Talk About It
John J. Fox Lyrics

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She stands off about it
He gets cross about it
The mean old man in the park won't even talk a walk
Unless I promise him to talk about it

My old man closed up shop about it
Cant really say that I'm shocked about it
His own best friend won't look him in the eye

Won't hesitate to lie
If he can hold him off long enough to
Talk stop it, just stop about it
The mean old man in the park wont hesitate to lie
Unless I promise him to talk about it

We talk about it
We talk about it
We talk about it
We talk about it
Tell me, tell me oh - Tell me, tell me yea

Don't tell me that you're going home
It's not showing if you don't feel strong
That guy is the poster child of having
Too much talent for wasting time

That's fine, I guess it won't be long
If you don't tell me what I'm doing wrong
When I left we were getting along
I had no idea that it'd been so long

We talk about it
We talk about it
We talk about it
We talk about it
Tell me, tell me oh - Tell me, tell me yea

I can't stop thinkin about it
Maybe we should change frequencies now
If holding things in is really keeping me down
How am I supposed to know?
The way you're holding your hands
Is really creeping me out
I think you mean to be pernicious
In the things you need me doing without
If I don't go boldly I'm withholding
Lets just talk about it

Tell me, tell me oh
Tell me, tell me yea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John J. Fox's song "Talk About It" are about a plea to a loved one to communicate and work through their issues before giving up on their relationship. The first two lines of the song set the tone of the lyrics, highlighting the fact that the singer and their partner were once deeply in love. However, due to some unresolved issues, the couple is now at the brink of breaking up. The singer expresses a sense of disbelief that their love has come to this point, and implores their partner to talk things through instead of calling it quits.

The refrain of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to have an open and honest conversation with their partner. They suggest that they sit down together to discuss their issues and determine whether breaking up is truly the best solution. Despite acknowledging that spending nights alone is not desirable, the singer's primary concern is the loss of the intimacy and happiness they once shared, and the possibility of losing it forever.

Overall, the song highlights the importance of communication and working through problems in relationships instead of giving up on love.

Line by Line Meaning

We were so in love the day love started
We were completely in love on the day that our love began

Who would think that we would soon be parted
It's surprising that we would become separated so soon

I just can't believe it's true
I am unable to accept that this is happening

I make this appeal to you
I ask for your help in resolving this situation

Can't we talk it over,
Can we please discuss this matter

Let's talk it over
Let's have a conversation to resolve this

Before you tell me you're through
Before you decide to end our relationship

Can't we sit together
Can we please meet in person

And figure whether
And determine if

This is the right thing to do
Continuing our relationship is the correct decision