Tired of Talkin'
Robben Ford Lyrics


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Baby I'm out of breath, we're talkin' our selves to death
And nothing seem to change, maybe it's best if we parted
It's like the blind leading the blind,
we're even further behind than when we started
I'm tired of talkin', guess it's time to go
Baby I'm so confused and feeling a little bruised
When all we do is fight, we can't help but feel down hearted
It's like the blind leading the blind
Even further behind then when we started
I'm tired of talkin', guess it's time to go
Baby I'm out of breath, we're talkin' ourselves to death
And nothing seem to change, maybe it's best if we parted
It's like the blind leading the blind




Even further behind then when we started
I'm tired of talkin', guess it's time to go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robben Ford's song "Tired of Talkin'" depict the frustration and exhaustion that one can feel when communication in a relationship breaks down. The singer in the song is expressing his/her weariness from talking and fighting about the same issues repeatedly, with no resolution in sight. The repetition of the opening line, "Baby I'm out of breath, we're talkin' ourselves to death," emphasizes the intense emotional toll that this ongoing communication breakdown is taking.


The metaphor of "the blind leading the blind" suggests that both partners are equally lost and unable to guide each other towards a better understanding. The line "Even further behind than when we started" highlights the sense of stagnation and lack of progress in their relationship.


The decision to part ways is implied in the refrain, "I'm tired of talkin', guess it's time to go." This can be interpreted as either a temporary break from communication to gather their thoughts, or a permanent separation.


Overall, "Tired of Talkin'" is a melancholic reflection on the emotional exhaustion that can come from communication breakdown in a relationship, and the difficult decision to end things when communication is no longer effective.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby I'm out of breath, we're talkin' our selves to death
I am exhausted from talking so much and not achieving anything with our conversation. It feels like we are just wasting our breath and not making any progress.


And nothing seem to change, maybe it's best if we parted
Despite all of our talking, nothing ever seems to change. Perhaps it would be better for us to separate and move on from each other.


It's like the blind leading the blind, we're even further behind than when we started
Our conversations are like two blind people trying to guide each other, and we end up even more lost than when we started. We are not making any progress and it's frustrating.


I'm tired of talkin', guess it's time to go
I am fed up with all of the talking and no results. It's time for me to leave and try to find a solution on my own.


Baby I'm so confused and feeling a little bruised
I am confused about what to do and feeling emotionally hurt from all of the unsuccessful conversations we've had.


When all we do is fight, we can't help but feel down hearted
Our conversations always turn into arguments and it's disheartening. We can't seem to have a productive discussion without it turning negative.


I'm tired of talkin', guess it's time to go
Once again, I am tired of talking and ready to leave. It's clear that our conversations are not helping us and it's time for a change.


Baby I'm out of breath, we're talkin' ourselves to death
I am physically exhausted from all of the talking and it feels like we are not making any progress, just talking ourselves in circles.


And nothing seem to change, maybe it's best if we parted
Even after all of our talking, nothing has changed. It's probably in our best interest to go our separate ways and find a better solution.


It's like the blind leading the blind, even further behind than when we started
Our conversations are so unproductive that it feels like two blind people leading each other, and we are actually worse off than when we first started.


I'm tired of talkin', guess it's time to go
Once again, I am fed up with all of the talking and ready to move on. We are not making any progress and it's time to try something different.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBBEN FORD

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