Thinking Out Loud
Luke Wade Lyrics
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If I give it a name
If those words come out
Will everything change?
If you bite your lip
Can I hold my tongue
All those things we would have said, when we were young
When fear's the only one that holds you
Let the leaver's lose
I'll be your go to
There's no need to be here hangin' on a word
Say it out, say it out loud
Say it out, say it out
If I say it out loud
Will it fan your flame?
Well, it could burn me down
But I'd rather be burned than afraid
So if you let it slip
I won't hold my tongue
All those things we should have said
Leave me undone
When fear's the only one that holds you
Let the leaver's lose
I'll be your go to
There's no need to be here hangin' on a word
Say it out, say it out loud
Say it out, say it out loud
All those things we should have said
Just say it, just say it out loud
When fears the only one that holds you
Let the leaver's lose
I'll be your go to
There's no need to be here hanging on a word
Let the leaver's lose, let the leaver's lose
I'll be your go to
Let the leaver's lose, let the leaver's lose
I'll be your go to
There's no need to be here hanging on a word
Say it out, Say it out loud
Say it out, Say it out loud
Say it out, Say it out
The lyrics to Luke Wade’s song “Thinking Out Loud” convey a sense of open communication and honesty within a relationship. The singer questions whether speaking their true feelings out loud will bring about change or not. They ask their partner to speak their truth as well, indicating that they are willing to hear it, regardless of the consequences. The singer expresses a desire for authenticity and vulnerability from their partner, stating that if they let their guard down, the singer will be there for them. The reference to being “burned” suggests that speaking one’s truth can be uncomfortable and even risky, but is ultimately worth it when it allows for a deeper connection between two people.
The phrase “when fear's the only one that holds you, let the leaver's lose, I'll be your go-to” is particularly poignant. It suggests that fear can be a barrier to open communication, but that the singer is willing to be a support system for their partner to help them overcome that fear. The repeated refrain of “say it out loud” emphasizes the importance of speaking one’s truth and not holding back.
Overall, the song’s message is one of bravery, vulnerability, and the importance of speaking one’s truth in a relationship. By saying what we truly feel, we can deepen our connections with others and free ourselves from the burdens of fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
If I say it out loud
If I vocalize my thoughts in words
If I give it a name
If I identify what the thoughts are about
If those words come out
If I express my thoughts in words
Will everything change?
Will this have significant impact on our relationship or situation?
If you bite your lip
If you try to hold back your thoughts or feelings
Can I hold my tongue
Can I also refrain from sharing my thoughts or feelings?
All those things we would have said, when we were young
All the things we wanted to say in the past but haven't
When fear's the only one that holds you
When you're being held back by your fear
Let the leaver's lose
Don't feel trapped by fear and let yourself move forward
I'll be your go to
I'll be the person you can count on for support
There's no need to be here hangin' on a word
There's no need to stay stuck or worried about a particular thing
Say it out, say it out loud
Encouragement to voice your thoughts and feelings
If I say it out loud
If I vocalize my thoughts in words
Will it fan your flame?
Will it excite or ignite something within you?
Well, it could burn me down
It's possible that expressing myself could have negative consequences for me
But I'd rather be burned than afraid
But I'd rather take the risk than be controlled by fear
So if you let it slip
If you accidentally reveal something
I won't hold my tongue
I won't hold back either
All those things we should have said
All the things we missed the opportunity to say
Leave me undone
Leave me feeling incomplete or unresolved
Just say it, just say it out loud
Just express your thoughts openly
Let the leaver's lose
Don't let fear hold you back from moving forward
I'll be your go to
I'll be there for you when you need support
Say it out, Say it out loud
Encouragement to voice your thoughts and feelings
Lyrics © ANGRY MOB MUSIC LLC
Written by: William C Harvey, Lucas Anthony Wade
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