Talking To Yourself
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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Consequences are difficult to face
Could've been something beautiful, mmm
But you made it impossible to stay
So tell me what you got on your mind
What you got on your mind?
What you got on your mind?
Keeping you up at night?
I'll never let you be, no
Are you thinking of me when you're with somebody else?
Do you talk to me when you're talking to yourself?
Are you reaching for me making love to someone else?
Do you talk to me (to me)
When you're talking to yourself, self?
When you're talking to your
Talk to me (to me)
When you're talking to yourself
You were never just miserable
Without taking me with you all the way
Don't it hit you subliminal?
Now that I'm not the only one who's taking the blame?
So tell me, what you got on your mind?
What you got on your mind?
What you got on your mind?
Am I keeping you up at night?
Keeping you up at night?
I'll never let you be, no
Are you thinking of me when you're with somebody else?
Do you talk to me when you're talking to yourself?
Are you reaching for me making love to someone else?
Do you talk to me (to me)
When you're talking to yourself, self?
When you're talking to your
Talk to me (to me)
When you're talking to your
Are you thinking of me?
Does it kill you that you're thinking of me?
Are you thinking of me when you're with somebody else?
Do you talk to me when you're talking to yourself?
Are you reaching for me, making love to someone else?
Do you talk to me (to me)
When you're talking to yourself, self?
When you're talking to your
Talk to me (to me)
When you're talking to yourself, self
When you're talking to your
Talk to me (to me)
When you're talking to yourself
Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Talking to Yourself" is a reflection on a relationship that has ended. The song's lyrics suggest that the relationship could have been beautiful, but it was made impossible to continue. The singer appears to be seeking closure and trying to understand the situation, asking the ex-partner questions like "Are you thinking of me when you're with somebody else?" and "Do you talk to me when you're talking to yourself?"
The chorus is especially poignant with its repetition of these questions, as if the singer is stuck in a loop, unable to move on from the relationship. There's a sense of desperation in the way Jepsen sings the words, emphasizing certain lyrics to convey her emotional state more clearly. The song captures the feelings of heartbreak, loss, and confusion that often come with the end of a relationship.
Overall, "Talking to Yourself" is a moving and relatable song that speaks to the complexities of love and loss. It's a reminder that even when a relationship ends, the pain and longing can linger on for a long time.
Line by Line Meaning
I was always invisible
You never paid attention to me or acknowledged my existence
Consequences are difficult to face
You didn't think about the effects of your actions and now it's hard to deal with the aftermath
Could've been something beautiful, mmm
Our relationship had the potential to be amazing
But you made it impossible to stay
Because of your behavior, I couldn't continue our relationship
So tell me what you got on your mind
What are you thinking about? What's bothering you?
What you got on your mind?
I'm asking you to be honest about your thoughts and feelings
Am I keeping you up at night?
Are you having trouble sleeping because of me?
I'll never let you be, no
I won't let you forget about me, no matter how hard you try
Are you thinking of me when you're with somebody else?
Do thoughts of me cross your mind even when you're with someone else?
Do you talk to me when you're talking to yourself?
Do you wish you could communicate with me even when you're alone?
Are you reaching for me making love to someone else?
Do you wish you were with me instead of the person you're with?
When you're talking to your
You might be thinking of someone else but I want you to think of me instead
Does it kill you that you're thinking of me?
Are you struggling with the fact that you still have feelings for me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Benjamin Berger, Ryan Rabin, Simon Wilcox
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
G A B E
The vibe is like Kiss, Emotion and Dedicated era combined into one! Carly never disappoints ✨
Neurotripsicks
Dedicated is so underrated. I love Emotion but Dedicated is always on constant repeat. Her best desu.
_ Holy
remind of me this kiss
Creative Geenyus
@Matheus Costa I said it myself after listening so many times to this track, it is giving me This Kiss Vibess all over again and I love it. Kiss is my favorite album of hers.
Mike O'Brien
@David Monrreal Jr If it makes you feel better, she just played a new song in Philly last weekend that had BIG Tug of War vibes. Much more acoustic, stripped down. Not sure if it'll sound exactly the same on the album but I really enjoyed it live. This album (from what we've heard so far) seems to be her experimenting with different styles on each track, so hopefully some of those Tug of War vibes do make a return!
SentientSkittle
@David Monrreal Jr I heard a lot of Tug of War in Western Wind! We must not forget about it 🙏
Michael Wozniak
That drop delay into “self” at the end of the chorus. One of the most perfect pop moments of this year. Thank you CRJ
Michelle
@Tim Finnegan oh lucky!
Tim Finnegan
Thisss! Just saw her live in Chicago and each drop was MAGIC
elnegrojoan
THIS!!! been thinking about this since the song dropped. she’s genius