Showdown
Gallagher and Lyle Lyrics


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Listen to me babe, let me have my say
I know you, you're soft and warm
Don't act so hurt and hard, and far away
Okay so we had our showdown
Okay so we had our showdown
Okay so we had our showdown
You know it's best for us
And though it really hurts
Just like a poison it had to come out
And in the end there's nothing beats
A good old heart to heart
And now we've had our showdown
Okay so we had our showdown
Okay so we had our showdown
But if that's the way you want it
If that's the way you want it
Then I'll take a trip
And I'll just pack my grip
And in the morning
I'll just slipaway showdown, showdown

Now it's all been said, we've done our crying
You're still here, and so am I
Let's try again, this time with no lying
C'mon you can't leave me now
Okay so we had our showdown
Okay so we had our showdown
But if that's the way you want it
But if that's the way you want it
Then I'll leave you now
Though I don't see how
I can go, when I know I want to stay

Showdown
Showdown
But if that's the way you want it
If it's really the way you want it
I'll take a trip
And I'll just pack my grip
And in the morning
I'll just slipaway




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Overall Meaning

The song "Showdown" by Gallagher and Lyle is a ballad about a rocky relationship between two people who have reached a point where they can no longer keep their feelings bottled up. The song speaks to the idea of conflicts and the need for discussing problems in a relationship. It details a couple who have reached a point where they realise that they must have a 'showdown' in order to save their relationship. The lyrics urge the other person to come back and talk things through. The song is blended with powerful guitar solos and a chorus that provokes deep emotion.


The singer tells his lover that he wants to have his say and encourages her not to be so hurt and distant. He acknowledges that they had a showdown, but argues that it was for the best because they needed to air their differences. Despite the pain, they both feel, they also acknowledge that the confrontation was necessary. They also agree to work at their relationship and not to repeat the same mistakes.


After their showdown, the couple has reached a point of honesty and vulnerability, and they recognise that they both have more to say to one another. They both agree to start again, to be truthful to each other, and start trusting each other. The song's lyrics show the beauty of forgiveness and the strength of facing difficult issues, ultimately leading to an authentic and natural bond that is based on mutual love and respect.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen to me babe, let me have my say
I want to express myself, please give me the chance to speak


I know you, you're soft and warm
I understand your nature, you're gentle and affectionate


Don't act so hurt and hard, and far away
Do not isolate yourself from me, act like your true self


Okay so we had our showdown
We've had our confrontation and discussed the issues


You know it's best for us
It's for our own good and well-being


And though it really hurts
Although it's painful


Just like a poison it had to come out
It was toxic, we needed to address it and remove it from our relationship


And in the end there's nothing beats
Ultimately, nothing is better


A good old heart to heart
Than having an honest and sincere conversation


But if that's the way you want it
If that's what you truly desire


Then I'll take a trip
I'll go away for a while


And I'll just pack my grip
I'll just bring my belongings


And in the morning
The following day


I'll just slip away
I'll quietly leave without causing a fuss


Now it's all been said, we've done our crying
We've said everything there is to say, we've expressed our emotions


You're still here, and so am I
We're both still present, we haven't given up on each other


Let's try again, this time with no lying
Let's give it another shot, but this time, let's be truthful with each other


C'mon you can't leave me now
Please don't leave me, we can still work things out


Though I don't see how
I'm unsure how we can mend our relationship


I can go, when I know I want to stay
Even though I want to stay with you, I'll leave if it's what you truly want




Writer(s): GRAHAM LYLE, BERNARD GALLAGHER

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