Girl Talk
Mel Torme Lyrics
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The quick toboggan when you reach the heights
I miss the kisses and I miss the bites
I wish I were in love again
The broken dates, the endless waits
The lovely loving and the hateful hates
The conversation with the flying plates
No more pain, no more strain
Now I'm sane, but I would rather be punch drunk
The pulled-out fur of cat and cur
The fine mis-mating of a him and her
I've learned my lesson, but I wish I were
In love again
The furtive sigh, the blackened eye
The words "I love you, till the day I day"
The self-deception that believes the lie
I wish I were in love again
When love congeals, it soon reveals
The faint aroma of performing seals
The double-crossing of a pair of heals
I wish I were in love again
No, no more care, no, no despair
Now I'm all there (now), but I'd rather be punch drunk
Believe me, sir, I much prefer
The classic battle of a him and her
I don't like quiet and I wish I were
In love again, in love again, in love again
In Mel Torme's song, "Girl Talk", the lyrics describe the ups and downs of being in love. The first two stanzas paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship, with sleepless nights and daily fights, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it - quick toboggans when you reach the heights, missing the kisses and bites. However, despite the difficulties, the singer wishes he were in love again. The third stanza hints at the peace that comes with being out of love - no pain, no strain - but the singer would rather be punch drunk than without love.
The fourth stanza takes a darker turn, describing broken promises and lies, furtive sighs and blackened eyes. Yet, the singer still longs for that feeling of being in love again. In the fifth stanza, the lyrics are a bit more abstract, but appear to allude to the fact that when love fades, what's left is not pretty - the faint aroma of performing seals, and double-crossing of a pair of heels. Despite these unflattering images, the singer still yearns for love, preferring the classic battle of a him and her to the quiet of being alone.
Overall, the song portrays the complexities of love, and how even when it brings pain and heartache, the desire for it persists.
Line by Line Meaning
The sleepless nights, the daily fights
The quick toboggan when you reach the heights
I miss the kisses and I miss the bites
I wish I were in love again
The ups and downs of a fiery relationship, where the fights and passionate moments make one yearn to be in love again.
The broken dates, the endless waits
The lovely loving and the hateful hates
The conversation with the flying plates
I wish I were in love again
The frustration of cancelled plans and getting over both sweet and sour moments, making one wish to be in love again.
No more pain, no more strain
Now I'm sane, but I would rather be punch drunk
While healing and no longer suffering, one would still prefer the highs and lows of love, rather than the stability of sanity.
The pulled-out fur of cat and cur
The fine mis-mating of a him and her
I've learned my lesson, but I wish I were
In love again
Having experienced unhealthy relationships, one has learned from their mistakes, yet still longs to feel the passion and companionship of being in love again.
The furtive sigh, the blackened eye
The words "I love you, till the day I day"
The self-deception that believes the lie
I wish I were in love again
Despite the pain and false promises, someone still finds themselves wishing they could be in love again.
When love congeals, it soon reveals
The faint aroma of performing seals
The double-crossing of a pair of heals
I wish I were in love again
Once the love fades, you can see through the facade and masks of a relationship and recognize the toxic and painful aspects. However, this still doesn't stop someone from wishing they were in love again.
No, no more care, no, no despair
Now I'm all there (now), but I'd rather be punch drunk
Feeling secure and without worry, someone still desires to feel the excitement and unpredictability of being in love.
Believe me, sir, I much prefer
The classic battle of a him and her
I don't like quiet and I wish I were
In love again, in love again, in love again
Someone enjoys the passionate conflicts and fiery love with all its highs and lows, and dislikes the quiet monotony without a partner to fight with, once again wishing to be in love again.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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