Unspoken Words
Ed Whicher Lyrics
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Stop speaking just for a second
I need to show you
Just to explain myself
‘Cos I lost my head and I jumped the mark
Showed you someone i'm really not and those
Unspoken words came second again
Ruled by impatience and alcohol so
I'll Give you the time
And just watch with all that you need
And I'll leave those unspoken words to second again
Yeah I'll leave those unspoken words to second again
Cos when it hurts like that
I don't want to give it up
When it felt like that
I don't want to give it up
And as it gets colder
Still we get older
I'd drive through the night
Sleep tight the music told you
Cos it felt like that
And I don't want to give it up, not give it up
And now I'm living like I lost somebody close
But in reality you just leave everybody loose
And you didn't know it even though you let it go
So I'll stand the silence
And the bad bad news
But I won't break it off
No I can't leave it all up to you
Cos you could be the writer
And my muse
When there's something tells me
It's still all there in you
Cos when it hurts like that
I don't want to give it up
When it felt like that
I don't want to give it up
And as it gets colder
Still we get older
I'd drive through the night
Sleep tight the music told ya
Cos it hurt like that and it felt like that
And it won't be bad
So sit down now
Stop speaking just for a second
The song "Unspoken Words" by Ed Whicher talks about the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship that has ended. The singer is regretful for losing his head and showing someone he wasn't really himself. He acknowledges that the unspoken words that could have saved their relationship came second to his impatience and excessive drinking.
The singer is now aware of his mistakes and is willing to give their relationship another chance, driving through the night and standing the silence to make amends. He doesn't want to give up on the possibility of rekindling their love, even if it hurts like before.
The song highlights the importance of communication and how being vulnerable and open with each other can save a relationship. It also touches on the regret and pain that comes after a relationship ends and the desire to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit down now
Please take a seat
Stop speaking just for a second
Could you please be quite for a moment
I need to show you
I need to explain myself
Just to explain myself
I need to clarify my thoughts and feelings
‘Cos I lost my head and I jumped the mark
Because I lost control of my emotions and didn't act appropriately
Showed you someone i'm really not and those
I presented a false version of myself
Unspoken words came second again
My words didn't accurately convey my true thoughts and feelings
Now I'm tangled up in some unknown
I'm confused and uncertain
Ruled by impatience and alcohol so
My actions are being guided by a lack of patience and drinking alcohol
I'll Give you the time
I'll allow you the time you need
And just watch with all that you need
Observe with whatever attention you require
Cos when it hurts like that
I don't want to give up when things are difficult
I don't want to give it up
I don't want to abandon this situation
When it felt like that
When it seemed like it could work
And as it gets colder
As time passes and things become more difficult
Still we get older
We continue to age and grow
I'd drive through the night
I would go to great lengths and persevere
Sleep tight the music told you
The music helped you sleep through the night
And now I'm living like I lost somebody close
My current situation feels like I lost someone important to me
But in reality you just leave everybody loose
But the truth is that I'm the one who has been pushing people away
And you didn't know it even though you let it go
I didn't realize what was happening, even though I let it happen
So I'll stand the silence
I'll accept the discomfort of being silent
And the bad bad news
Even if the news is difficult or upsetting
But I won't break it off
I won't abandon this situation
No I can't leave it all up to you
I can't put all the responsibility on you
Cos you could be the writer
You have the ability to control the narrative
And my muse
And inspire my creativity
When there's something tells me
When I have a feeling or intuition
It's still all there in you
That the potential is still within you
And it won't be bad
And it won't turn out poorly
Contributed by Lincoln D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Inging Nichanan
Seriously, this song deserves more views and likes than this. This song just made me cry so hard. Dont give up!
Ed Whicher
Wow, what kind words! I hope it was good crying? Thanks for the comment - more music on the way :)
alice loizides
This song is absolutely phenomenal and I just can't stop listening to it! Keep doing what you're doing
Ed Whicher
Wow, thanks for the high praise! More tunes coming soon.
Blanqui Molina
I really love your voice, your lirycs and your melody!!!! Thanks for this awesome song!!!
Ed Whicher
Thank you for listening! xx
Grace Nelson
this is the first song i heard of you on spotify, and i fell in love!! you’re amazing, can’t wait for more tunes! x
Ed Whicher
Thanks Grace! What kind words :) Plenty more music on the way, thanks so much for listening! x
Julia Martinez
What a wonderful wonderful song. I love the way you transmit! I can't stop listening this amazing work of art!!!! I'm in love with your music!
Ed Whicher
I have only just seen this comment! Thanks so much for your lovely words Julia, I have new music out in a few weeks and hopefully you will like is just as much! Thanks for listening x