Talk
James Spaite Lyrics
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It's been a while since we last talked
I was a child
You were a child but that was last fall
And what hurts the worst is to know
That I've tried but it seems like
You won't let anyone get close
I was wrong
But baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
How long are you going to hold this on?
Baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
You know that we've both come so f- far along since we last talked
I was wrong
But baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
How long are you going to hold this on?
Baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
You know your memories have become so f- fond since we last talked
It's been awhile
It's been awhile since we last talked
I was a child
You were a child but that was last fall
And what hurts the worst is to know
That I've tried but it seems like
You won't let anyone get close
I was wrong
But baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
How long are you going to hold this on?
Baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
You know that we've both come so f- far along since we last talked
I was wrong
But baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
How long are you going to hold this on?
Baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
You know your memories have become so f- fond since we last talked
Autumns disease
Stripped the green from the trees
It left me
With a symphony
Of warm colored tones
I may never have known
Had I not fractured these bones
It led me home
Put a king on my throne
Who calls me his own
The lyrics to James Spaite's song "Talk" speak about reconnecting with someone after a long period of time. The first verse describes how it has been a while since they last talked, harkening back to when they were both children. Yet, despite the singer's attempts to get close to this person again, it seems like they won't let anyone in. The chorus then expresses the singer's desire for this person to speak with them and let go of whatever they are holding onto. The second verse is a repeat of the first, emphasizing the distance that has grown between them.
The lyrics use repetition and stuttering in the chorus to create a sense of urgency and desperation. The singer wants to reconnect with this person and let go of whatever hurt or baggage they are carrying. The use of autumn as a metaphor in "Autumns disease / Stripped the green from the trees" is a nod to the changing of seasons and the natural cycles of life. It's a way of saying that sometimes things need to fall apart in order for something new and beautiful to grow in its place.
Overall, the song "Talk" is about the difficulties of reconnecting with someone after time has passed, but also the potential beauty that can come from it. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret, but also hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a while
It's been a while since we last talked
It's been a while since we last talked
We haven't spoken in some time
I was a child
I was young at the time
You were a child but that was last fall
We were both young but not too long ago
And what hurts the worst is to know
The most painful thing is understanding that
That I've tried but it seems like
I've attempted to fix things, but it appears
You won't let anyone get close
You won't give anyone the opportunity to approach you
I was wrong
I made a mistake
But baby t- t- ta- ta- tal- talk to me
But please, speak with me
How long are you going to hold this on?
How much longer will you maintain this resentment?
You know that we've both come so f- far along since we last talked
You recognize that we've both progressed relatively significantly since our previous discussion
You know your memories have become so f- fond since we last talked
You are aware that your recollections of our past conversation are now quite pleasant
Autumns disease
The autumn season's effect
Stripped the green from the trees
Removed the leaves from the trees
It left me
This resulted in
With a symphony
A beautiful arrangement
Of warm-colored tones
Of comforting, inviting colors
I may never have known
I might never have recognized it
Had I not fractured these bones
If I hadn't been through tough times
It led me home
It brought me back to where I belong
Put a king on my throne
Gave me authority over my own life
Who calls me his own
And loves and cares for me as his own
Contributed by Mia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.