Voices
Kolectiv feat. Amy Lyrics

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YOU'RE TALKING WITH YOUR EYES

YOU'RE TELLING ME YOU'RE WISE TO MY TRICKS

WITHOUT OPENING YOUR MOUTH

YOU'RE SAYING TO GET OUT AND BE QUICK

I'D REALLY LOVE TO STAY

BUT YOU LEAVE ME NO CHOICE

I THINK YOU'D FEEL MUCH BETTER

IF YOU MADE A LITTLE NOISE

BABY DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT TONE OF VOICE

DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT TONE OF VOICE

I KNEW WHEN I WALKED IN

THAT YOU HAD BEEN STEWING ALL DAY

I READ YOU LOUD AND CLEAR

AND I HEAR EVERY WORD YOU DON'T SAY

I PROMISE NOT TO STAY OUT

EVERY NIGHT WITH THE BOYS

I THINK YOU'D FEEL MUCH BETTER

IF YOU MADE A LITTLE NOISE

BABY DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT TONE OF VOICE

DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT TONE OF VOICE

OOH, THE SILENT TREATMENT IS A CHEAP TECHNIQUE

YOU USE IT ALL THE TIME

OOH, YOU'D BETTER OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH

AND SPEAK WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND

YOU'RE GIVING ME THE FREEZE

I'M BEGGING ON MY KNEES, LET'S HAVE IT OUT

YOU'RE STARING AT THE WALL

BUT YOU WON'T TELL ME WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT

YOU THINK YOU'RE SO CLASSY

LIKE A DAMN ROLLS ROYCE

I THINK YOU'D FEEL MUCH BETTER

IF YOU MADE A LITTLE NOISE

BABY DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT TONE OF VOICE

DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT TONE OF VOICE

Overall Meaning

The song "Voices" by Kolectiv feat. Amy is about communication and the importance of speaking up in a relationship. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is being given the silent treatment by their partner. The partner is upset but refuses to communicate verbally, instead using body language and insinuations to express their frustration. The singer urges their partner to speak up and express themselves openly, suggesting that it would be better for both parties if they did.

The first verse of the song establishes the situation. The partner is expressing disapproval without speaking directly. The singer would like to stay and talk, but is being pushed away by the silent treatment. The chorus, "Baby don't look at me in that tone of voice," is a plea for the partner to speak up and say what's on their mind.

The second verse continues the theme of poor communication, with the singer promising to change their behavior, but their partner remaining silent. The bridge suggests that the silent treatment is a "cheap technique" and that the partner should open their mouth and say what's on their mind. The final verse becomes more confrontational, with the singer urging their partner to speak up, rather than giving them the "freeze" and "staring at the wall."

Overall, "Voices" is a song about the importance of clear communication and expressing oneself openly in a relationship. It stresses the importance of speaking up rather than resorting to passive aggression and the damage that can be caused by the silent treatment.

Line by Line Meaning

YOU'RE TALKING WITH YOUR EYES
You're communicating non-verbally

YOU'RE TELLING ME YOU'RE WISE TO MY TRICKS
You're aware of my deceitful behavior

WITHOUT OPENING YOUR MOUTH
Without saying a word

YOU'RE SAYING TO GET OUT AND BE QUICK
You're telling me to leave immediately

I'D REALLY LOVE TO STAY
I want to stay

BUT YOU LEAVE ME NO CHOICE
But you give me no option

I THINK YOU'D FEEL MUCH BETTER
I believe you would be happier

IF YOU MADE A LITTLE NOISE
If you expressed your feelings more clearly

BABY DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT TONE OF VOICE
Don't give me that look

I KNEW WHEN I WALKED IN
I knew immediately

THAT YOU HAD BEEN STEWING ALL DAY
That you had been angry all day