I Want To Hear It From You
Go West Lyrics


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There's a rumour i have heard
That it's over that's the word
You have found somebody new
Now i need
To hear you say it's not true

I call you up on the phone
No reply no one home
On my own and out of touch
I want to talk to you
I think you owe me that much

I want to hear it from you
(time to showdown)
I want to hear it from you
(here's the lowdown)
I want to hear you say
So long, baby, goodbye

There's a smile on your face
But your eyes give you away
If i'm wasting precious time
Why don't you play your hand
Is this the end of the line?

Years from now
You will remember
Someday you'll feel like i do
Someone will twist the knife in you

In your hunger to be free
You have made a fool of me
I can take the letting go
But it hurts to find
That i'm the last to know

There's a rumour i have heard
That it's over that's the word
You have found somebody new




Now i need
To hear you say it's not true.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Go West's song "I Want To Hear It From You" express a sense of desperation and confusion from the singer, who has heard rumors that their relationship is over and that their partner has moved on. The singer is hoping to connect with their loved one and hear the truth from them directly. They have tried calling but received no answer, leaving them feeling out of touch and unsure about what to do next.


The song's chorus highlights the urgency of the situation, with the singer demanding to "hear it from you." They want their partner to be honest about whether or not they have moved on and to say goodbye if that is the case. The song also touches on the pain and hurt of being the last to know, and how the experience of being betrayed by someone they loved will stay with them long after the relationship is over.


Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship and is seeking closure and honesty from their partner. It's a relatable experience and one that many people can relate to on a personal level.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a rumour i have heard
I've heard through the grapevine


That it's over that's the word
That our relationship is finished


You have found somebody new
You are with someone else


Now i need
I require


To hear you say it's not true
To hear from you that the rumor is false


I call you up on the phone
I attempt to contact you through voice communication


No reply no one home
I receive no response because you are not available


On my own and out of touch
I am alone and disconnected


I want to talk to you
I desire to converse with you


I think you owe me that much
I believe you have an obligation to speak with me


I want to hear it from you
I want to know the truth from your own mouth


(time to showdown)
(moment of truth)


I want to hear it from you
I want to know the truth from your own mouth


(here's the lowdown)
(give me the facts)


I want to hear you say
I want to hear the words directly from you


So long, baby, goodbye
That our relationship has officially come to an end


There's a smile on your face
You appear to be happy


But your eyes give you away
Your eyes reveal that you are not as content as you seem


If i'm wasting precious time
If I'm spending time on something unimportant


Why don't you play your hand
Why don't you tell me the truth


Is this the end of the line?
Is our relationship truly over?


Years from now
In the future


You will remember
You will not forget


Someday you'll feel like i do
One day, you will feel the pain that I'm feeling right now


Someone will twist the knife in you
Someone will cause you emotional pain


In your hunger to be free
In your desire to be unbound


You have made a fool of me
You have made me a laughingstock or caused me to feel foolish


I can take the letting go
I can handle parting ways


But it hurts to find
But it is painful to discover


That i'm the last to know
That I'm the final person to learn of the situation




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