Sticks And Stones
DIVINE COMEDY THE Lyrics
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Flesh is weak but darling we know that the ego's weaker still.
I've been hung, drawn and quartered,
Slowly slaughtered like a goat,
By the tongue of a woman who just couldn't let it go.
Sticks and stones may break my body but words can tear me apart.
So be careful what you tell me, spare a thought for my heart.
Broken bones fuse together, bruises never last for long,
But once they're said words stay spoken
And hearts stay broken from that moment on.
Sticks and stones may break my body, but words can tear me apart.
So be careful what you tell me, spare a thought for my heart.
The song "Sticks and Stones" by Divine Comedy The talks about the power of words and how they can hurt a person emotionally more than physical harm. The opening line, "You and I go together like the molar and the drill," sets the tone of the song as a relationship where one person is causing harm to another. The next line, "Flesh is weak but darling we know that the ego's weaker still," suggests that in this relationship, both parties have a weakness for their egos.
The chorus emphasizes the main message of the song, "Sticks and stones may break my body but words can tear me apart. So be careful what you tell me, spare a thought for my heart." The singer acknowledges that while physical harm may heal, the emotional pain caused by hurtful words can last much longer. The bridge of the song, "Broken bones fuse together, bruises never last for long, but once they're said words stay spoken and hearts stay broken from that moment on," further emphasizes that the wounds inflicted by words can be permanent.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I go together like the molar and the drill.
Our partnership is as strong as the bond between a tooth and the dental instrument that works on it.
Flesh is weak but darling we know that the ego's weaker still.
The human body is vulnerable, but our pride is even more fragile.
I've been hung, drawn and quartered,
I have been subjected to extreme punishment and humiliation.
Slowly slaughtered like a goat,
I have been killed off piece by piece, like a helpless animal.
By the tongue of a woman who just couldn't let it go.
A woman's words have been my torturer, as she constantly reminds me of my wrongs.
Sticks and stones may break my body but words can tear me apart.
Physical pain is fleeting, but emotional wounds inflicted by words can be lasting and devastating.
So be careful what you tell me, spare a thought for my heart.
Please choose your words carefully, and take into account the impact they may have on my emotions.
Broken bones fuse together, bruises never last for long,
Physical injuries eventually heal and fade away.
But once they're said words stay spoken
However, words that have been spoken can never be unsaid or undone.
And hearts stay broken from that moment on.
The hurt caused by harsh words can linger in a person's heart for a long time, even forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL HANNON, YANN PIERRE TIERSEN
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