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Only Words
Deborah Gibson Lyrics
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'Cause my one desire is you and I need you now
More than ever if it takes forever and I know
These things are things you've heard
But up 'til now they were only words
[Chorus]
Dancing on the lips of intimate strangers
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
Now I feel like a wise old man
I now understand all the how's, the when's, the whys
These thoughts are mine for the very first time
Love it springs, it blooms, eternal and true
It may sound like nothing new to you
Only words
[Chorus]
Here's hoping that we'll never break the silence
Here's hoping that we never run from ourselves
Here's hoping "can't" and "never", "not now"
And "gee it's time to go" are words we'll never know
[Chorus]
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
The lyrics to Deborah Gibson's song "Only Words" talk about the experience of finally understanding the depth and meaning behind common phrases and expressions that are often used to express love and romantic feelings. The song begins with the singer urging her love interest to take her hand and promises to take them higher. She reveals that her one desire is the person she's singing to and that she needs them more than ever before. She acknowledges that the phrases she's using are things that have been heard before, but they have never been fully understood until now.
The chorus of the song speaks about the power of words in evoking emotions and sensations. The lyrics describe the experience of feeling like wise old men who finally understand the when, why, and how of love. The singer acknowledges that the phrases she's using are not new, but they still hold a profound emotional connection. The chorus ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that the power of these words can be transformative, and they can help people connect intimately.
The final verse of the song stresses the importance of not breaking the moment's silence and not running away from our inner selves when we face challenging times in our relationship. The lyrics suggest that the words "can't," "never," "not now," and "gee, it's time to go" are the kinds of words that can create distance between people if used carelessly. The song's message seems to be that words are powerful, and if we use them wisely, they can overcome the challenges of romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby take my hand and I'll take you higher
Come with me and I'll lift you up to new heights
'Cause my one desire is you and I need you now
I want only you and I need you urgently
More than ever if it takes forever and I know
I need you more than ever, even if it takes a long time
These things are things you've heard
You've probably heard these things before
But up 'til now they were only words
But up until now, they have been empty promises
Dancing on the lips of intimate strangers
Promises are easily made and broken between people who barely know each other
Shallow like the city, now they're vivid like the sun
Promises used to be meaningless like the city, but now they are bright and clear like the sun
Blinding me with spirit
The promises are so full of life and energy that they are overwhelming
In the night my private soul can hear it
Even in quiet moments, I can hear the promises calling out to me
Common as the hummingbirds
Promises are made frequently and can be easily overlooked
Now I feel like a wise old man
Now I feel like I understand the meaning and importance of promises
I now understand all the how's, the when's, the whys
I now understand how promises are made, when they are kept or broken, and why they are important
These thoughts are mine for the very first time
These ideas are now clear in my mind for the first time
Love it springs, it blooms, eternal and true
True love is always growing and will never die
It may sound like nothing new to you
This may sound like common knowledge to you
Here's hoping that we'll never break the silence
I hope that we won't ruin the peaceful silence between us
Here's hoping that we never run from ourselves
I hope that we won't try to escape from our true feelings
Here's hoping "can't" and "never", "not now"
I hope we won't use negative words like "can't", "never", and "not now"
And "gee it's time to go" are words we'll never know
And we won't ever have to say "gee it's time to go"
Blinding me with spirit
The promises are so powerful that they are overwhelming
In the night my private soul can hear it
Even when it's quiet, I can still hear and feel the promises
Common as the hummingbirds
Promises are everywhere, easy to make and easy to forget about
But they were only words
But in the end, the promises may only be empty words
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César Delgado Villena
Baby take my hand and I'll take you higher
'Cause my one desire is you and I need you now
More than ever if it takes forever and I know
These things are things you've heard
But up 'til now they were only words
Dancing on the lips of intimate strangers
Shallow like the city, now they're vivid like the sun
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
Now I feel like a wise old man
I now understand all the how's, the when's, the whys
These thoughts are mine for the very first time
Love it springs, it blooms, eternal and true
It may sound like nothing new to you
Only words
Dancing on the lips of intimate strangers
Shallow like the city, now they're vivid like the sun
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
Here's hoping that we'll never break the silence
Here's hoping that we never run from ourselves
Here's hoping "can't" and "never", "not now"
And "gee it's time to go" are words we'll never know
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
R Gray
She is a batch of precious love..this song is so excellent, as is the entire disc...everybody was going thru changes she was there .
Davy Bellens
I love this song!!! She has a great voice
dawn grasso
love this song real talent
TheMichaelAdlerCarey
I have LOVED the Deborah album since the day it came out in 1996, The duet Cry Tonight is amazing. The remixes on the album are hot too.
C. Pat
One of my favourite Debbie Gibson songs!!!
James Collins
Love this song! I also adore the duet "Cry Tonight" off of this album.
Gerald Benally
Love this song....love the 'Dance Edit' of this song even more! It was the first version of this song I've heard and i like it much better than the album version.
César Delgado Villena
Baby take my hand and I'll take you higher
'Cause my one desire is you and I need you now
More than ever if it takes forever and I know
These things are things you've heard
But up 'til now they were only words
Dancing on the lips of intimate strangers
Shallow like the city, now they're vivid like the sun
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
Now I feel like a wise old man
I now understand all the how's, the when's, the whys
These thoughts are mine for the very first time
Love it springs, it blooms, eternal and true
It may sound like nothing new to you
Only words
Dancing on the lips of intimate strangers
Shallow like the city, now they're vivid like the sun
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
Here's hoping that we'll never break the silence
Here's hoping that we never run from ourselves
Here's hoping "can't" and "never", "not now"
And "gee it's time to go" are words we'll never know
Blinding me with spirit
In the night my private soul can hear it
Common as the hummingbirds
But they were only words
Andrew Flood
I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!!
keanu erskine cationg
i love this song!! promise~!!!!