Louder Than Words
Celldweller Lyrics


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Actions speak louder than words do
Actions speak louder
Shut up!

So here we go again
You're opening your mouth before you think
Your insincerities
Are clinging to me like the stench of your last drink
(Shut up!)
Did I really hear you say you're sorry?
Hard for me to believe
I don't get how you're buying your own story
You're piss broke emotionally

I'm watching
Listening
The volume's always the same

Actions speak louder than words do
I don't want to hear dead words from you
Actions speak louder than words do
I just want to see what you will do
Shut up!

So here it comes again
A deafening parade of duplicity
Birds falling from the sky
The air is poisoned by the breath you waste on me
(Shut up!)
The thought of you has become so disappointing
Hard for you to believe?
You never seem to fail to change the stories
You so effortlessly breed

I'm watching
Listening
The volume's always the same

Actions speak louder than words do
I don't want to hear dead words from you
Actions speak louder than words do
I just want to see what you will do
Shut up!

Shut up!
Actions speak louder
It's time to play again, deception is your game
But why would you want to wear that shame?
It speaks louder than words
Shut up!

Actions speak louder than words do
I don't want to hear dead words from you
Actions speak louder than words do
I just want to see what you will do
The thought of you has become so disappointing
Actions speak louder than words do
(So here we go again)
Shut up!

The volume's always the same




Actions speak louder
Shut up!

Overall Meaning

The song “Louder Than Words” by Celldweller is about actions speaking louder than words when it comes to relationships. The lyrics address the issue of insincerity and the damage it can cause in a relationship. The song starts with the singer admonishing his partner for opening their mouth before thinking and spewing out insincere words that hurt him. The singer finds it hard to believe that his partner is sorry for their actions when they seem to be buying their own story.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the message that actions speak louder than words. The singer doesn’t want to hear dead words from his partner but wants to see them do something to make up for their mistakes. The second verse continues with the theme of disappointment and duplicity from the partner. The singer sees the thought of the partner as disappointing as they never seem to fail to change their stories effortlessly. The bridge sees the singer calling out the partner to play again, and deception is their game, but why would they want to wear that shame? The shame speaks louder than words.


The song “Louder Than Words” by Celldweller is a part of the album “Wish Upon A Blackstar” by the same artist. The album was released in 2012 and features a mix of electronic rock, alternative metal, and industrial rock genres.


Line by Line Meaning

Actions speak louder than words do
A person's actions convey more truth and meaning than their words alone


Actions speak louder
Actions hold more weight and are more truthful than words alone


Shut up!
Stop talking and start acting honestly and with sincerity


So here we go again
You are repeating the same insincere behavior again


You're opening your mouth before you think
You are not considering the impact of your words or actions


Your insincerities
Your lack of honesty and sincerity


Are clinging to me like the stench of your last drink
Your insincerities have a lasting and unpleasant impact on me


(Shut up!)
Stop speaking insincerely


Did I really hear you say you're sorry?
I question the sincerity of your apology


Hard for me to believe
It's unlikely that I can trust what you say


I don't get how you're buying your own story
I don't understand how you can believe your own lies


You're piss broke emotionally
You lack emotional depth and sincerity


I'm watching
I am observing your actions and behavior


Listening
I am paying attention to your words and actions


The volume's always the same
Your words and actions are consistently insincere


I don't want to hear dead words from you
I don't want to hear empty, insincere apologies or promises


I just want to see what you will do
Your actions will speak louder than your words


So here it comes again
You are repeating your insincere behavior


A deafening parade of duplicity
Your consistent dishonesty and insincerity is overwhelming


Birds falling from the sky
Your insincerity has negative consequences


The air is poisoned by the breath you waste on me
Your words and actions have a negative impact on me


The thought of you has become so disappointing
I am saddened and let down by your insincerity


You never seem to fail to change the stories
You consistently bend the truth and alter your story to fit your needs


You so effortlessly breed
Your insincerity comes naturally to you


It's time to play again, deception is your game
You are starting a new cycle of insincerity, as deceit is a familiar pattern for you


But why would you want to wear that shame?
Why would you want the negative consequences of your false behavior?


It speaks louder than words
Your insincerity has a significant impact


(So here we go again)
You are repeating your insincere behavior


The volume's always the same
You consistently act insincerely


Shut up!
Stop speaking dishonestly and insincerely




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Klayton

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@DekriteN09

Klayton creates music that feels fresh in any year. Pure talent.

@settheshallow8913

@Alex Arias pop is always meh

@_cyber_hunter_

"Actions speak louder than words do
I don't want to hear dead words from you
Actions speak louder than words do
I just want to see what you will do"

@mikkey246

For whatever reason this song got stuck in my head 8 years later today 😂😂😂



🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@Seshikool

Can relate XD

@ballessss

yep

@tuantruong4784

For real

@AliKadhim-ow8mf

well a 2012 child might've been walking in middle school listening to this master piece, wonder where he went

@Lulu-nu3ff

The first song I've listened to by Celldweller. Even after all the years I'm still loving it <3

@tuantruong4784

This deserves 10 million views

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