Cheap Talk
Death from Above 1979 Lyrics


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She uses her body
To say the things that she can't say
But I don't know why, I can't lie
I could never really move that way, ay

So listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Get on my knees
Yeah!
I beg it, please
Yeah!

What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last

What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last

I notice you noticing me
The way that you walk in that I believe
Everythin' you said
Your body won't lie in bed

So listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Now listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Get on the floor
Yeah!
I want some more
Yeah!

What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last

What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last

She is in the back seat
Buyin' everythin' he says
While he's runnin' like a bull
That you look in the mirror, air

You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around




You can turn around
You can turn around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cheap Talk by Death from Above 1979 depict a man who is fixated on a woman who uses her body to communicate what she can't say. The man is drawn to this woman and becomes obsessed with her. He is also aware of the fact that this woman is easily swayed by men who talk a big game. The lyrics "she is in the back seat buying everything he says while he's running like a bull" indicate that the woman is with another man who is manipulating her with his words. However, the man singing this song believes that talking cheap will never last and that ultimately, action and true feelings will have to come into play.


The lyrics of this song also express the man's desire to fulfill his own physical desires with this woman. He expresses his feelings by saying "Now listen, I go crazy, the way she makes me, Get on the floor, Yeah! I want some more, Yeah!" The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes his obsession with this woman, which may eventually lead him down a destructive path.


Overall, the lyrics of Cheap Talk convey powerful themes of obsession, desire, and manipulation. The man singing the song is drawn to a woman who uses her body to communicate and ultimately feels that those who only talk a big game will never truly last.


Line by Line Meaning

She uses her body To say the things that she can't say But I don't know why, I can't lie I could never really move that way, ay
The woman in question is using her body to communicate the things she cannot say through words, but the singer cannot relate to this and does not understand why anyone would choose to do so. They confess that they are physically incapable of moving in the way that she does.


So listen, I go crazy The way she makes me Get on my knees Yeah! I beg it, please Yeah!
Despite the singer's lack of understanding, they are still deeply affected by the woman's actions and are willing to submit to her desires at any cost. They are practically begging for more of her attention and approval.


What he said What she said It doesn't really matter in the end I can see it goin' fast Talkin' cheap will never last
The singer dismisses the empty words and meaningless conversation between the man and woman, since he perceives their relationship as being fleeting and insubstantial.


I notice you noticing me The way that you walk in that I believe Everythin' you said Your body won't lie in bed
The artist is aware of the woman's attention on him, and he is convinced that her actions are truthful even if what she says cannot be trusted. He believes that her body reveals her true feelings.


So listen, I go crazy The way she makes me Now listen, I go crazy The way she makes me Get on the floor Yeah! I want some more Yeah!
The artist is caught up in the moment and again expresses his enthusiasm for the woman's actions, building on his previous declaration that her behavior drives him to madness.


She is in the back seat Buyin' everythin' he says While he's runnin' like a bull That you look in the mirror, air
The lyrics describe a scenario in which the woman is unquestioningly accepting everything the man says, while he is behaving recklessly with no regard for the consequences, like a bull charging forward blindly. This is compared to someone looking into a mirror to refer to the idea of self-reflection and introspection.


You can turn around You can turn around You can turn around You can turn around You can turn around You can turn around
The final lines seem to offer a bit of hope or encouragement for the listener to change their behavior or make a different choice in some way. The repetition of the line suggests that the singer is trying to convince the subject to turn around and make a change for the better.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sebastien Grainger, Jesse Keeler

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Rocio Sforza

She uses her body
To say the things that she can't say
But I don't know why, I can't lie
I could never really move that way, ay
So listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Get on my knees
Yeah!
I beg it, please
Yeah!
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
I notice you noticing me
The way that you walk in that I believe
Everythin' you said
Your body won't lie in bed
So listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Now listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Get on the floor
Yeah!
I want some more
Yeah!
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
She is in the back seat
Buyin' everythin' he says
While he's runnin' like a bull
That you look in the mirror, air
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around



All comments from YouTube:

Angelo Penalver

One of those rare moments in music where you ask "how are they gonna top the last album?" and they do

boyman

I still prefer Youre A Woman I'm a Machine tbh

canal ONDAS

That's what I'm asking myself now that they seem to be back at the studio.
Still, fucking glad they're coming out with more material this often!

TheBleackone

These guys piss talent. Amazing.

Zachary Goode

Those bass arpeggios are groovy.

Jermy Hopkisn

@Alpaca Jones yeah I fucking LOVE playing the chorus and coda riffs.

Alpaca Jones

Such a fun riff to play as well 😍

Rocio Sforza

She uses her body
To say the things that she can't say
But I don't know why, I can't lie
I could never really move that way, ay
So listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Get on my knees
Yeah!
I beg it, please
Yeah!
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
I notice you noticing me
The way that you walk in that I believe
Everythin' you said
Your body won't lie in bed
So listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Now listen, I go crazy
The way she makes me
Get on the floor
Yeah!
I want some more
Yeah!
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
What he said
What she said
It doesn't really matter in the end
I can see it goin' fast
Talkin' cheap will never last
She is in the back seat
Buyin' everythin' he says
While he's runnin' like a bull
That you look in the mirror, air
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around
You can turn around

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