Little Talks
Little Talks Lyrics
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Got a one-track mind that I wanna hide
Got an easy job that I try to keep
Got a bunch of girls and I got 'em cheap
Got a million things that I wanna do
But I waste my time hangin' out with you
It's not because I'm really easy to please
It's just a feeling but it keeps coming back
It's a tiny little heart attack
Got a big guitar lookin' dynamite
GOt a Thunderbird that I drive all night
Got a shoeshine-boy workin' overtime
Gotta grow up soon but I never mind
Got a big fat guy takin' all the blame
For the chairs I break when you call my name
It's not because I'm really easy to please
It's not the way you bring me down on my knees
It's just a feeling but it keeps coming back
It's a tiny little heart attack
Just a tiny little heart attack
Got a snake-skin suit that I really like
Lookin' like the devil on a Friday night
Got a shark outside in the swimming pool
But it won't be trouble if you're stayin' cool
Got my mind made up that I'm leaving you
But it won't be easy no it won't be true
I'll never make it through a Saturday night
I'll never make another move in the light
'Cause if I see you and you're lookin' like that
I'll get a tiny little heart attack
It's not because I'm really easy to please
It's not the way you bring me down on my knees
It's just a feeling but it keeps coming back
It's a tiny little heart attack
Give me a tiny little heart attack
I want a tiny little heart attack
The lyrics to "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men are about a person who is torn between their desire to move on with their life and the strong emotional attachment they have to someone they know they should leave behind. The first verse describes the person's situation, with their one-track mind and easy job representing an unsatisfying life that they want to change. However, they waste their time with the person they are talking to instead of making changes. The chorus describes the feeling that this person has- a tiny little heart attack- which is a metaphor for the intense emotions they feel when they think about leaving the person they care about.
The second verse describes the person's material possessions- their guitar, car, and suit- and their carefree attitude towards life. They have a shoeshine-boy working overtime, indicating that they are living a lavish lifestyle at the expense of others. Despite their desire to move on from their current situation, they can't seem to break away from the person they are talking to. The final chorus reiterates their intense emotions every time they see the person, causing them to have a tiny little heart attack.
Overall, the song depicts the struggle of wanting to move on from a situation but being unable to let go of the emotions that come with it. It is a powerful reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the emotions that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Got my Ray-Bans on every day and night
I wear reflective sunglasses to avoid eye contact and feel more comfortable
Got a one-track mind that I wanna hide
I have a singular focus on what I want, but I don't want everyone to know
Got an easy job that I try to keep
My job is straightforward but I don't want to lose it
Got a bunch of girls and I got 'em cheap
I have multiple women in my life, but I haven't invested much in them emotionally or financially
Got a million things that I wanna do
I have so many goals and desires that I want to achieve
But I waste my time hangin' out with you
Despite having many aspirations, I squander my time with you
It's not because I'm really easy to please
I'm not satisfied with just anything; I have high expectations
It's not the way you bring me down on my knees
You don't have power over me or control me
It's just a feeling but it keeps coming back
I have a recurring sensation or intuition that won't subside
It's a tiny little heart attack
It's a small life-changing event or realization
Got a big guitar lookin' dynamite
I have a large, impressive guitar that is visually stunning
Got a Thunderbird that I drive all night
I have a classic car that I love driving for long periods of time
Got a shoeshine-boy workin' overtime
I have someone who is trying extra hard to please me
Gotta grow up soon but I never mind
I know I should mature, but I'm not bothered by staying young
Got a big fat guy takin' all the blame
I have a scapegoat who always takes responsibility for my misbehavior
For the chairs I break when you call my name
When you summon me, I become reckless and careless
Got a snake-skin suit that I really like
I have an outfit that is flashy and makes me feel good
Lookin' like the devil on a Friday night
I appear wicked or sinister when I dress up
Got a shark outside in the swimming pool
I have a dangerous creature in my environment that I can control
But it won't be trouble if you're stayin' cool
If you remain composed, the situation won't escalate
Got my mind made up that I'm leaving you
I have decided to end the relationship with you
But it won't be easy no it won't be true
I'm aware that leaving you will be difficult and that the thought of it might not be genuine
I'll never make it through a Saturday night
I won't be able to handle the weekend without you
I'll never make another move in the light
I won't have the courage to make decisions in the open
'Cause if I see you and you're lookin' like that
If I witness you in a certain way or situation,
I'll get a tiny little heart attack
I'll experience a small but significant physical or emotional reaction
Give me a tiny little heart attack
I want to feel the intensity of that reaction again, as it makes me feel alive
Contributed by Allison O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yuvalzarmi8367
For those who like to sing along:
“I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore”
@peredavid7001
LYRICS
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@disenartcoltamayo9493
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@tomasgallicorreas2709
Hey! Hey! Hey!
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep,
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even trust myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey! Hey! Hey!
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right.
Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away,
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart,
there's nothing we can do,
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@soupymilk1631
Every comment on old or sad songs:
"[current year] anyone?"
"We don't search for old songs...
We search for old memories"
"'When you're happy, you enjoy the melody, when you're sad you understand the lyrics"
"[amount of years since the song was released] years and it still hits just the same."
"I doubt anyone will ever read this comment, but if you do then remember that someone loves you and that you are important."
@Xenotale
This song is the definition of "when you're happy you like the song, when you're sad you understand the lyrics." Holy shit I'm crying
@kninenights
Same
@martinyordanov3401
also Payphone
@idek6744
for real bruhh
@somerandomguy6749
True story. First time I heard this song I was working at a goodwill store. I wrote down "we're torn torn torn apart" quickly so I could look up this song after work. I got the meaning the first time I heard it (my moms a widow, the vibes are obvious and sad) and had to hear it again. Here I am several years later still loving this song.
@genys4761
i hope those were tears of happiness :)
@monsterblock4674
Damn 9 years later and everyone is still here on this banger.
@EPICGAMER-pr8vh
yes
@marialloret3398
Facts
@kriss3285
im here ^^