Words
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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WRITERS BARRY, MAURICE AND ROBIN GIBB
Smile an everlasting smile A smile could bring you near to me Don't ever let me find you gone 'Cause that would bring a tear to me This world has lost its glory Let's start a brand new story Now my love right now there'll be No other time and I can show you How my love Talk in everlasting words And dedicate them all to me And I will give you all my life I'm here if you should call to me You think that I don't even mean A single word I say It's only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away You think that I don't even mean A single word I say It's only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away It's only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away
In the song Words, Rita Coolidge sings about the power of words and their ability to bring people closer together or push them apart. The first verse describes how a simple smile can bring someone closer to the singer, and how the thought of that person leaving brings tears to her eyes. The second verse suggests that the world has lost its glory and that the singer wants to start a new story with her lover. She promises to dedicate everlasting words to her lover and give them her whole life.
The chorus speaks to the tongue's power to enchant and beguile, but also its fickle and fragile nature. The singer defends her words, acknowledging them as the only thing she has to offer to take her lover's heart away. The song is an exploration of the complexity of language and the tricky nature of communication. Often, words can be misunderstood, and they can hurt instead of heal. However, if used in the right way, they can also create love and bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile an everlasting smile
I want you to be happy forever
A smile could bring you near to me
Your happiness makes me happy and draws us closer together
Don't ever let me find you gone
I can't bear the thought of losing you
'Cause that would bring a tear to me
This would make me sad and cry
This world has lost its glory
The world is not as beautiful as it used to be
Let's start a brand new story
Let's create a new and better life together
Now my love right now there'll be
This is the perfect moment to show you my love
No other time and I can show you
I want to express my love to you now before it's too late
How my love
The depth and extent of my love for you
Talk in everlasting words
I want to say things to you that will last forever
And dedicate them all to me
I want you to think only of me when you hear these words
And I will give you all my life
I am willing to give everything to you
I'm here if you should call to me
I will always be there for you whenever you need me
You think that I don't even mean
You doubt the sincerity of my words
A single word I say
You don't believe what I am saying to you
It's only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away
I hope my words will reach your heart and show you how much I love you
It's only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away
Words are my only way of expressing my love to you
It's only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away
I hope my words will be enough to win your heart
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bev McGeechan
Someone.
ofa atu
Thought of the moment:
“While carrying responsibilities,
one's ability to respond
never forget to smile.”
even through the tears,
for All the years
let the water fall
Upon the Pond
and Beyond
I look into my heart
I listen to my heart
Your the first
thing I see
and feel
Un-real
You've been there
Since the Beginning of Time
Since the Start
My Heart Start
Were A - part of/from each other........... hugs, kisses and silent wishes :-)
Angel Brow
Rita Coolidge has a beautiful voice. She is blessed. Well done Rita! X
tazman1946
I adore this lady. That is all I got to say.
pkrieter
Such a beautiful song <3
UncleJim
Rita never got the credit she deserved. Absolute class; Words, Don't Wanna Talk About It, Leave while in love, All Time High... list is endless. #Voice
Melissa Sutton
My favorite song of all time, since i was a child. This song lives in my head for 40 +years.
Gilles Vaillancourt
Quelle chanteuse ! J'adore sa voix.
What a singer ! I likes so much her voice.
Dorajean Bear
"IT'S ONLY WORDS, AND WORDS, ARE ALL I HAVE
TO TAKE YOUR HEART AWAY"
LOVE LOVE THIS SONG
1978
Beau
Timeless, simply timeless her voice
Gillian Stancliffe
Love this cover version especially the piano solo.
cindy lola
I soooo loved listening to Rita Coolidge way back then and still do till now,