Let's Talk About Us
Johnny Kidd Lyrics

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Talk about the birdies that fly up in the trees
Talk about the moon and stars that we can see
You keep on pretending you don't know what's wrong with me
Come on - let's talk - about us

Talk about the good things, made us laugh and sigh
Talk about the bad things, brought tears to my eye
I think it's about time for you to realise

Come on - let's talk - about us

Baby I'd swear to love you
Till the very end
I don't plan on stickin' around
If it's just to be your friend to me

Talk, talk talk and talk, there's still nothing said
Every little thing we've been talking about has gone straight through your head
Sometime a litle girl I think, your heart has filled with lead
Come on - let's talk - about us

(instrumental break)

Baby I'd swear to love you
Till the very end
I don't plan on stickin' around
If it's just to be your friend to me

Talk, talk talk and talk, there's still nothing said
Every little thing we've been talking about has gone straight through your head
Sometime a litle girl I think, your heart has filled with lead
Come on - let's talk - about us

Come on - let's talk - about us
Come on - let's talk - about us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Johnny Kidd & The Pirates' song "Let's Talk About Us" center around communication and the frustration that can come with a lack of it in a relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer wants to have a deeper conversation, moving beyond the surface-level small talk of birds in trees and the moon and stars. The repetition of the phrase "Come on - let's talk - about us" serves as a plea for their partner to engage in meaningful dialogue about their relationship.

The second verse provides insight into the singer's perspective on their relationship. They acknowledge that there have been good times that have made them laugh and bad times that have brought them to tears. This verse serves to humanize the singer, showing that they have a genuine emotional investment in their relationship. The following lines suggest that the singer feels undervalued and wants their partner to recognize the importance of their connection.

The verse that follows the instrumental break picks up on the frustration and sense of futility that arises when one person is consistently trying to initiate meaningful communication and the other party seems uninterested or incapable. The final lines suggest that the singer is fed up with their partner's lack of response and is willing to walk away from the relationship if they can't engage in a proper dialogue.

Line by Line Meaning

Talk about the birdies that fly up in the trees
Let's talk about the simple and beautiful things in life, like the birds in the trees.

Talk about the moon and stars that we can see
Let's talk about the wonders of the night sky that we can appreciate together.

You keep on pretending you don't know what's wrong with me
You are avoiding the fact that something is wrong between us and refusing to acknowledge it.

Come on - let's talk - about us
Let's have an honest conversation about our relationship and how we can make things better between us.

Talk about the good things, made us laugh and sigh
Let's remember the happy times in our relationship that brought us joy and contentment.

Talk about the bad things, brought tears to my eye
Let's discuss the difficult moments that made us both sad or upset and try to learn from them.

I think it's about time for you to realise
It's important for you to understand the gravity of the situation and take responsibility for your actions.

Baby I'd swear to love you
I promise to love you unconditionally.

Till the very end
Forever.

I don't plan on stickin' around
I won't stay if our relationship doesn't mean something deeper to you.

If it's just to be your friend to me
If you only want a platonic friendship and not a romantic relationship with me.

Talk, talk talk and talk, there's still nothing said
We can talk all we want, but if we don't listen to each other or take action, nothing will change.

Every little thing we've been talking about has gone straight through your head
You're not really listening to what I'm saying or taking it seriously.

Sometime a litle girl I think, your heart has filled with lead
I get the feeling that you're not really emotionally invested in our relationship and that your heart is heavy with apathy.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OTIS BLACKWELL

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