The Sound
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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I've been testing out the waters
I don't think I can swim, love
With the way you rock me 'round
And I feel it, more than just desire
I don't think I can breathe
With the way you let me down
God, you make me so tired
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
Guess I'll never understand you now
Love is more than telling me you want it
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words
I want the
Fool's gold landed on my shoulder
In the weight of your hand
But you know the answer's no (Know the answer's no)
And you know I'm a liar
Oh, the night's my weakness
I believe every word
'Cause your lips are waterfalls
God, you make me so tired
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
Guess I'll never understand you now
Love is more than telling me you want it
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I'm for you now, I feel my fortune tell me I'm the only one
The only one
I'm for you now, (is it desire?) it's sweet until it's over
I'm the only one, (is it desire?) the only one
God, you make me so tired
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
(Isn't this the vision that you wanted?)
Guess I'll never understand you now
Love is more than telling me you want it
(Love is more than telling me you want it)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(I give up, I give up)
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(I give up, I give up)
I don't need the words I want the
"The Sound" by Carly Rae Jepsen explores the complexities of a relationship that is both exhilarating and exhausting. The lyrics convey the singer's struggle to navigate the emotional turmoil caused by their lover's unpredictable behavior. The opening lines of the song, "I've been testing out the waters, I don't think I can swim, love," reflect the uncertainty and vulnerability the singer feels in the relationship. They are constantly being rocked around and let down by their partner, unable to find stability or breathe freely.
The chorus of the song, "I don't need the words, I want the sound," emphasizes the singer's desire for actions and sincerity rather than empty promises. They are tired of just hearing words of love and desire, and instead long for a deeper connection that is felt on a more profound level. The repetition of the phrase "sound, sound, sound" further reinforces this desire for a genuine emotional connection.
The second verse delves into the singer's realization that their lover may not truly understand them. Despite their efforts to comprehend and please their partner, they feel perpetually misunderstood. The line "Love is more than telling me you want it" hints at the singer's realization that love requires more than verbal affirmations; it demands consistent actions and understanding.
Overall, "The Sound" captures the frustration and exhaustion that can arise from a relationship that lacks emotional depth and genuine connection. It emphasizes the importance of actions over words and highlights the need for a partner who truly understands and supports you.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been testing out the waters
I've been trying to see how this relationship will work
I don't think I can swim, love
I don't think I can handle the depth of my feelings for you
With the way you rock me 'round
With the way you confuse and manipulate me
And I feel it, more than just desire
And I feel it, a deep emotional connection, beyond just physical desire
I don't think I can breathe
I don't think I can find my own voice and independence with you
With the way you let me down
With the way you disappoint and hurt me
God, you make me so tired
God, you exhaust me mentally and emotionally
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
Wasn't this the plan or goal you had in mind?
Guess I'll never understand you now
I guess I'll never truly comprehend who you are
Love is more than telling me you want it
Love requires more than just verbal expressions of desire
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
I don't need empty promises, I want tangible actions and evidence of love
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
(Actions, actions, actions, actions, actions)
Fool's gold landed on my shoulder
I fell for false promises and empty gestures
In the weight of your hand
In the pressure and influence of your control
But you know the answer's no (Know the answer's no)
But deep down, you know I'm not interested or willing to continue this way
And you know I'm a liar
And you know I often pretend or deceive myself about my true feelings
Oh, the night's my weakness
Oh, the night is when I'm most vulnerable and susceptible
I believe every word
I trust and buy into every lie or false promise you say
'Cause your lips are waterfalls
Because your words flow smoothly, like waterfalls, and are convincing
I'm for you now, I feel my fortune tell me I'm the only one
I'm devoted to you at the moment, but I have a feeling that I'm the only one committed
The only one
The only one who truly wants or cares for this relationship
(is it desire?)
(is it really desire or just infatuation?)
it's sweet until it's over
it feels wonderful and enjoyable until it eventually ends
I'm the only one, (is it desire?) the only one
I believe I'm the only one who truly desires and longs for this connection
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
Wasn't this the plan or goal you had in mind?
(Isn't this the vision that you wanted?)
(Isn't this what you desired or expected?)
Guess I'll never understand you now
I guess I'll never truly comprehend who you are
Love is more than telling me you want it
Love requires more than just verbal expressions of desire
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
I don't need empty promises, I want tangible actions and evidence of love
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
(Actions, actions, actions, actions, actions)
I give up, I give up
I surrender, I'm done trying to make this relationship work
I don't need the words I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
I don't need empty promises, I want tangible actions and evidence of love
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
(Actions, actions, actions, actions, actions)
I don't need the words I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
I don't need empty promises, I want tangible actions and evidence of love
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
(Actions, actions, actions, actions, actions)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
I don't need empty promises, I want tangible actions and evidence of love
(I give up, I give up)
(I surrender, I'm done trying to make this relationship work)
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
(Actions, actions, actions, actions, actions)
I don't need the words I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
I don't need empty promises, I want tangible actions and evidence of love
(I give up, I give up)
(I surrender, I'm done trying to make this relationship work)
I don't need the words I want the
I don't need empty promises, I want the
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Jared Manierka, Tom Schleiter, Noah Beresin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Allona Vosotros
I've been testing out the waters
I don't think I can swim, love
With the way you rock me 'round
And I feel it, more than just desire
I don't think I can breathe
With the way you let me down
God, you make me so tired
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
Guess I'll never understand you now
Love is more than telling me you want it
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words
I want the
Fool's gold landed on my shoulder
In the weight of your hand
But you know the answer's no (Know the answer's no)
And you know I'm a liar
Oh, the night's my weakness
I believe every word
'Cause your lips are waterfalls
God, you make me so tired
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
Guess I'll never understand you now
Love is more than telling me you want it
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I'm for you now, I feel my fortune tell me I'm the only one
The only one
I'm for you now, (is it desire?) it's sweet until it's over
I'm the only one, (is it desire?) the only one
God, you make me so tired
Isn't this the vision that you wanted?
(Isn't this the vision that you wanted?)
Guess I'll never understand you now
Love is more than telling me you want it
(Love is more than telling me you want it)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words, I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(I give up, I give up)
(Sound, sound, sound, sound, sound)
I don't need the words I want the sound, sound, sound, sound, sound
(I give up, I give up)
I don't need the words I want the
Samer
I can't believe Carly Rae invented the country of Finland just to record a music video, we have no choice but to stan.
Chad Clifford
shut up
Samer
@George W Bush ❼ no i meant finland is a fake country.
George W Bush ❼
@Kuzma Minin bruh you didn’t get it supposed to mean that Finland is a fake country but it’s a meme it’s a actual country but it’s just memed
Pekka Sodervall
@D M Always a good idea.
Laura Tušlová
D M 😄😄😄😄love your comment, mee too
PastelNoir
The Sound is a really overlooked song from Dedicated, an overlooked album in general! Its so amazing!
Whereispaolo
The live version is so much better tho
Christopher B
To be fair, the album version is...not great, to put it kindly. THIS version is the one that should've carried her back to the top of the charts.
Mikael Meyerhöffer
My favorit from the start. It's mine!