Self describing her songs as a fusion between grunge and folk, she brings dreamy melodies and slightly confessional lyrics that, along with her discreet charm, are bound to get any music lover hooked.
As a young adult, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Miya Folick was drawn to music as a creative outlet because of its ability to combine emotional and intellectual content. Bringing contemplative lyrics to intense indie rock, her debut EP, Strange Darling, was released in 2015.
A native of Santa Ana, California, Folick attended New York University after graduating high school, but eventually started skipping classes, opting to spend her time exploring the city by herself. After dropping out and moving back home, she spent the remainder of the semester learning to play the guitar. Her first EP, the self-produced Strange Darling, was recorded by Mark Rains (Alice Bag, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club) at his Station House Studio in Echo Park. It saw release in 2015. Folick's second EP, Give It to Me, followed on Terrible Records in 2017 and included a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock." Inspired by reading an article about abusive power structures, the defiant "Deadbody" arrived in March 2018, with the synth poppier "Stock Image" following that June in advance of her debut LP. In the meantime, she toured in support of Kate Nash.
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Stop Talking
Miya Folick Lyrics
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The idiosyncrasies of an obvious fool
It's clear to me he's not worth your energy
Let's break it down
He's just not very nice to you
I find myself floating away
Outside of space and time
But I think I'm losing my mind
Stop talking about that boy
Stop talking about that boy
Stop talking about that boy
Stop talking about the boy
Alright. Okay. I must admit
I've talked off my share of ears
On the subject at hand
Sound like a pathetic parrot repeating
Polly wanna cracker til it eats
So many crackers that it's dead
I like to see you happy
And I much enjoy your brain
The way you think is so unique
But he's taking all the real estate
Stop talking about that boy
Stop talking about that boy
Stop talking about that boy
Stop talking about the boy
You have to make a choice
Don't be an accidental voice
We have to speak with grace
We will become the words we say
Hey. We will become the words we say
Hey. We will become the words we say
Stop talking about that
Stop talking about that boy, boy, boy
Talking about that boy, boy, boy
Stop talking about that boy, boy, boy
Stop talking about
the boy
Miya Folick’s “Stop Talking” is a song about the pitfalls of obsessing over a problematic relationship. The singer tries to convince her friend to move on from a toxic relationship, but realizes that she herself is also guilty of talking too much about it. The opening verse, “I generally don't like to talk about the idiosyncrasies of an obvious fool / It's clear to me he's not worth your energy / Let's break it down / He's just not very nice to you” sets the stage for the song’s message. The singer is trying to make her friend see that the person she’s fixated on is not worth her time or energy, but is struggling to come to terms with the fact that she too is having difficulty moving on.
As the song progresses, the singer delves into her own obsession, saying, “I must admit, I've talked off my share of ears on the subject at hand / Sound like a pathetic parrot repeating Polly wanna cracker til it eats / So many crackers that it's dead”. She recognizes that she has been caught in a cycle of obsessing over this person, to the point where it has become detrimental to her own mental health.
Towards the end of the song, the singer implores her friend to make a choice and not become an “accidental voice”. She stresses the importance of speaking with grace, reminding her friend that “we will become the words we say”. It is a reminder that what we say and think can ultimately shape our reality, and that it is important to be mindful of what we choose to focus on.
Overall, “Stop Talking” is a powerful reminder to let go of toxic relationships and to focus on what truly matters in life. It encourages listeners to choose their words carefully, and to recognize the impact they can have on both themselves and those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I generally don't like to talk about
I usually avoid discussing
The idiosyncrasies of an obvious fool
The peculiarities of an obviously stupid person
It's clear to me he's not worth your energy
He's not worth your time and effort
Let's break it down
Let's analyze the situation
He's just not very nice to you
He treats you badly
I find myself floating away
My mind is drifting
Outside of space and time
In a state of detachment from reality
I'm sorry I don't mean to be rude
I apologize for any perceived rudeness
But I think I'm losing my mind
But I'm going crazy
Alright. Okay. I must admit
I agree
I've talked off my share of ears
I've talked too much about this
On the subject at hand
On this topic
Sound like a pathetic parrot repeating
I sound like a stupid bird repeating
Polly wanna cracker til it eats
Until it eats enough crackers to die
So many crackers that it's dead
So many crackers that it dies
I like to see you happy
I want you to be happy
And I much enjoy your brain
I appreciate your intelligence
The way you think is so unique
Your thinking is exceptional
But he's taking all the real estate
But he's occupying too much of your mind
You have to make a choice
You need to decide
Don't be an accidental voice
Don't let yourself be controlled by others
We have to speak with grace
We should speak kindly
We will become the words we say
Our words shape who we are
Hey. We will become the words we say
Hey, we are what we say
Stop talking about that
Don't continue discussing
Stop talking about that boy, boy, boy
Don't keep talking about him
Talking about that boy, boy, boy
Repeating the same thing about him
Stop talking about that boy, boy, boy
Stop talking about him
Stop talking
Stop talking
Writer(s): ROBIN HANNIBAL MOELSTED BRAUN, MIYA FOLICK
Contributed by Christian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Quinn Lee
She really has a knack for writing creative, dynamic tunes that layer over each other so well! I'm utterly impressed - the tick-tock pattering, the kooky and snaking wind-instrument-like synth, and yet another playful bouncy synth bringing to mind of the 80s. That doesn't even take into consideration all those well-placed handclaps and vocal-only breaks. So much thought, so much detail. Miya is immensely talented, and this song feels like a gift.
ricmarc
i'll be 61 in 2 weeks. that is such a cool song and I love the video. it's all fresh and original. the lyric structure and the beat pattern are superb. i'm an autistic and 50 years ago I would have driven my mom nuts playing this over and over.
ricmarc
@Ben you're trash
Penni V
this comment made my day :,)
Loomis Novacastor
@Ben all a matter of opinion, buddy boi.
Cetacean Cookies
hell yeah!! if it werent for headphones i wouldve driven my family crazy too.
Ben
ricmarc this is trash
AMEI PORRA
Paige Goldman
This is so freaking good
Crystal Everyone
I will BOP THIS SONG ANY DAY OF THE WEEK! SHIT $LAP IT AT A PARTY! LOVE IT TOTALLY!