Jon Bryant (born 22 January 1986) is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in … Read Full Bio ↴Jon Bryant (born 22 January 1986) is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Since releasing his debut album and receiving nation-wide exposure through itunes, Bryant has toured relentlessly throughout North America. After a successful first year, (ECMA, Music Nova Scotia and Covenant award nominations and three cross Canada tours) 2011 proved to be the first step towards a very bright future.

Described as like a watercolor painting, Bryant's music is beautiful in its melancholy, strength and character conveyed through nicely contrasting styles. His live set aims to hit spiritual and often comedic highs as well as sweet, somber lows. Bryant actively tours throughout Canada. His full length follow-up album entitled "What Takes You", was released in 2012.

Talk
Jon Bryant Lyrics

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Can′t we just talk?
Can't we just talk?
Talk about where we′re goin'
Before we get lost
Let me out first
Can't get what we want without knowin′
I′ve never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm movin′ too far

Can't we just talk?
Can′t we just talk?
Figure out where we're goin′

Started off right
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell that you're wantin' more
What′s been on your mind?
There′s no reason we should hide
Tell me somethin' I ain′t heard before

Oh, I've been dreamin′ 'bout it
It′s you I'm on
So stop thinkin' ′bout it

Can′t we just talk?
Can't we just talk?
Talk about where we′re goin'
Before we get lost
Let me out first
Can′t get what we want without knowin'
I′ve never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm movin' too far

Can′t we just talk?
Can′t we just talk?
Figure out where we're goin′

Penthouse view, left some flowers in the room
I'll make sure I leave the door unlocked
Now I′m on the way, swear I won't be late
I′ll be there by five o'clock

You've been dreamin′ ′bout it
And I'm what you want
So stop thinkin′ 'bout it

Can′t we just talk?
Can't we just talk?
Talk about where we′re goin'
Before we get lost
Let me out first
Can't get what we want without knowin′
I′ve never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm movin′ too far

Can't we just talk?
Can′t we just talk?
Figure out where we're goin′

Ooooh, I've never felt like this before
Ooooh, oh, oh, I've never felt like this before

Can′t we just talk?
Can′t we just talk?
Talk about where we're goin′
Before we get lost
Let me out first
Can't get what we want without knowin′
I've never felt like this before
I apologize if I′m movin' too far

Can't we just talk?
Can′t we just talk?

Figure out where we′re goin'
Can′t we just talk?

Overall Meaning

The song “Talk” by Jon Bryant is a plea from the singer to his love interest to communicate honestly about their relationship. He asks her to talk about where they are going before they get lost in the relationship. He also indicates his willingness to listen to whatever she has to say as he has never felt this way before.

The song’s title and chorus are a metaphor for honest communication, which is the foundation of any successful relationship. The singer pleads with his love interest to express her thoughts and feelings so that both of them can understand each other's needs and expectations. He acknowledges that they cannot get what they want without knowing and encourages her to speak her mind.

The second verse sees the singer taking steps to make amends, admitting that he has been dreaming about the relationship and that he is what she wants. He assures her that he will be there for her and will do all in his power to make the relationship work.

Overall, “Talk” is a song about how honest communication is the key ingredient in any successful relationship. The singer urges his love interest to talk about where they are going, and he shows his willingness to listen to her. The song's message stresses the importance of speaking one’s mind clearly and honestly, to prevent misunderstandings from ruining the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't we just talk?
The singer wants to discuss something with the listener.

Talk about where we're goin', Before we get lost, Let me out first
The singer wants to discuss their future plans before they get lost and wants to exit the relationship if they don't align.

Can't get what we want without knowin'
The singer believes in order to get what they want, they need to know what they want first.

I've never felt like this before, I apologize if I'm movin' too far
The singer is experiencing new emotions and is cautious about pushing the listener away.

Figure out where we're goin'
The singer wants to plan their future together with the listener.

Started off right, I can see it in your eyes, I can tell that you're wantin' more, What's been on your mind?, There's no reason we should hide, Tell me somethin' I ain't heard before, Oh, I've been dreamin' 'bout it
The singer feels like the relationship started off well and wants the listener to communicate their desires openly and honestly.

It's you I'm on, So stop thinkin' 'bout it
The singer is dedicated to the listener and wants them to stop doubting the relationship.

Penthouse view, left some flowers in the room, I'll make sure I leave the door unlocked, Now I'm on the way, swear I won't be late, I'll be there by five o'clock
The singer is being romantic and promises to be on time for their date.

Before we get lost
The singer is worried about losing their way in the relationship.

Ooooh, I've never felt like this before
The singer is experiencing new, intense emotions in their relationship.

Writer(s): Khalid Donnel Robinson, Guy William Lawrence, Howard John Lawrence

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