Words Don
Lower Than Atlantis Lyrics


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I'm sitting opposite you
On this table for two
You reach for your glass
And I reach for mine
You're drinking water, I'm drinking wine

I'm looking around the room
Avoiding eye contact with you
Where's the waiter
Where is this meal
My lips are moving, your lips are sealed

But the words that I spoke they got stuck in my throat
As I started to choke you just laughed and you joked
People started to stare as I fell off my chair
And I'm gasping for air but you don't seem to care

Words don't come so easily
When you're in front of me
Cat give me back my tongue please
Words don't come so easily
When you're in front of me
Cat give me back my tongue please

I'm thinking as I eat
Biting cutlery and chipping my teeth
You've let in my lungs
Repenting my tongue
'Cause on the bright side I've just written this song

But the words that I spoke they got stuck in my throat
As I started to choke you just laughed and you joked
People started to stare as I fell off my chair
And I'm gasping for air and you don't seem to care

Words don't come so easily
When you're in front of me
Cat give me back my tongue please
Words don't come so easily
When you're in front of me
Cat give me back my tongue please

Open mouth
Scream and shout, nothing out
Open mouth
Scream and shout, nothing out
Open mouth
Scream and shout, nothing out
Open mouth
Scream and shout, nothing out

Open mouth (Words don't come so easily)
Scream and shout, nothing out (When you're in front of me)
Open mouth (Cat give me back)
Scream and shout, nothing out (My tongue please)
Open mouth (Words don't come so easily)
Scream and shout, nothing out (When you're in front of me)
Open mouth (Cat give me back)
Scream and shout, nothing out (My tongue please)
Open mouth (Words don't come so easily)
Scream and shout, nothing out (When you're in front of me)




Open mouth (Cat give me back)
Scream and shout, nothing out (My tongue please)

Overall Meaning

"Words Don't Come So Easily" is a song performed by Lower Than Atlantis and appears on their fourth studio album. The song is about a man who is struggling to find words to say to the person he's sitting opposite on a table for two. He finds it hard to express his feelings, and it's causing him to choke on his words. The man is struggling to communicate in front of the other person he's infatuated with. Instead, he's preoccupied with avoiding eye contact and looking around the room. However, he finds solace in the fact that the experience provides inspiration for a song he will eventually write.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sitting opposite you
I'm right in front of you


On this table for two
We're sitting at a table meant for two


You reach for your glass
You grab your drink


And I reach for mine
I do the same for mine


You're drinking water, I'm drinking wine
We're drinking different drinks, you're having water and I'm having wine


I'm looking around the room
I'm avoiding eye contact and scanning the area


Avoiding eye contact with you
I'm not willing to look at you


Where's the waiter
I'm wondering where the waiter is


Where is this meal
I'm questioning when the food will arrive


My lips are moving, your lips are sealed
I'm trying to talk, but you're not responding


But the words that I spoke they got stuck in my throat
I tried to say something, but it was hard to say


As I started to choke you just laughed and you joked
You found it funny that I was struggling with my words


People started to stare as I fell off my chair
Others noticed my discomfort and watched as I fell out of my seat


And I'm gasping for air but you don't seem to care
I'm struggling to breathe, but you're not concerned


Words don't come so easily
I find it difficult to express myself


When you're in front of me
Being around you makes it harder to communicate


Cat give me back my tongue please
I wish I could find the words to say what I want to say


I'm thinking as I eat
As I eat, I'm lost in thought


Biting cutlery and chipping my teeth
I'm biting down on my utensils, damaging my teeth


You've let in my lungs
I've breathed in something, possibly choking on my food


Repenting my tongue
I regret not being able to find the words earlier


'Cause on the bright side I've just written this song
At least I've turned this experience into something creative


Open mouth
Trying to speak


Scream and shout, nothing out
Failing to find the words to express myself




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN SHAVE, JASON PEBWORTH, GEORGE ASTASIO, MIKE DUCE, DAN LANCASTER, BEN SAMSON, EDDY THROWER, DEC HART

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Comments from YouTube:

Emo PurpleTurtle

had the chorus on my brain for the past two days so I decided I may as well learn the rest of the lyrics of such a brilliant song by such a brilliant band <3<3

Chatmak

Genuinely one of the best albums of 2014, can't wait to see what the next album is like!

Aoife

You guys are so good live, when you's sang this song in Belfast it was fucking amazing! .. Like all of you're music! keep it up guys! PS. mike thank you for taking your time to meet some fans, glad I met you c:

tia branch

This song was absolutely amazing live!!!!

Eddie Vessey

When this kicks in this has to be the most "feel-good" song ever!

ScottishMShadows

Absolutely love this song!

tinky winky

They have a awesome sound even when they are not so heavy really getting into these

Sabien Froger

It's just another genius song and video from, in my opinion, one of the best bands at the moment.... Keep up guys! And please visit The Netherlands! :)

LungzMcGee

We need to get this on the radio guys

Tasha Blazey

Heard this on Radio 1 this afternoon and loved it so much:) this needs more views!

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