Talk to Me
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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Well every night I see a light up in your window
But every night you won't answer your door
But although you won't ever let me in
From the street I can see your silhouette sittin' close to him
What must I do
What does it take
To get you to
Talk to me
Until the night is over
Talk to me
Well until the night is over, yeah yeah yeah
I got a full week's pay
And baby I've been working hard each day
I'm not asking for the world you see
I'm just asking girl
Talk to me

Well late at night I hear the music that you're playing soft and low
Yes and late at night I see the two of you swayin', so close
I don't understand darling what was my sin
Why am I down here below while you're up there with him
What did I do
What did I say
What must I pay
To get you to

Talk to me
Until the night is over

Talk to me
Well until the night is over, yeah yeah yeah
I got a full week's pay
And baby I've been working hard each day
I'm not asking for the world you see
I'm just asking girl
Talk to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I don't understand darling what was my sin
Why am I down here below while you're up there with him
What did I do
What did I say
What must I pay
To get you to

Talk to me
Until the night is over
Talk to me
Well until the night is over, yeah yeah yeah
I got a full week's pay
And baby I've been working hard each day
I'm not asking for the world you see
I'm down on my bended knees




I'm just asking darling please won't you
Talk to me

Overall Meaning

Bruce Springsteen's song Talk to Me is a beautifully crafted piece of music with lyrics that depict the pain and desperation of unrequited love. The singer is peering through a window at his love interest and her new partner, but the woman refuses to open the door and he is left wondering what he has done wrong. He begs her to talk to him, to give him a chance to explain his feelings and perhaps change her mind.


The repetition of the phrase "Talk to me" throughout the song highlights the singer's longing for connection and communication with the woman he loves. He is willing to work hard and put effort into the relationship, but it seems that the woman has already moved on and left him behind. The lines "I'm not asking for the world you see / I'm just asking girl / Talk to me" show a vulnerability and humility that make the singer all the more sympathetic.


Overall, Talk to Me is a poignant portrayal of unrequited love and the pain of rejection. Springsteen's emotive delivery and the simple yet powerful lyrics make it a timeless classic that will resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Well every night I see a light up in your window
I notice the light in your window every night


But every night you won't answer your door
However, you never open the door for me


But although you won't ever let me in
Even though you won't allow me to come in


From the street I can see your silhouette sittin' close to him
I can see your shadow sitting close to him from outside


What must I do
What actions must I take


What does it take
What do I need to do


To get you to talk to me until the night is over?
To make you communicate with me until the night has ended?


I got a full week's pay
I have earned a full week's salary


And baby I've been working hard each day
I have been working very hard every day


I'm not asking for the world you see
I am not asking for too much, as you can see


I'm just asking girl
I am simply requesting, my dear


Talk to me, until the night is over
Communicate with me until the night has ended


Talk to me, well until the night is over, yeah yeah yeah
Speak with me until the night has ended, yeah yeah yeah


Well late at night I hear the music that you're playing soft and low
Late at night, I hear the music that you're playing, soft and gentle


Yes and late at night I see the two of you swayin', so close
Furthermore, late at night, I witness the two of you dancing very intimately


I don't understand darling what was my sin
My dear, I do not comprehend what I did wrong


Why am I down here below while you're up there with him
Why am I down here while you're up there with him


What did I do, what did I say
What did I do and what did I say


What must I pay
What do I need to pay


To get you to talk to me until the night is over
To make you communicate with me until the night has ended


I got a full week's pay
I have earned a full week's salary


And baby I've been working hard each day
I have been working very hard every day


I'm not asking for the world you see
I am not asking for too much, as you can see


I'm down on my bended knees
I am on my knees


I'm just asking darling please won't you talk to me
I am simply requesting that you speak with me, my love




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

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