empty words
Christina Aguilera/Steve Lu Lyrics
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Is they tend to hurt people
The funny thing about lies is
They're only lies
The funny thing about hearts is
They tend to break easy
The funny thing about healing is
I'm alright
Your voice was like a knife
It used to make me cry
You tried to cut my pride
Not this time
So go ahead and say the things you gotta say
You know you're only throwing empty words my way
'Cause you won't break me, you won't break me
You can't take me down, no
The funny thing about listening is
I don't have to hear you and the
Funny thing about talking is
Your words are tired
Now I've come to realize that
Life can be cruel but
The only approval that I need is mine
Your voice was like a knife
It used to make me cry
You tried to cut my pride
Not this time (yeah)
So go ahead and say the things you gotta say
You know you're only throwing empty words my way
'Cause you won't break me, you won't break me
You can't take me down, no
So go ahead and say the things you gotta say
You know you're only throwing empty words my way
'Cause you won't break me, you won't break me
You can't take me down, no
The hardest part of this
Cannot be heard or seen
This journey starts when I begin loving me
So go ahead and say the things you gotta say
You know you're only throwing empty words my way
'Cause you won't break me, you won't break me
You can't take me down, no
So go ahead and say the things you gotta say
You know you're only throwing empty words my way
'Cause you won't break me, you won't break me
You can't take me down, no
So go ahead and say the things you gotta say
You know you're only throwing empty words my way
In Christina Aguilera's song Empty Words, she is talking about the effect of hurtful words on people. She starts by highlighting the irony in how hurt people tend to hurt others and how lies are just lies. She then goes on to talk about how easy it is for hearts to break and how healing can take place over time. This shows the power of time to heal wounds.
The verses also talk about a relationship in which one person tries to hurt the other person through words. Christina Aguilera uses a metaphor to compare the person's voice to a knife that used to make her cry. However, she has reached a point where she isn't affected by the hurtful words anymore. In the chorus, she confidently asserts that she isn't going to let the person's empty words bring her down or break her because she knows the importance of self-love.
The overall message of the song is to encourage people not to let others' hurtful words get to them but to believe in themselves and their own worth. It's about taking the journey towards self-love, which sometimes involves learning to tune out the negativity of others.
Line by Line Meaning
The funny thing about hurting people
It's ironic that people who are hurt tend to hurt others.
Is they tend to hurt people
Hurting people often unintentionally end up hurting others around them.
The funny thing about lies is
Lies may seem deceiving, but ultimately they are just falsehoods.
They're only lies
Lies are futile and serve no real purpose.
The funny thing about hearts is
Hearts are fragile and can easily break due to emotional pain.
They tend to break easy
Hearts are not strong and can easily be hurt by others' actions or words.
The funny thing about healing is
The process of healing can be difficult and lengthy, but in the end, you'll be okay.
I'm alright
I have overcome the pain and am now in a better place.
Your voice was like a knife
Your words were hurtful and cut deep like a sharp blade.
It used to make me cry
Your words had a painful impact on me and made me cry.
You tried to cut my pride
You attempted to harm my self-confidence and sense of worth.
Not this time
I won't let you harm me or bring me down like you used to.
So go ahead and say the things you gotta say
Go ahead and speak your mind, but it won't affect me anymore.
You know you're only throwing empty words my way
Your words have no power over me and hold no real weight.
'Cause you won't break me, you won't break me
I am strong enough now to resist your harmful words and actions.
You can't take me down, no
You will not bring me down or harm me anymore.
The funny thing about listening is
It's amusing that I have the power to choose not to listen to you anymore.
I don't have to hear you and the
I am not obligated to listen and subject myself to your hurtful words.
Funny thing about talking is
Despite your constant talking, your words are bland and uninteresting to me now.
Your words are tired
Your words have lost their power and impact on me over time.
Now I've come to realize that
I've learned and understood that
Life can be cruel but
Life can be harsh and difficult, but
The only approval that I need is mine
I do not need others' validation or approval to feel good about myself.
The hardest part of this
The difficult aspect of this situation is
Cannot be heard or seen
It's not something that is visible to others or easy to explain.
This journey starts when I begin loving me
The process of healing and moving on starts when I start to love and appreciate myself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: NIKKI FLORES, ALEXANDRA TAMPOSI, MICHAEL BUSBEE, CHRISTINA AGUILERA
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