Lovers Speak
Joan Armatrading Lyrics


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When they whisper in the corner
When they're running in the rain
When they're holding hands and laughing
Tell me what they're really saying

Lovers speak is so much different
Only they can understand
Let's all share this coded secret
Let us in let's all join hands
Lovers walk a different tight rope
Lovers always speak in tongues

I wanna learn the language of love
I wanna learn how to flirt
I wanna hear someone call out my name
And wipe away all the hurt

When they're reckless with abandon
Nothing can get in their way
There's no natural disaster
Could dull their senses
Stop their play

Lover's world is so much different
Make me a native of that land
Let's all share this special feeling
That lifts you up beyond the heavens
Lovers walk a looser tight rope
With feathers thrown upon the ground

I wanna count all those blessings I'll get
When I gaze on that face
Who'll glamorize all my fantasies more
I tell you now I can't wait

I wanna learn the language of love
I wanna learn how to flirt
I wanna hear someone call out my name
And wipe away all the hurt

Lovers speaking
Lovers speaking
Everyone will listen
Everyone will listen
Everyone wants to learn

They wanna learn the language of love
They wanna learn how to flirt
They wanna hear someone call out their name
And wipe away all the hurt

I wanna learn lovers speak
I wanna learn lovers speak

I wanna learn the language of love
I wanna learn how to flirt
I wanna hear someone call out my name
And wipe away all the hurt
I wanna learn the language of love
I wanna learn how to flirt




I wanna hear someone call out my name
And wipe away all the hurt

Overall Meaning

In the song Lovers Speak by Joan Armatrading, the singer is enamored with the language and behavior of lovers. The first verse sets the scene of two people whispering in a corner, running in the rain, and holding hands while laughing. The singer muses what they could be saying that's so different from what they speak to the rest of the world. "Lovers speak" is different and only understood by those in love. The singer invites everyone else to share in this "coded secret," to let them in on this special language.


The second verse continues with the idea that lovers inhabit a different world. The language of love is foreign to outsiders, yet the singer yearns to be a native of that land. Lovers walk a "looser tight rope" with feathers scattered on the ground, implying that the risks they take are more playful and less perilous than for those not in love. The singer wants to learn this language of love, flirtation, and companionship. They want someone to call out their name and wipe away all the hurt.


The chorus repeats the desire to learn the language of love and to feel the powerful connection of two people in love. The bridge expands the idea that lovers' playfulness and invincibility elevates them beyond the mundane concerns of natural disasters and hurt. Lovers speak is a call to learn the language of love, to become fluent in the gestures, whispers, and secrets of the heart.


Line by Line Meaning

When they whisper in the corner
When lovers whisper to each other in secret, out of earshot from others.


When they're running in the rain
When lovers run in the rain, enjoying the thrill of each other's company and not letting anything dampen their spirits.


When they're holding hands and laughing
When lovers hold hands and laugh, sharing a moment of joy and connection that is unique to them.


Tell me what they're really saying
The artist is curious about the language of love that lovers speak to each other and what it truly means.


Lovers speak is so much different
The language of love spoken by lovers is unique to them and cannot be understood by outsiders.


Only they can understand
Lovers alone can comprehend the unspoken language of love between them.


Let's all share this coded secret
The singer is inviting others to join in and learn the special, secret language of love that only lovers know.


Let us in let's all join hands
The artist is urging others to come together and experience the joy and connection that lovers share.


Lovers walk a different tight rope
Lovers navigate the ups and downs of love in their own unique way, taking risks and facing challenges that only they can handle.


Lovers always speak in tongues
Lovers communicate with each other in a language that is unique to them and cannot be understood by anyone else.


I wanna learn the language of love
The singer is expressing a desire to learn and speak the language of love spoken between lovers.


I wanna learn how to flirt
The artist wants to learn the playful and seductive language of romantic attraction and courtship.


I wanna hear someone call out my name
The singer wants to experience the thrill and intimacy of having someone call out their name in a moment of passion and connection.


And wipe away all the hurt
The singer wants to find healing and comfort in the language of love, which can ease the pain and hurt of emotional wounds.


When they're reckless with abandon
When lovers throw caution to the wind and indulge in their desires freely and without inhibition.


Nothing can get in their way
When lovers are focused on each other, nothing else matters and no obstacle can stand in their path.


There's no natural disaster
Even in the face of natural disasters or crises, lovers remain connected and devoted to each other.


Could dull their senses
No external force can dull the intense passion and connection that lovers feel for each other.


Lover's world is so much different
Lovers inhabit a special world of their own, filled with unique joys, challenges, and experiences.


Make me a native of that land
The artist is expressing a desire to fully immerse themselves in the world of lovers and become an expert in the language of love.


Let's all share this special feeling
The artist is inviting others to join in and experience the special feeling of connection and joy that lovers share.


That lifts you up beyond the heavens
The connection and joy shared by lovers is so powerful and uplifting that it can transcend earthly limitations and elevate them to new heights.


Lovers walk a looser tight rope
Lovers navigate the complicated terrain of love with a sense of freedom and flexibility, taking risks and exploring new possibilities.


With feathers thrown upon the ground
Lovers leave behind a trail of memories and emotions that are as light and ephemeral as feathers, yet also powerful and unforgettable.


I wanna count all those blessings I'll get
The singer wants to cherish and appreciate all the blessings of love that they will receive as they learn to speak the language of lovers.


When I gaze on that face
The singer is looking forward to the moment when they can see their lover's face and feel a sense of connection and intimacy.


Who'll glamorize all my fantasies more
The singer is seeking a lover who can help them realize their deepest desires and bring out the best in them.


I tell you now I can't wait
The artist is eager and excited to experience the joys and delights of love, and cannot wait to speak the language of lovers.


Lovers speaking
This phrase emphasizes the power and uniqueness of the language of love spoken by lovers.


Everyone will listen
The singer believes that the language of love spoken by lovers is so powerful and compelling that everyone will be drawn to it.


Everyone wants to learn
The singer believes that everyone has a desire to learn and speak the language of love, and that it is a fundamental part of human connection.


They wanna learn the language of love
The artist believes that others share their desire to learn and speak the language of love spoken by lovers.


And wipe away all the hurt
Like the artist, others also want to find healing and comfort in the language of love, which can ease the pain and hurt of emotional wounds.




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Comments from YouTube:

Carmel Crowley

Great song❤️

P 38

To Joan --- Your right!

Rick Davies

Mink and moss