Talk Is Cheap
Don Williams Lyrics


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Talk about life, talk about death
Talk about catching every breath
Talk about when, and talk about why!
Talk about do, and talk about don't
Talk about will and talk about won't
Talk about the sweet... bye and bye

[Chorus:]
Well, talk is cheap and times are wasting
Get busy living or at least die trying
Wine is for tasting, roads for taking
Talk is cheap and times are wasting!

Talk about right, and talk about wrong
Talk about trying to get along
Talk about the way it all would be.
Talk about now, and talk about then
Talk about everywhere you've been
Talk about being free.

[Chorus x2:]
Well, talk is cheap and times are wasting
Get busy living or at least die trying




Wine is for tasting, roads for taking
Talk is cheap and times are wasting!

Overall Meaning

In Don Williams's song "Talk Is Cheap", the lyrics focus on the idea that talk alone will not lead to any significant change or progress. The singer urges his listeners to stop just talking about life, death, right, wrong, and everything in between and start taking action towards the things they truly want to achieve. He encourages his audience to live in the moment and make the most of their time on earth, rather than just talking about their plans and dreams without any real effort. This is emphasized in the chorus, where the words "talk is cheap and times are wasting" are repeated to underscore the song's central message.


The lyrics also touch on the topics of freedom and living life to the fullest. The singer urges his listeners to "get busy living" and enjoy the journey, taking each moment as it comes and embrace the opportunities as they arise. The symbolism of wine and roads in the chorus tie in with this idea, suggesting that there is a whole world of experiences to be had and that we should seize the chance to taste them and explore them rather than just talking about them.


In summary, Don Williams's song "Talk Is Cheap" is a reminder to everyone to stop talking about their aspirations and dreams without any real action and to start living in the moment, taking the opportunities that arise, and enjoying the journey, no matter where it takes us.


Line by Line Meaning

Talk about life, talk about death
Let's talk about the fundamental aspects of life and death.


Talk about catching every breath
Let's talk about cherishing every moment, every breath we take.


Talk about when, and talk about why!
Let's discuss the past and the reasons behind what has happened.


Talk about do, and talk about don't
Let's discuss what actions we should and shouldn't take.


Talk about will and talk about won't
Let's discuss our desires and our limitations.


Talk about the sweet... bye and bye
Let's talk about the potential for a better tomorrow.


Talk about right, and talk about wrong
Let's talk about morality and ethics.


Talk about trying to get along
Let's discuss ways to live in harmony with others.


Talk about the way it all would be.
Let's talk about our ideal world and how we can strive towards it.


Talk about now, and talk about then
Let's discuss the present moment and the past that has led us here.


Talk about everywhere you've been
Let's talk about our life experiences and the places we have been.


Talk about being free.
Let's talk about the importance of freedom and ways to attain it.


Talk is cheap and times are wasting
Talking about things without taking any action is easy, but it's a waste of time.


Get busy living or at least die trying
We need to take action and make the most of our lives, or else we're just treading water.


Wine is for tasting, roads for taking
Life is meant to be enjoyed, so let's taste the wine and take the paths that excite us.


Talk is cheap and times are wasting!
This chorus repeats the main message of the song, urging us to take action rather than just talk.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER STAPLETON, GUY CLARK, MORGANE HAYES

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@hermosasons1

I wish I saw him one time. I may be 59 but I feel 30 when I hear these songs. Maybe that’s why I look young. All this good country music ❤❤❤❤

@lyndagaines5165

Don Williams can sing anything and I will love it. Love this song very much.

@JamesRobert-qc9te

Hello there beautiful. It’s nice having you here, you a fan also . Would like to get to know you more that’s if you do not mind…

@lyndagaines5165

@@JamesRobert-qc9te Hello I am a big fan of Don Williams.
I saw him once in concert.
He was great.

@victoriaohlendorf7525

Thats true, travelling around inside the celphone or really travelled in the reality of life..VPO.. TY!

@victoriaohlendorf7525

I travel also to zurich switzerland, climbing up to that pilatus mountain with my shoes in reality... VPO.. TY!

@user-lq9cm4ju3l

My favorite songs for sad times

@marthagillespie14

Sometimes talk costs lives. Sometimes words are lies, sometimes lines are all we have. Time must have its way with us but, nothing can stop what is coming. See you soon, my beloved. Time is never wasted but I just thank God that it is passing. ❣💯❣

@victoriaohlendorf7525

The next day in that rigis mountain, I have to ride in that cable car then I have muscle aches... VPO.. TY!

@victoriaohlendorf7525

Never talk to much, talking behind someone is sometimes bad judging...VPO.. TY!

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