Talk
Katie Lyrics


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Talk to me, precious
Talk to me from the inside out
I'm holding out
Slipping inward
Drowning out a little love
She's crumbling like soft rain
Talk to me beautiful star
Talk to me when they go to sleep
Can you catch her on your fingertip
Will she wash away
Fade away on broken lips and broken eyes
Talk to me please dear just talk to me
There's nobody home
Why don't you wash away the hours that rain on these feelings




Wash me back to the sea
Back to the sea

Overall Meaning

In Katie's song "Talk," the lyrics depict a longing for communication and connection with someone who is emotionally distant. The singer pleads for the person to open up and reveal their inner thoughts and emotions. The repeated phrase "Talk to me" emphasizes the desire for meaningful dialogue and authentic expression.


The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed is struggling internally, as indicated by phrases like "from the inside out" and "slipping inward." It seems that their emotional turmoil is causing them to withdraw and isolate themselves from love and human connection. The use of imagery such as "crumbling like soft rain" conveys their fragility and vulnerability.


The singer appeals to the person to reach out and communicate during moments of solitude, specifically when everyone else has fallen asleep. There is a yearning for an intimate connection, as symbolized by the question of whether the person can catch the other's essence on their fingertip. The mention of "broken lips and broken eyes" suggests the pain and struggles the person is experiencing.


Overall, "Talk" is a plea for emotional openness and genuine communication in order to bridge the gap between two individuals and bring solace to the person who feels detached and isolated.


Line by Line Meaning

Talk to me, precious
Engage in conversation with me, my dear and esteemed companion


Talk to me from the inside out
Share your thoughts and emotions with me, revealing your true self


I'm holding out
I am waiting patiently, anticipating your communication


Slipping inward
Retreating into one's inner thoughts and feelings


Drowning out a little love
Overwhelmed by negative emotions, overshadowing the presence of love


She's crumbling like soft rain
Her strength and stability are crumbling away delicately, like rainfall


Talk to me beautiful star
Engage with me, my remarkable and shining companion


Talk to me when they go to sleep
Communicate with me in the quiet moments when others are asleep


Can you catch her on your fingertip
Can you grasp hold of her fragility and delicacy within the palm of your hand


Will she wash away
Will her presence and essence disappear and fade


Fade away on broken lips and broken eyes
Gradually disappear, leaving behind the pain and sorrow reflected in her damaged lips and eyes


Talk to me please dear just talk to me
I implore you to engage in conversation with me, my beloved, it is all I desire


There's nobody home
I am alone, feeling deserted and abandoned


Why don't you wash away the hours that rain on these feelings
Why don't you cleanse and alleviate the passing time that burdens and dampens these emotions


Wash me back to the sea
Cleanse and return me to the vastness and freedom of the ocean's embrace


Back to the sea
Return me to a place of tranquility and solace, where my soul finds comfort




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Written by: Katie O'Brien

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@3raplus

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

Oh, I been dreaming 'bout it
And it's you I want
So stop thinking 'bout it

Can we just talk?
Can we just talk,
Talk about where we're going?
Before we get lost
Let me out first
Can't get what we want
Without knowing
I've never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm moving too far
Can't we just talk?
Can we just talk,
Figure out where we're going?

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

Ooh, you've been dreaming 'bout it
And I'm what you want
So stop thinking 'bout it, baby

Can we just talk?
Can we just talk,
Talk about where we're going?
Before we get lost
Let me out first
Can't get what we want
Without knowing
I've never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm moving too far
Can't we just talk?
Can we just talk,
Figure out where we're going?



All comments from YouTube:

@hnbnest

katie makes every song even better than it was

@gege2830

Nรญa all the fans agree

@definitelynotrobin

i love how they gave creds through text bubbles

@jonghunyou7240

she's so fckin underrated I am literally furious

@sushim8857

couldn't agree more! she deserves the whole world, i mean, she has the voice of an angel.

@axilaintoxicada9066

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@xoxoxoxo6445

Still dreaming of a katie x Lee hi x bibi collab

@roseannepark5322

who bibi ?

@xoxoxoxo6445

roseanne park sheโ€™s an amazing soloist check her song binu also check her peek a boo cover on the fan sheโ€™s mad talented

@yyy4620

yesssss

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