Don't Talk
Larry Lee Lyrics


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Sometimes it feels like
We lack communication
I know you feel like
You need a long vacation
When you've had enough
And you say this isn't love
You know it ain't true
(I've heard it all before)
I know it too
(Not worried anymore)
Don't talk - we can touch
Don't talk 'cause words never can say enough
Do what you want but
Don't talk - I'd rather we touch
Don't say anymore, we've already said enough
Do what you want but don't talk
I never mastered
The art of conversation
So you'll just have to
Use your imagination
I know you won't mind
When we make up one more time
We've been thru a lot
(We've shared it all together)
So we gotta stop
(It's better late than never)
Don't talk
We can touch
Don't talk 'cause words never can say enough
Do what you want but
Don't talk
We're staring at the ceiling
Conceal our thoughts, our feelings
Now all that's left to do is
Show my love for you so
Don't talk
We can touch
Don't talk 'cause words never can say enough
Do what you want but
Don't talk
I'd rather we touch
Don't say anymore, we've already said enough
Do what you want but
Don't talk,
We can touch




Don't talk 'cause words can never say enough
Don't talk

Overall Meaning

Larry Lee's song "Don't Talk" talks about the lack of communication between two people that leads to one person feeling like they need a long vacation. The song reflects a lack of interest in talking because it hasn't been working out, and both the people know that words never really say enough. They've tried to communicate, but it didn't work in the past, leading them to resort to touching. The song echoes the idea that sometimes touch can surpass words when words don't seem to work.


Larry Lee reveals in the lyrics that he never mastered the art of communication, so his partner will have to use her imagination. The song is a unique tale of how two people resort to touch, relinquishing communication and leaving a lot unsaid. The song revolves around the idea that some circumstances create more problems when we talk about them, and it's better to do something else.


Moreover, the song's lyrics showcase the importance of touch over words when they can't express enough or create chaos. The lyrics reflect the idea that when two people have been through a lot, they must stop talking and focus on physical touch. It's a different perspective on communication in a relationship and a unique take on expressing love and affection.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it feels like
At times it seems we are experiencing a lack of communication.


We lack communication
We are not communicating in a way that is effective and meaningful.


I know you feel like
I am aware that you have the impression that


You need a long vacation
You feel like you need a break from everything.


When you've had enough
When you feel like you cannot take it anymore


And you say this isn't love
When you say that our relationship is not love


You know it ain't true
I know that is not the case


(I've heard it all before)
(I have heard this argument numerous times before)


I know it too
I am aware of this fact as well.


(Not worried anymore)
(I am not bothered by it anymore)


Don't talk - we can touch
We do not need to speak; we can convey our emotions and love through physical touch.


Don't talk 'cause words never can say enough
Communicating through words alone cannot fully express our emotions.


Do what you want but
You can do what you like but


Don't talk - I'd rather we touch
I prefer that we do not talk but instead show our love through touch.


Don't say anymore, we've already said enough
We have already communicated what needs to be said, so there is no need for additional words.


I never mastered
I was never good at


The art of conversation
speaking in a way that is effective and meaningful


So you'll just have to
Therefore, you will need to


Use your imagination
be creative with how we communicate.


I know you won't mind
I am aware that you do not care


When we make up one more time
When we reconcile once again


We've been thru a lot
We have experienced a lot of things together


(We've shared it all together)
(We have experienced everything together)


So we gotta stop
Therefore, we need to stop


(It's better late than never)
(It is better to take action now than to wait longer)


We're staring at the ceiling
We are looking up at the ceiling


Conceal our thoughts, our feelings
We are hiding our thoughts and emotions


Now all that's left to do is
Now, the only thing left to do is


Show my love for you so
Demonstrate my love for you physically.


Don't talk
We do not need to speak.


We can touch
We can show our emotions and love through physical touch.


Don't talk 'cause words never can say enough
Communicating through words alone cannot fully express our emotions.


Do what you want but
You can do what you like but


Don't talk
We do not need to speak.


I'd rather we touch
I prefer that we do not talk but instead show our love through touch.


Don't say anymore, we've already said enough
We have already communicated what needs to be said, so there is no need for additional words.


Do what you want but
You can do what you like but


Don't talk
We do not need to speak.


We can touch
We can show our emotions and love through physical touch.


Don't talk 'cause words can never say enough
Communicating through words alone cannot fully express our emotions.


Don't talk
We do not need to speak.




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Big Guy’s 45’s

Peaked at just No. 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982, Lee’s only ever hit single as a solo artist. Pretty good little tune. Should’ve been a bigger hit.

harold fridkis

I agree with that.

Marcello Da Silva rego

Muita concorrência.

Jimmy Gale

Summer 1982, a very special time for me....and this song was the center point for me...very special meaning....bitter sweet..but thanks Larry!

david pinches

just a brilliant song.. still listening in 2021

Kerry Forrest

"Don't Talk" won it's one of my top favorites from the early 80's! My living room just lit up!!! 🌈🍒🍭

rwasmyfirstlove

LOVE THIS SONG!!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT!! Hugs from Montevideo, Uruguay, South America, Billy :-)

One Sky

I've listen every day in 80's age. So really nice music for my sweet memories. Thanks appriciate up this great song!

Marshall Lancaster

You mean it’s 2023 and I’m finally hearing this? Shades of Cross, Guidry, and Davis. Great tune.

Roger Garand

Larry is the best!!!!

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