When You Say Nothing at All
Keith Whitley Lyrics
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Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
Try as I may, I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
When you say nothing at all
All day long, I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Old Mister Webster could never define
What's being said between your heart and mine
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Now, you say it best
When you say nothing at all
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Yeah, you say it best
When you say nothing at all
Keith Whitley's When You Say Nothing at All is a powerful love song that talks about how sometimes saying nothing speaks volumes. The first verse describes the singer's amazement at how his partner can speak directly to his heart without saying a single word. He goes on to say that despite his best efforts, he couldn't explain what he feels when she speaks to him non-verbally. The chorus tells us that her smile and emotions speak for themselves, which they convey better than any words ever could.
The second verse talks about how despite the noise of the world, when he is with her, it all fades away into the background. No dictionary or words can adequately describe the emotional connection they share. The chorus is repeated and ends on a beautiful note. The song acknowledges that true love doesn't need to be spoken to be felt. It is something that can be felt in every touch, glance or silent moment spent together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Your mere presence has my soul captivated and my heart yearning for you, you don't even have to utter a word to make me feel so connected to you.
Without saying a word, you can light up the dark
Your essence and aura are enough to brighten up even the darkest of times and currently, you've lit up my life with your presence.
Try as I may, I could never explain
I can't find the right words to describe the intense emotions I feel when I'm around you, they run deep and cannot be put into words.
What I hear when you don't say a thing
Even in the silence, I can hear the sincerity and depth of your love for me.
All day long, I can hear people talking out loud
In the midst of the noise and chaos of this world, I can still hear your voice and message loud and clear, above all other distractions.
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
When you're near me, all the other commotion fades away, and I can only hear the sound of my own heart and yours beating together in sync.
Old Mister Webster could never define
Even the greatest wordsmith in the world could not put into words the love we share and the bond we have.
What's being said between your heart and mine
The conversation between our hearts is far more profound and meaningful than anything that could be said aloud.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
Your genuine smile radiates with the love and affection you feel for me, and I know I'm needed and wanted.
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
Looking into your eyes, I see a reassuring truth that you'll never abandon me or our love for each other.
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
The warmth and comfort of your hand wraps around mine in a way that's enough to reassure me that you'll always be there for me when I need you the most.
Now, you say it best
When you say nothing at all
Your silence speaks louder than any words could ever say, and in it lies our deepest connection and most profound commitment to each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donald Schlitz, Paul Overstreet
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Draac
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Now you say it best when you say nothing at all
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd
Old Mister Webster could never define
What's being said between your heart and mine
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Now you say it best when you say nothing at all
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
A touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
Now you say it best when you say nothing at all
@faithdadisman6014
I'm here forever anybody listening in 2024??😎😍😚❤❤❤❤👍👍
@allenroberts2232
My heart and my passion will always be with the older country and western music. As for my parents and family grew up on this music, as for I did too. May they allllllllllllll RIP until we're all together once again in heaven and in eternity 🙏 ❤️ ♥️ 💙 ✨️ 💛 🙏
@Seabreeze34
Me
@cm30256
Me. As loud as it'll go
@smln55
Me too!!!
@annpope2241
Me 😭 love this song
@momentsofloveromantic
Who is still listening to this beautiful song in 2024
@charlesrobinson7178
I love this song with all my well-being 🎉
@Thomas-pq4ys
Musician here... learning this version to cover playing solo... vocally challenging... but I'll get it.
@zks242
Just heard it today for the first time in a long time. I dont listen to Country music as much as i used to, but everytime i do, i realize how great music truly used to be. You actually feel something , makes ya think of family or loved ones…
Now i just feel today’s music is just so… Empty? Emotionless? Its strange, but this was and always be quality music.