Little Talks
Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men Lyrics


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(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 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

(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 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 (hey, hey)

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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men talks about the struggles of a relationship that is going through a tough phase. The lyrics create a vivid image of the empty and outdated house where the couple lives. The lead singer's partner is depicted as someone who is dejected and unwell, causing the singer to feel helpless towards their condition. The line, "It's killing me to see you this way," suggests the pain that the singer is going through. The couple tries to hold on to their relationship, but the "old voice in [the singerā€™s] head" holds them back.


The lyrics, "Though the truth may vary, this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore," is a metaphor for the couple's relationship, which may look like it is drowning, but they both will come out fine in the end. The chorus sings, "Don't listen to a word I say, the screams all sound the same." The repeated use of the word "Hey" makes the chorus an earworm, leaving a lasting impact on the listener's mind. The song also talks about the fear of losing each other and encourages the partner to be strong.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't like walking around this old and empty house
The place where I live right now makes me uncomfortable and brings back feelings of loneliness.


So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
Please be with me and help me go through this hard time.


The stairs creak as you sleep
The sound of the creaking stairs wakes me up and reminds me of the eerie atmosphere in the house.


It's keeping me awake
I cannot sleep because of the sound of the stairs.


It's the house telling you to close your eyes
The sound of the stairs is like the house's way of telling you to sleep.


And some days I can't even dress myself
My mental state has deteriorated to the point where I cannot even take care of myself properly sometimes.


It's killing me to see you this way
It is painful for me to see the person I care about in such a state.


'Cause though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Although the future is uncertain, we will support each other and make it through together.


There's an old voice in my head That's holding me back
I have a voice in my head that prevents me from moving forward and making progress.


Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Please help me communicate with that voice and overcome it, I miss our conversations.


Soon it will be over and buried with our past
This difficult time will come to an end and be forgotten eventually.


We used to play outside when we were young And full of life and full of love
We have happy memories from our childhood when life was simpler and more carefree.


Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
I sometimes struggle with making decisions and understanding what is best for me.


Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
Your thoughts and emotions can sometimes deceive you and result in confusion and distress.


Don't listen to a word I say The screams all sound the same
I may not always know what I am talking about or make sense, and everything may seem chaotic and loud.


You're gone, gone, gone away I watched you disappear
The person I care about has left and I had to witness their departure.


All that's left is a ghost of you Now we're torn, torn, torn apart There's nothing we can do
Only memories of you remain, and we are now separated with no solution to the distance between us.


Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
It hurts to say goodbye, but we will eventually see each other again soon.


Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around I'll see you when I fall asleep
Please don't leave me yet, stay with me a little longer until I fall asleep, and I will see you in my dreams.


Though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Even though circumstances may change, we will always have each other for support and safety.


Though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
No matter what happens, we will always find a way and be okay as long as we have each other.


Though the truth may vary This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Even though things may be uncertain and difficult, we will persevere and come out on the other side together.




Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir, Ragnar Thorhallsson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@yuvalzarmi8367

For those who like to sing along:

ā€œI 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 shoreā€



@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."



All comments from YouTube:

@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 :)

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@monsterblock4674

Damn 9 years later and everyone is still here on this banger.

@EPICGAMER-pr8vh

yes

@marialloret3398

Facts

@kriss3285

im here ^^

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