It's the Talk of Thetown
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We were more than lovers,
We were more than sweethearts,
It's so hard to understand.

Don't know why it happened,
Don't know how it started,
Why should we be strangers,
After all we planned.

I can't show my face,
Can't go anyplace,
People stop an' stare,
It's so hard to bear,
Everybody knows you left me,
It's the talk of the town

Every time we meet,
My heart skips a beat,
We don't stop to speak,
'Though it's just a week,
Everybody knows you left me,
It's the talk of the town

We send out invitations,
To friends and relations,
Announcing our weddin' day
Friends and our relations,
Gave congratulations,
How can you face them?
What can you say?

Let's make up sweetheart,
We can't stay apart,
Don't let foolish pride,
Keep you from my side,
How can love like ours be ended?
It's the talk of the town
How can you face them?

What can you say?

Let's make up sweetheart,
We can't stay apart,
Don't let foolish pride,
Keep you from my side,
How can love like ours be ended?
It's the talk of the town, hm





It's the talk of the town.

Overall Meaning

The song "It's the Talk of the Town" by Harry Nilsson is a melancholic ballad about a relationship that has ended and the aftermath of the breakup. The song expresses the confusion and pain that the singer is feeling, not knowing why the relationship ended or how it started. The lyrics describe the awkwardness of encountering each other in public, and the shame of being the subject of gossip and speculation.


The first verse of the song describes the singer's frustration with the situation, that he and his lover were more than just sweethearts, and yet now they are strangers. He cannot show his face or go anywhere without people staring and whispering about his heartbreak. The second verse speaks to the confusion surrounding their engagement announcement, and the congratulations they received before the relationship crumbled. The chorus repeats the idea that their love should not have ended, and yet it is the talk of the town.


The song presents a powerful emotional message about the difficulty of moving on after a breakup, especially when it feels like everyone is watching and commenting on the situation. The melody and lyrics work together to create a sad, somber mood that encourages empathy for the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

We were more than lovers,
Our connection was stronger than just that of romantic partners,


We were more than sweethearts,
We had a deeper emotional bond than just being sweethearts,


It's so hard to understand.
The reason for our separation is difficult to comprehend.


Don't know why it happened,
I am unsure why our relationship fell apart,


Don't know how it started,
It is unclear how our relationship began to deteriorate,


Why should we be strangers,
There is no reason for us to be unfamiliar and unconnected with each other,


After all we planned.
Considering everything that we had envisioned and hoped for,


I can't show my face,
I cannot bear to be seen in public,


Can't go anyplace,
I cannot bring myself to go anywhere,


People stop an' stare,
Onlookers observe and take notice of my distress,


It's so hard to bear,
The emotional pain and suffering is unbearable,


Everybody knows you left me,
Word has spread that you have ended our relationship,


Every time we meet,
Whenever we cross paths,


My heart skips a beat,
My heart races with excitement and anticipation,


We don't stop to speak,
We do not pause to exchange words,


'Though it's just a week,
Even though it has only been a short period of time,


We send out invitations,
We extend invitations to those close to us,


To friends and relations,
To our acquaintances and family members,


Announcing our weddin' day
Informing others about our marriage plans,


Gave congratulations,
They offered their congratulations,


How can you face them?
How can you confront them after breaking off our engagement in such a public manner?


What can you say?
What could you possibly utter to them?


Let's make up sweetheart,
Let us reconcile, my dear,


We can't stay apart,
We cannot be separated,


Don't let foolish pride,
Do not allow foolish pride to ruin what we have,


Keep you from my side,
Do not let it keep you away from me,


How can love like ours be ended?
How can a love as strong as ours come to an end?


It's the talk of the town
Our relationship has become the topic of gossip and discussion in the community.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AL J NEIBURG, JERRY LEVINSON, MARTY SYMES

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