It's the Talk of the Town
Harry 'Sweets' Edison Lyrics
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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.
The lyrics to Harry 'Sweets' Edison's song "It's the Talk of the Town" depict a heartbroken narrator who is struggling to cope with the end of a relationship and the subsequent public scrutiny that comes with it. The singer reflects on the depth of their love, emphasizing that they were more than just lovers or sweethearts. The extreme difficulty in understanding why the relationship ended becomes a recurring theme, as the singer laments not knowing why or how it started. Despite their confusion, the singer acknowledges that they shouldn't be strangers after all the plans they made together.
The song emphasizes the public attention that the breakup has garnered, with people staring and gossiping about the singer. They feel a sense of shame and humiliation, unable to show their face or go out in public without the disapproving gazes of others. The pain of everyone knowing that their partner has left them becomes an unbearable burden. Even when they do bump into each other, the singer's heart skips a beat, but they don't stop to speak, showing the emotional distance between them.
The second part of the song highlights the preparations for their wedding day and the congratulations they received from friends and family. The singer questions how their partner will face these people and what they can possibly say to explain their sudden departure. The plea to make up and not let foolish pride keep them apart reveals the singer's desire to mend the relationship and keep their love alive.
In summary, "It's the Talk of the Town" explores the aftermath of a broken relationship, the confusion surrounding the reasons for its end, and the public scrutiny and shame that the singer feels. It delves into the longing to reconcile and questions how a love like theirs could be so abruptly ended.
Line by Line Meaning
We were more than lovers,
Our connection went beyond being mere romantic partners,
We were more than sweethearts,
Our bond was deeper and more intimate than just being lovers,
It's so hard to understand.
The reasons behind our separation are difficult to comprehend.
Don't know why it happened,
I am uncertain of the cause of our breakup,
Don't know how it started,
I am unsure of the origin of our relationship's decline,
Why should we be strangers,
There is no reason for us to become unfamiliar to each other,
After all we planned.
Especially considering all the plans we had made together.
I can't show my face,
I am unable to display myself openly,
Can't go anyplace,
I am unable to venture out,
People stop an' stare,
Everywhere I go, people pause and gaze at me,
It's so hard to bear,
This burden of scrutiny is incredibly difficult to handle,
Everybody knows you left me,
The fact that you ended our relationship is widely known,
It's the talk of the town
Our situation has become a topic of conversation among the community.
Every time we meet,
Whenever we encounter each other,
My heart skips a beat,
My heart flutters with anticipation,
We don't stop to speak,
We don't pause to exchange words,
'Though it's just a week,
Even though it has only been a week,
Everybody knows you left me,
Everyone is aware that you left me,
It's the talk of the town
Our situation has become a topic of conversation among the community.
We send out invitations,
We had sent out invitations to our loved ones,
To friends and relations,
To our close friends and family members,
Announcing our weddin' day
Informing them about our upcoming wedding day
Friends and our relations,
Our friends and family members,
Gave congratulations,
They expressed their joy and well-wishes,
How can you face them?
How will you confront them now?
What can you say?
What explanation or excuse can you provide?
Let's make up sweetheart,
Let's reconcile, my love,
We can't stay apart,
We cannot remain separated,
Don't let foolish pride,
Do not allow misguided pride to intervene,
Keep you from my side,
Prevent you from being with 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 situation has become a topic of conversation among the community.
How can you face them?
How will you confront them now?
What can you say?
What explanation or excuse can you provide?
Let's make up sweetheart,
Let's reconcile, my love,
We can't stay apart,
We cannot remain separated,
Don't let foolish pride,
Do not allow misguided pride to intervene,
Keep you from my side,
Prevent you from being with 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, hm
Our situation has become a topic of conversation among the community.
It's the talk of the town.
Our situation has become a topic of conversation among the community.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL J NEIBURG, JERRY LEVINSON, MARTY SYMES
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