Talk
Morning Midnight Lyrics


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Memories started piling up
Like moments in a photo frame
If all you want is holding on
Then maybe we should take the blame
Cause I don’t like the way you talk
When you talk about the end of me
Like growing up is hard enough
When you’re still a kid at 17
But I don’t want to stay the same
Like chasing shadows in my sleep
I’m never gonna have the guts to call you up
And tell you what it means to me
‘Cause learning how to walk away
Is harder than I thought it’d be
Remember how we used to say
One day you’ll be something
But we don’t talk about it any more
No we don’t talk about it any more
We never talk about it any more
Getting old is wearing thin
A pill we never used to take
And even when you cough it up
Reminds me how I used to hate
That happiness is working out
That you’re never far from misery
But knowing you’ll be fine without
All the pain that never set you free
But I don’t want to stay the same
Like chasing shadows in my sleep
I’m never gonna have the guts to call you up
And tell you what it means to me
‘Cause learning how to walk away
Is harder than I thought it’d be
Remember how we used to say
One day you’ll be something
But we don’t talk about it any more
No we don’t talk about it any more
We never talk about it any more
No we don’t talk about it any more
But we don’t talk about it any more




No we don’t talk about it any more
We never talk about it any more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Morning Midnight's song "Talk" delve into the complexities of communication and the difficulties of accepting change and growing older. The song begins with the accumulation of memories, symbolized as moments in a photo frame. The singer suggests that if all they desire is to hold on to these memories, then perhaps they should take the blame for their inability to move forward. There is dissatisfaction with the way the other person talks about the end of the relationship, as it feels insensitive and hurtful. The idea of growing up being challenging already, even at the age of 17, adds a layer of vulnerability and innocence to the narrative.


The longing to evolve and not stay stagnant is expressed through the metaphor of chasing shadows in sleep. The singer recognizes their fear of reaching out and expressing their true feelings, acknowledging the difficulty of walking away from a situation that no longer serves them. They reminisce about the past when they used to talk about how one day they would become something, implying a shared dream or goal. However, the lack of discussion about this aspiration anymore highlights the distance and disconnect that has developed between them.


The second half of the song brings up the weariness of getting older and the idea that happiness often comes from working through hardships and finding a balance between joy and pain. The reminiscence of how they used to despise this notion is reflective of personal growth and maturity. However, there is still a longing to be free from pain and misery, emphasizing the ongoing struggle and contradictory desires.


Ultimately, "Talk" captures the complexities of relationships and the challenges of personal growth. It explores the difficulty of letting go and adaptation, while also acknowledging the changes that come with age and experience. The lyrics suggest a sense of longing for the past and a yearning for deep and meaningful conversations that are no longer present.




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Written by: Jordan Scott, Jess Pascal

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@iainfloydwelsh2636

Everything lies ahead of us at seventeen, we could be anyone we dream and then the years pass us by and we are left with memories and what could have beens

@grim6107

Sublime song .. the banjo at the end !!!!! wow perfect 10/10

@tonydowling5136

Another great tune from these guys, 👍🎶👍

@minnow2637

This is sooooooo good!!!!!!!!!! perfect amount of sadness and grief😊😊😊😊😊

@aizheltabudlong2527

HOW CAN THIS SONG BE GOOD OMG

@lifeisnotdaijoubu2677

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