We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard Lyrics


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Used to think that life was sweet.
Used to think we were so complete.
I can't believe you'd throw it away.

Used to feel we had it made.
Used to feel we could sail away.
Can you imagine how I feel today.
Well it seems a long time ago you were the lonely one.
Now it comes to letting go you are the only one.
Do you know what you've done.

It's so funny how we don't talk anymore.
It's so funny why we don't talk anymore.
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep.
it's so funny how we don't talk anymore.

Well it really doesn't matter to me.
I guess you're leaving was meant to be.
It's down to you now you want to be free.
Well I hope you know which way to go you're on your own again.
And don't come crying to me when you're the lonely one.
Remember what you've done.

It's so funny how we don't talk anymore.
It's so funny why we don't talk anymore
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep.
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore.

But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep.
It's so funny how we don't talk.





But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep.
It's so funny how we don't talk.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cliff Richard's song "We Don't Talk Anymore" are about a once happy relationship that has come to an end. The song starts with the singer reflecting on how he used to think that life was sweet and that he and his partner were complete. He can't believe that she could just throw it all away. They used to feel like they had it made and could sail away, but now he can't imagine how he feels today.


The singer continues to reflect on how things have changed. It seems like a long time ago that his partner was the lonely one, but now she's the one who is letting go. He asks if she knows what she's done. It's so funny how they don't talk anymore, but he's not losing sleep over it.


The song takes a turn when the singer states that it really doesn't matter to him. He believes her leaving was meant to be and that she's free to go her own way. He hopes she knows which way to go because she's on her own again. He warns her not to come crying to him when she's the lonely one because she's the one who ended things. The song ends with the repeated lyrics of how it's so funny how they don't talk anymore.


The song is a reflection on the end of a relationship and the feelings of hurt and confusion that come with it. The lyrics capture the sense of loss and the realization that sometimes people grow apart and no longer communicate. The playful repetition of the phrase "so funny how we don't talk anymore" adds a touch of sadness and humor to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Used to think that life was sweet.
I used to see life as a happy and enjoyable experience.


Used to think we were so complete.
I used to think that we were perfect for each other and our relationship was everything I wanted.


I can't believe you'd throw it away.
I can't understand why you would end our relationship.


Used to feel we had it made.
I used to feel that we were in a great place in our lives and relationship.


Used to feel we could sail away.
I used to feel that we could conquer any challenge and escape from any problems we faced.


Can you imagine how I feel today.
Can you imagine the pain I am going through now that our relationship is over?


Well it seems a long time ago you were the lonely one.
In the past, it seemed like I was the only one who was alone and needed you.


Now it comes to letting go you are the only one.
Now that it's time to move on and end things, you are the one who wants to let go.


Do you know what you've done.
Do you understand the impact of your actions and how much they have hurt me?


It's so funny how we don't talk anymore.
It's strange and ironic that we used to be so close and now we don't even talk.


It's so funny why we don't talk anymore.
It's hard to understand why we have become so distant and disconnected from each other.


Well it really doesn't matter to me.
Regardless of how I feel about the situation, it doesn't change the fact that you have left.


I guess you're leaving was meant to be.
I suppose your decision to leave was inevitable and destined to happen.


It's down to you now you want to be free.
It's up to you to decide what you want and if you want to be free from our relationship.


Well I hope you know which way to go you're on your own again.
I hope you can figure out what the best path is for yourself now that you're single again and don't have me to rely on.


And don't come crying to me when you're the lonely one.
Don't come looking for comfort from me if you end up feeling alone and regretful.


Remember what you've done.
Remember the choices you made and the hurt you caused me.


But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep.
I'm not losing any sleep or worrying excessively about our breakup.


It's so funny how we don't talk anymore.
It's amusing and ironic how much we have drifted apart.


But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep.
I'm not losing any sleep or worrying excessively about our breakup.


It's so funny how we don't talk.
It's strange and sad how much we have lost touch with each other.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN TARNEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@funnypetworld2021

Não tem como ficar parado ouvindo esta bela canção. Vinda longa a Cliff Richard.

@dallasj244

still rocking with this in 2024, any other 50-60-70 & 80 year olds still doing the same!?

@seanbonella

who's still listening in 2024????

@leathernlatexmicrominiskir3784

IT'S 2023 WHO IS OUT THERE STILL LISTENING TO THIS GREAT 1979 CLASSIC?

@juanitarodriguez2185

I miss these days 😞😭

@joanneparkinson1723

Nearly four years since I lost my mum and music like this sends me right back to my childhood. RIP mum ❤

@lundsweden

People make fun of Cliff, but the man can definitely sing!

@conshygirl592

We don't search for old songs, we search for old memories❤

@jochimbenschneider1915

Back to my young youth. Such a better time than this sick culture today.

@TheLizardKing1967

In 1979, Richard's single "We Don't Talk Anymore" became the highest selling record of his career achieving worldwide sales over 4 million.

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