Little Talks
Of Monsters and Men (c: Kurt Schneider) Lyrics
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I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep,
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even trust myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey! Hey! Hey!
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right.
Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away,
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart,
there's nothing we can do,
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Little Talks Quickstep by Of Monsters And Men & DJ ICE is a song about the struggles of dealing with inner demons and external influences in a relationship. The lyrics talk about the singer being haunted by an old and empty house, which suggests unresolved issues from the past. However, the singer finds comfort in their partner, asking them to hold their hand and walk with them through their troubles. The line, "the stairs creak as I sleep, it's keeping me awake, it’s the house telling you to close your eyes," implies that the past is affecting their present, and that the singer is struggling to move on because of it.
The phrase "little talks" in the chorus reflects the attempt to communicate with the partner and work through their issues. The line "soon all will be over, and buried with our past" adds hope that they will be able to move on and that whatever is bothering them will be put to rest. However, there is also a sense of doubt and confusion as the lines "some days I don't know if I am wrong or right" and "some days I can't even trust myself" express. Despite this, the song ends on a hopeful note with the reassurance that "this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore," indicating that they will get through their struggles and come out the other side stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
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
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NANNA BRYNDIS HILMARSDOTTIR, RAGNAR THORHALLSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yuvalzarmi8367
For those who like to sing along:
“I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore”
@disenartcoltamayo9493
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@peredavid7001
LYRICS
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@tomasgallicorreas2709
Hey! Hey! Hey!
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep,
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even trust myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey! Hey! Hey!
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right.
Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away,
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart,
there's nothing we can do,
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey!
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey!
The screams all sound the same
Hey!
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@keithdickerson5103
My Grandma is about to die of COVID-19 tonight or tomorrow.
She has also been suffering from dementia for years. Her husband, 92, will survive her.
I cant help but match nearly every lyric in this whole song to their situation.
The husband in the song is unable to tell her that he is there for her even though she cant see him.
My Grandma didn't see her husband for 7 weeks because of mandatory isolation cause she tested positive.
(they were finally re-united briefly in the ICU today once the doctors realized they couldn't save her)
Grandma: Some days I can't even trust myself (not remembering who anyone is)
Papa: It's killing me to see you this way
Grandma: There's an old voice in my head that's holding me back (dementia)
Papa: Well tell her that I miss our little talks (when they used to be able to have meaningful conversations)
Grandma: Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right (not knowing what she is doing)
Papa: Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
Grandma: Don't listen to a word I say
The screams all sound the same
Papa: You're gone, gone, gone away (watching her slip into dementia)
I watched you disappear (not being able to see her because of iso)
All that's left is the ghost of you (their memories of each other)
Grandma: Now we're torn, torn, torn apart (missing him in iso)
There's nothing we can do (It's over, I'm dying)
Just let me go we'll meet again soon (In heaven)
Papa: Now wait, wait, wait for me (when he met her today in the ICU)
Please hang around (wishing this wasn't his final goodbye)
Grandma: I'll see you when I fall asleep
Both: Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Goodbye Grandma, we love you.
Edit: The doctors told us 24-48 hours was all she had but she held on for 6 days.
My grandfather got to visit her quite a few times for a couple of final Little Talks.
@starsatellite2413
What I have to say about the song Little Talks sung by Of Monsters and Men is this is a very good song. I happen to know that this song is about going on adventures on land, by sea, and in the air.
The anime Kirby:Right Back At Ya! also has episodes about adventures on land, by sea, and in the air.
Episode 1-Kirby Comes to Cappytown
Episode 70-Buccaneer Birdy
Episode 71-A Whale of a Tale
Episode 96-Air Ride in Style Part 1
Episode 97-Air Ride in Style Part 2
@notmarely717
Hey, hey, hey
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as I sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey, hey, hey
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will all be over, and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Hey
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey
The screams all sound the same
Hey
And though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Hey
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey
The screams all sound the same
Hey
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
Hey
The screams all sound the same
Hey
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@soupymilk1631
Every comment on old or sad songs:
"[current year] anyone?"
"We don't search for old songs...
We search for old memories"
"'When you're happy, you enjoy the melody, when you're sad you understand the lyrics"
"[amount of years since the song was released] years and it still hits just the same."
"I doubt anyone will ever read this comment, but if you do then remember that someone loves you and that you are important."
@grrreye7250
lyrics
I don't like walking around this old and empty house
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dear
The stairs creak as you sleep
It's keeping me awake
It's the house telling you to close your eyes
And some days I can't even dress myself
It's killing me to see you this way
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
There's an old voice in my head
That's holding me back
Well, tell her that I miss our little talks
Soon it will be over and buried with our past
We used to play outside when we were young
And full of life and full of love
Some days I don't know if I am wrong or right
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dear
'Cause though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore (hey, hey)
You're gone, gone, gone away
I watched you disappear
All that's left is a ghost of you
Now we're torn, torn, torn apart
There's nothing we can do
Just let me go, we'll meet again soon
Now wait, wait, wait for me, please hang around
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Don't listen to a word I say
(Hey)
The screams all sound the same
(Hey)
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
Though the truth may vary
This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore
@Xenotale
This song is the definition of "when you're happy you like the song, when you're sad you understand the lyrics." Holy shit I'm crying
@kninenights
Same
@martinyordanov3401
also Payphone
@idek6744
for real bruhh
@somerandomguy6749
True story. First time I heard this song I was working at a goodwill store. I wrote down "we're torn torn torn apart" quickly so I could look up this song after work. I got the meaning the first time I heard it (my moms a widow, the vibes are obvious and sad) and had to hear it again. Here I am several years later still loving this song.
@genys4761
i hope those were tears of happiness :)
@poposapien9587
This is one of those songs that most people heard in their life but never knew the name of
@user-ed6ly8wg8l
Banana baker we been knew
@lanataylorsversion
Melissa Sun sameeee
@anyajardine3933
YES