I Don't Want To Talk About It
Everything But the Girl Lyrics
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That you've prob'bly been cryin' forever,
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you
They're a mirror.
I don't want to talk about it
How you broke my heart.
If I stay here just a little bit longer,
If I stand all alone
Will the shadow hide the color of my heart
Blue for the tears, black for the night's fears
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you
They're a mirror
I don't want to talk about it, how you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
This ol' heart.
If I stay here just a little bit longer,
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
My heart, whoa, heart.
The lyrics to Everything But the Girl's song I Don't Want To Talk About It depict a person who has been deeply hurt by another person and is still struggling to come to terms with it. The opening lines suggest that the person has been crying for a long time and is completely devastated, as symbolized by the empty stars of the night sky. The second stanza reveals the singer's reluctance to discuss the matter as it would mean reopening the wounds that have already left them hurting. The next lines ask if the color of the singer's heart would be hidden if they were to stand alone, with their emotions obscure in the shadow. The colors he chooses are blue for tears and black for fear, both of which are different shades of the same emotion, sadness.
In the chorus, the singer repeats that they don't want to talk about the matter, as it's a heartbreak that is too fresh to discuss openly. There's an underlying sense of hope that maybe if they stay here for a little longer, the other person will understand the pain they have caused. The repetition of 'my heart' at the end of the song indicates the deep attachment they had towards the person, which has caused this great pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell by your eyes
I can see the pain deep in your soul
That you've prob'bly been cryin' forever,
You've been suffering for a while and crying your heart out
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you
The beauty around does not seem to captivate you
They're a mirror.
They reflect the emptiness you feel inside
I don't want to talk about it
I'm afraid to open up about my pain
How you broke my heart.
The way you treated me has left wounds that won't heal
If I stay here just a little bit longer,
If I don't leave this place yet
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
Can you please lend an ear to what I feel inside?
If I stand all alone
If I am left alone
Will the shadow hide the color of my heart
Will my pain be concealed and remain unnoticed?
Blue for the tears, black for the night's fears
Demonstrating the depth of my sorrow and unease
My heart, whoa, heart.
The focus is firmly on the deep, personal feelings residing within
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Danny Whitten
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ruthieboots4325
Forgotten how beautiful this song is, and her voice is so special.
@MELLYBOY58
SO SPECIAL ....capitols 😁✌️✌️🇬🇧🇬🇧
@oliviatong7313
They played this song in that tiny station of Jardin, Colombia. Brought back so much emotion from my school days. I am happy some names are unforgettable.
@cassieboroski4369
She has one of the most beautiful voices ever. Completely underrated. I've been listening to them since they first formed and I still love them till this day.
@therendzi
: ) We think alike.
@dilmaarce2647
Yes they are 🥰
@CARNELIANTURQUOISE
They weren't "underrated" when they were at the height of their careers...some listen to what's popular and some listen to what's outstanding
@justincarr8178
And its a cover of a Rod Stewart classic
@fastfrankblack
Such a great band name. And what is it about her voice. So distinctive immediately. There’s not really anyone else like them.
@AHC63
Their music is fabulous - from their first album to their most current work released this year, the entire package is outstanding.