago.
Oh, I'm leavin' it all behind me
There ain't no place that I call home.
That I'm tearin' this heart right off of my sleeve
And I'm turnin' it into stone.
Oh I think I'm gonna miss you when I'm gone.
Oh, so kiss me once, kiss me twice
Maybe I'll stay for just one more night.
And honey, say what you feel, please mean what you say
I wanna hold onto you one more day.
But if you think you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Speak now darlin' or you will never know
Speak now darlin' or you will never know
Speak now darlin' or you will never know
In "Speak Now," Crystal Bowersox sings about leaving her town and old life behind. She expresses that there is no reason for her to stick around anymore and that she is ready to start searching for a new path. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, with the singer wanting to make a clean break and move on to something new. The line "sell my life as I know it to anyone with land to buy" is particularly striking because it suggests a willingness to let go of everything she has in search of a new beginning.
Bowersox has also learned some important life lessons, as she sings about how friends are overrated and lovers come and go. She feels that she can't be held captive by anyone else's expectations or desires. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they will miss their old life and the people in it. They ask their lover to speak now if they want them to stay, recognizing that they may not get another chance to make things work.
Overall, "Speak Now" is a powerful song about taking control of one's life and making tough decisions. Bowersox's vocals are raw and emotional, perfectly capturing the sense of longing and determination in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no reason for me
To hang around this town no more.
I have no reason to stay in this town any longer.
Gonna pack it up, move on out,
And start searchin' for the shore.
I am going to pack my things and leave, to search for something new.
Sell my life as I know it
To anyone with land to buy
I will sell everything I have to whoever will buy, so I can start fresh.
'Cause it ain't worth much to me
To stay here and sit around and cry.
I do not value staying here and feeling sorry for myself.
And if you think you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Speak now darlin' or you will never know.
If you think you will miss me, speak up now, or you may never have the chance.
Well I don't care if you like it
'cause honey this is not your life.
I do not care if you approve, because this is my life and my decision.
I will never be held prisoner,
I will never be your wife.
I will not be stuck in a situation or become tied down to anyone.
Learned that friends are overrated
And lovers come and go
I have realized that friends are not the most important thing and that romantic relationships may not last.
And if all you do is dream about it
Then you've got nothin' to show
If all you do is dream, without taking action, you will have nothing to show for it.
But if you think you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Speak now darlin' or you will never know.
If you think you will miss me, speak up now or you may never have the chance.
'Cause once the engine starts turnin'
And these wheels they hit the road
I ain't ever comin' back to this town called Chicago.
Once I leave and start moving, I am never coming back to this town called Chicago.
Oh, I'm leavin' it all behind me
There ain't no place that I call home.
I am leaving everything behind and have nowhere to call home.
That I'm tearin' this heart right off of my sleeve
And I'm turnin' it into stone.
I am removing my emotions and becoming emotionally numb.
Oh I think I'm gonna miss you when I'm gone.
I think I will miss you when I leave.
Oh, so kiss me once, kiss me twice
Maybe I'll stay for just one more night.
If you kiss me, I may stay for one more night.
And honey, say what you feel, please mean what you say
I wanna hold onto you one more day.
Say what you truly feel, mean it, and I will hold onto you one more day.
But if you think you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Speak now darlin' or you will never know.
Speak now darlin' or you will never know
Speak now darlin' or you will never know
If you think you will miss me, speak up now, because you may never have the chance again.
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