Couldn't Have Said It Bette
Meat Loaf Lyrics


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And you said nothing at all
Well I couldn't have said it better myself
Tonight the conversation takes the fall
Just love me like you love nobody else

Little lady, I think there's something on your mind
I've known you long enough to know
The words are not that hard to find

And the harder you try and the longer you go
Well there's nothing but love in those eyes any more
You know what to say but you never know how
You can keep your mouth shut because it doesn't really matter right now

I will guide you all the way
Because I know exactly what you're trying to say

You have the right to remain silent
I'll get the lights, you get that smile

And you say nothing at all
Well I couldn't have said it better myself
Tonight the conversation takes the fall
Just love me like you love nobody else

I see the angels, they're standing right outside your door
They're watching over me, they're watching over us all
You can send them home tonight, because you won't need them anymore
In your arms I think I've found the safest place to fall
When I step in the door and I stare at your face
There are so many things that I wish I could say
Well I struggle with words but they put up a fight
You can keep your mouth shut, because it doesn't really matter tonight

I will guide you all the way
Because I know exactly what you're trying to say
You have the right to remain silent
I'll get the lights
You get that smile

And you say nothing at all
Well I couldn't have said it better myself
Tonight the conversation takes the fall
Just love me like you love nobody else

And I know you feel the same
You've been searching for the words,
Now you know what to say

Just say nothing
Don't say a word
Silence is gold
Don't say a word

This is the moment we've been waiting for
If I exercise my right
I will take your body language and hold it against you tonight

And I know you feel the same
I've wondered all my life, if this moment comes would I know what to say
Then you say nothing at all
So many times I stumbled on the words I wanted to say
Then you say nothing at all
So many thoughts, that I should have just let my heart explain
Then you say nothing at all
So many ways we could turn the words around
Then you say nothing at all
So many nights our hearts came crashing to the ground
Then you say nothing at all
So many dreams that are finally coming true
Well, I couldn't have said it better myself
Now you finish me off when you finish my thoughts the way you do

You say nothing at all
Well I couldn't have said it better myself




Tonight the conversation takes the fall
Just love me like you love nobody else

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Meat Loaf's song "Couldn't Have Said It Better" describe a moment between two people where words are unnecessary. The singer's partner has something on their mind, but they cannot find the right words to express it. The singer assures their partner that they understand and that they don't need to say anything. The chorus suggests that love can be communicated non-verbally, and that sometimes saying nothing is the best option.


The second verse describes the singer's struggle with finding the right words to express their own feelings. Despite the difficulty, they reassure their partner that they will guide them through the moment because they understand exactly what they are trying to say. The bridge of the song suggests that the two are on the same page, and that physical communication can be just as effective as verbal communication. The song ends with the two partners understanding each other without having to say anything.


Overall, the lyrics of "Couldn't Have Said It Better" suggest that words aren't always necessary to convey love and understanding. Sometimes silence can be more powerful than speaking.


Line by Line Meaning

And you said nothing at all
Even though you didn't say anything, your body language speaks volumes


Well I couldn't have said it better myself
I couldn't agree with you more


Tonight the conversation takes the fall
We'll forget about talking and just focus on loving each other


Just love me like you love nobody else
Love me as if I'm the only person in the world who matters to you


Little lady, I think there's something on your mind
I can tell you have something important to say, but you're struggling to find the right words


I've known you long enough to know
I understand you well enough to know when something is bothering you


The words are not that hard to find
You don't need to stress over finding the right words; just speak from your heart


And the harder you try and the longer you go
The more you try to come up with the right thing to say, the more difficult it becomes


Well there's nothing but love in those eyes any more
Your eyes are filled with love, and that's all I need to understand how you feel


You know what to say but you never know how
You have an idea of what you want to say, but you're struggling to express it


You can keep your mouth shut because it doesn't really matter right now
You don't have to say anything because actions speak louder than words


I will guide you all the way
I'll help you find the words you're searching for


Because I know exactly what you're trying to say
I understand you on a deep level and can sense what you're feeling


You have the right to remain silent
You don't have to say anything if you don't want to


I'll get the lights, you get that smile
I'll create a romantic atmosphere, and all you have to do is smile and enjoy


I see the angels, they're standing right outside your door
I feel like we're in a magical moment that's being watched over by angels


They're watching over me, they're watching over us all
The angels are looking out for both of us and wishing us well


You can send them home tonight, because you won't need them anymore
We don't need anyone else because we have each other


In your arms I think I've found the safest place to fall
I feel entirely protected and secure when I'm in your embrace


When I step in the door and I stare at your face
As soon as I'm near you, I'm overwhelmed by your beauty


There are so many things that I wish I could say
I have so much I want to tell you, but I don't know how to say it


Well I struggle with words but they put up a fight
I have difficulty expressing myself verbally, but I'm trying my best


So many times I stumbled on the words I wanted to say
I've tried to express myself before but it hasn't worked out


So many thoughts, that I should have just let my heart explain
I've had so many feelings that I should have just trusted my heart to convey


So many ways we could turn the words around
There are a lot of different ways to express ourselves, but finding the right way is difficult


So many nights our hearts came crashing to the ground
There have been times when our emotions have gotten the best of us and led to pain


So many dreams that are finally coming true
We've both had lofty aspirations, and now they're finally being realized


Now you finish me off when you finish my thoughts the way you do
You're able to finish my sentences and understand me on a level that no one else can


Just say nothing
Sometimes silence really is golden


Don't say a word
Our love doesn't always require words to be understood


Silence is gold
Sometimes the most meaningful moments are the ones that go unsaid


This is the moment we've been waiting for
This is the culmination of all our hopes and dreams


If I exercise my right
I have a choice to speak or remain silent, and I choose silence


I will take your body language and hold it against you tonight
I'll use your nonverbal cues to understand your thoughts and feelings


And I know you feel the same
I'm confident that you understand me as well


You've been searching for the words,
You've been trying to express yourself but struggling to find the right words


Now you know what to say
You've finally found the words you've been searching for




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES MICHAEL, NIKKI SIXX

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Comments from YouTube:

@Gandalf1977

Meat Loaf and Patti Russo are one of the best Duett Singers of all Time !!!

@thedevilsadvocate8766

Can we all just take a moment to acknowledge Patti Russo for the absolute goddess she is?

@johndejohn2653

😊 Meat loaf & Patti Russo were beautiful, they had a spiritual chemistry like no other artists of their time

@kevgret

RIP Meatloaf... this song still gives me chills

@abuzz5395

Me too.

@stevegood5655

He is rocking in heaven, we can hear his music.

@richardyoung7415

That's not thunder it's MEATLOAF GETTING WARM,D UP, GOD'S BEEN WAITING FOR HIM WITH THE BIGGEST SMILE EVER. 🙏. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIENDS. 🙏 😎😎😎✌✌✌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@terrylewis9512

Me to

@maartenveekens5440

Me too

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@johngrimshaw3965

Meatloaf and Patti. The perfect combination. R.I.P Meatloaf. Thank you Patti and of course, the brilliant Jim Steinman.

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