Sticks and Stones
Manfred Mann Lyrics


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People talkin' tryin' to break us up
Why won't they let us be?
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me
People talkin', tryin' to break us up
They know that I love you so
I don't care what the people may say
I'll never-never let you go
I've been abused
In my heart
I've been accused
Oh yeah
I've been rebuked and I've been stung

People talkin' tryin' to break us up
You know, they're trying to blacken my name
They'll say anything just to make me feel bad
Anything to make me shamed, all right!

People talkin', tryin' to break us up
They know that I love you so
Well I don't give a, hmm, what the people say, baby
I'll never-never let you go

No-no, people talkin' tryin' to break us up
They're trying to blacken my name
They'll say anything just to make me feel bad
Anything to make me shamed

I've been abused
In my heart
I've been accused, oh no
I've been rebuked and I've been stung, yeah

People talkin', tryin' to break us up
But won't they let us be?




Sticks and stones are gonna break my bones
But talk don't bother me

Overall Meaning

"Sticks and Stones" by Manfred Mann is a song that addresses the challenges of a romantic relationship that is constantly the subject of rumors, gossip, and criticism by others. The lyrics describe the singer's devotion to their significant other and their determination not to let the opinions of others interfere with their love. The title of the song is taken from the children's saying, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," which highlights the idea that words are not as powerful as actions.


The first verse focuses on the singer's response to the people who are trying to break them up. Instead of being bothered by their talk, the singer proclaims that "talk don't bother me." In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the attempts of the people to "blacken my name" and "make me feel bad" but reiterates that their love is more important than the opinions of others. The final verse ends on a defiant note, with the singer asserting that while "sticks and stones may break my bones," they will never let go of their lover.


Overall, "Sticks and Stones" is a song about the power of love to overcome the negativity and criticism of others. It is a reminder that the opinions of others should not be allowed to interfere with personal relationships or to dictate one's own happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

People talkin' tryin' to break us up
Other people are attempting to end our relationship by spreading rumors and lies.


Why won't they let us be?
Why can't they leave us alone and let us love each other without interference?


Sticks and stones may break my bones, But talk don't bother me
Physical harm is painful, but words don't have the same effect.


They know that I love you so, I don't care what the people may say, I'll never-never let you go
Despite others' disapproval, I love you and won't let them come between us.


I've been abused, In my heart
The rumors and lies have hurt me emotionally.


I've been accused, Oh yeah, I've been rebuked and I've been stung
Others have blamed me for things I didn't do and criticized me harshly.


They know that I love you so, Well I don't give a, hmm, what the people say, baby, I'll never-never let you go
I don't care about others' opinions when it comes to my love for you, and I won't let them separate us.


No-no, people talkin' tryin' to break us up, They're trying to blacken my name, They'll say anything just to make me feel bad, Anything to make me shamed
Others are spreading lies to damage my reputation and make me feel ashamed and embarrassed.


But won't they let us be? Sticks and stones are gonna break my bones, But talk don't bother me
I wish others could just let us be happy together, and even though words can be hurtful, they won't actually harm me physically.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: TITUS TURNER

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Adrian


on The Runner

Canadian Sinver / Songwriter Ian Thomas wrofe this song. He lives in Stoney Creek, Canada.

Dennis the Menace


on Do Wah Diddy Diddy

I live in Davenport,was still in the army when the band was stranded herein Davenport.

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