Don't Talk
Renaissance Lyrics


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I was secure in my mind
Nothing would sway my way
I closed my eyes your designs
Left me unmoved to doubt you
Don't talk to me of love songs
Melodies stray colour my day

Don't talk about ways - that we once loved, and once lived
Don't talk about days we were together
Don't think, I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I won't let you in

I was so sure on my own
No-one could change my day
I could be happy alone
That's where I lived without you
You talk to me of love songs

Melodies weave making believe
Don't talk about ways we once laughed and made love
Don't talk about us, I've no defenses
You know I'll break down, your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in

Talk don't talk - talk
Talk don't talk - talk
Talk don't talk - talk
Talk don't talk - talk

Don't talk about ways - that we once loved, and once lived
Don't talk about days we were together
Don't think I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I won't let you in

Don't talk about ways we once laughed and made love
Don't talk about us, I've no defenses
You know I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in

Don't talk about ways we that once loved and made thin ... together
Don't think I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in

Don't talk about ways we once laughed and made love




Don't talk about us, I've no defenses
You know

Overall Meaning

I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in


The lyrics of Renaissance's song "Don't Talk" depict a person who is trying to convince themselves that they are better off without their former lover. The first verse starts off by saying how the person was confident in their own mind, but the designs of the ex-lover do not move them to doubt themselves. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person is not as secure as they thought. The chorus expresses the idea that love is a topic that is off-limits because they cannot handle the emotions associated with it. The person is afraid that if they let their ex-lover in, they will break down and be vulnerable.


The lyrics are a reflection of the emotional turmoil that people often experience after a relationship ends. The struggle between wanting to move on and not being able to let go is a common theme that resonates with many people. The song is not only relatable but also showcases the vulnerability of human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I was secure in my mind
At one point, I felt confident and in control.


Nothing would sway my way
I believed that nothing could cause me to change my mind.


I closed my eyes your designs
Whatever plans you had, I ignored them.


Left me unmoved to doubt you
I was not suspicious of your intentions.


Don't talk to me of love songs
Please refrain from discussing anything romantic with me.


Melodies stray colour my day
Any mention of love songs affects my mood.


Don't talk about ways - that we once loved, and once lived
I don't want to hear about our past relationship.


Don't talk about days we were together
Reminiscing about our time together is off-limits.


Don't think, I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
I may become emotional if you touch me.


Don't talk about love - 'cause I won't let you in
I am not open to rekindling our relationship.


I was so sure on my own
I was confident in being alone.


No-one could change my day
I felt self-sufficient and unaffected by others.


I could be happy alone
I found contentment without companionship.


That's where I lived without you
I lived a fulfilled life without you by my side.


Melodies weave making believe
Love songs can create false hope.


You know I'll break down, your fingers soft on my skin
Your touch may cause me to become emotional.


Talk don't talk - talk
A reference to the conflicting feelings the artist has about communication in their relationship.




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Written by: DUNFORD THATCHER-NEWSINGER

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陳威廷

Changing moods and stranger feelings
In my dealings with the world
Faces that I've seen before am I sure
Or has my brain turned
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Dreams and omens of my future
Like a sculpture finely molded
Stars that guide my destiny
Tell me what I will be
A chart unfolded
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Da da ... la la ... oh oh oh ...
Seems there's plans for everyone
The day will come and we will know
We all are tied in with each other
Everyone brothers
One great flow
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
La la la ...
And in the morning of my time
I'll try to understand
I learn by what I find
And love you if I can
We don't need to know the answers
To hope and pray for peace
And each by what he can
To make us all complete
Oh oh oh ...



Mateus Humberto de Souza

Changing moods and stranger feelings
In my dealings with the world
Faces that I've seen before am I sure
Or has my brain turned
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Dreams and omens of my future
Like a sculpture finely molded
Stars that guide my destiny
Tell me what I will be
A chart unfolded
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Da da ... la la ... oh oh oh ...
Seems there's plans for everyone
The day will come and we will know
We all are tied in with each other
Everyone brothers
One great flow
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
La la la ...
And in the morning of my time
I'll try to understand
I learn by what I find
And love you if I can
We don't need to know the answers
To hope and pray for peace
And each by what he can
To make us all complete
Oh oh oh ...



Leandro Loän

Changing moods and stranger feelings
In my dealings with the world
Faces that I've seen before am I sure
Or has my brain turned

Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand

Dreams and omens of my future
Like a sculpture finely molded
Stars that guide my destiny
Tell me what I will be
A chart unfolded

Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand

Da da ... la la ... oh oh oh ...

Seems there's plans for everyone
The day will come and we will know
We all are tied in with each other
Everyone brothers
One great flow

Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand

La la la ...

And in the morning of my time
I'll try to understand
I learn by what I find
And love you if I can

We don't need to know the answers
To hope and pray for peace
And each by what he can
To make us all complete

Oh oh oh ...



All comments from YouTube:

Manuel Samuel

This is a true grandiose masterpiece. An amazing ensemble of fabulous composing, orchestration and singing. I, and many people I talk to, we are gradually realizing that, even if some of us prefer Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and the like, Renaissance is becoming the one and only band with a timeless sound. All the other bands have their music timestamped from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Renaissance music sounds like composed, played and recorded last week. Amazing.

Lord Protector

In a time when musical virtuosity, sublime vocals and complex arrangements were beginning to be dismissed as 'pompous' and 'pretentious', the UK press dismissed them, but the US took them to their hearts. Four years later, they had two hits in the UK, however. I was aware of them due to these two tracks when I was 13 in 1979. I later heard this in the 'Friday Night Connection' on the Friday Rock Show, with Tommy Vance, in 1983, and immediately went out and bought the album, and was hooked ever since. The only other 2 tracks on the same feature that grabbed my attention were 'July Morning' and 'the Dance of the Hipdeath Goddess'. I was already a fan of the other bands you mention.

Leandro Loän

I love them very much. It's a haunting group. Timeless music.

chickboomcrash

Could not have said better….

Rodrigo Vaz

A voz mais bela do progressivo. A mais bela canção da banda. “Nós não precisamos saber as respostas.”

machone35

One of the most beautiful compositions ever, especially after the 5 minute mark. I first heard this in 1975, and it has moved me to tears ever since.

Lo K

I first heard this in 75 . Ive never lost my love for Annie's range. Sends me there to absolute peace .not many times you find a voice that can take you there EVERY time. If anything i love it more as time goes by. Thank you Annie

Themanwhocameback2

I play this every couple of days, sometimes from just before the 5 minute mark onwards. It's better than a blast of pure oxygen.

Philippe Cirse

This music unfolds like a picture book full of stars, where birds come spinning, spinning farandoles, cracking rattles and dancing wizards. From rounds to nursery rhymes, the arrangements display their mystery, the songs fill with fervor and the instruments have the roundness and brilliance of chimes 🌿🎋 Thks !

Klaus Dreams

In 1:46 for me it is one of the best moments in the Renaissance discography: that stop and those eddies that the rhythm and melody make with bass, guitar, piano ... It reminds a little of those sudden changes of the Yes of the epoch. Absolutely masterful! Contrary to what most people think, I prefer the first part of the topic, more enigmatic and fast-paced. The second part is more beautiful, with sublime Haslam in the voice, but I find it a little simpler.

Greetings from Spain ♥️🇪🇸

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