1269 Little Talks
Of Monsters and Men Lyrics

Hey! Hey! Hey!
Exclamation to gain attention and set the tone of the song

I don't like walking around this old and empty house
The singer dislikes the feeling of emptiness and loneliness in their surroundings

So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The singer invites someone to join them and provide emotional support

The stairs creak as I sleep, It's keeping me awake
The disturbing noise of the creaking stairs prevents the singer from sleeping

It's the house telling you to close your eyes
The singer imagines the house trying to soothe them to sleep, even though it is causing the noises

And some days I can't even trust myself
The singer feels confused and uncertain about their thoughts and actions

It's killing me to see you this way
The singer is upset to see someone they care about struggling emotionally

'Cause though the truth may vary, this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Despite uncertain situations and changes, love and hope will keep us safe and together

There's an old voice in my head that's holding me back
The singer has an internal voice that is preventing them from moving forward

Well tell her that I miss our little talks
The singer longs for a past relationship where communication was easier and more frequent

Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
The current struggles and past hurts will eventually end and be forgotten

We used to play outside when we were young and full of life and full of love
Reminiscing about a happy time where the innocence and joy of youth prevailed

Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
The singer is uncertain about their choices and decisions

Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear
The singer offers reassurance that doubts and fears are not always trustworthy

Hey! Don't listen to a word I say, Hey! The screams all sound the same
The singer acknowledges their own confusion and mistakes, suggesting that everyone is flawed and hurting in their own way

You're gone, gone, gone away, I watched you disappear
The singer is grieving the loss of someone or something that was once present in their life

All that's left is a ghost of you
The memory of the person or thing still lingers, but it is not the same as the real thing

Now we're torn, torn, torn apart, there's nothing we can do
The separation or conflict between two or more people is beyond repair or control

Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
The singer is accepting of the situation and hopeful for a future reunion

Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around, I'll see you when I fall asleep
The singer requests that they be remembered and that they will return in some form or another

Though the truth may vary, this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the overarching message of hope to overcome obstacles and find safety