Lost for Words
Ronan Keating Lyrics


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If I can't find the words

Waiting for this
Feeling in and out
Drowning in to subside
You make me
Swim like a beginner
Like I'm new at life

And all these words
Don't come easy
No, they always seem to stop
There is an awkward silence
Yeah, anytime we talk

Oh but I want to let you in
I want to ease all your doubts
I keep trying to get it out

But if I can't find the words
To tell you what I'm feeling
Baby that don't mean
It don't mean that I don't feel it
I'm trying to tell you girl
But if you don't believe
Just look and see
My face says what you mean to me
When I can't find the words

I know
I can send you flowers
To try to make my feelings clear
And girl
I can hold you tight for hours
I want to tell you what you're trying to hear

Oh and I want to let you in
I want to ease all your doubts
I keep on turning to get it out

But if I can't find the words
To tell you what I'm feeling
Baby that don't mean
It don't mean that I don't feel it
I'm trying to tell you girl
But if you don't believe
Just look and see
My face says what you mean to me
When I can't find the words

Girl I know sometimes I leave you so upset
Cause I got all these bits and pieces in my head
I know I'm puzzling
As I struggle with the things that I haven't said

When I can't find the words
When I can't find the words
When I, when I
When I can't find the words
I want to ease all your doubts (ease all your doubts)
Keep trying to get it out

When if I can't find the words
To tell you what I'm feeling
Baby that don't mean
It don't mean that I don't feel it
I'm trying to tell you girl
But if you don't believe
Just look and see
My smile says what you mean to me
When I can't find the words

When if I can't find the words
To tell you what I'm feeling
Baby that don't mean
It don't mean that I don't feel it
I want to tell you girl
But if you don't believe
Just look and see
My smile says what you mean to me




(My smile says what you mean to me)
When I can't find the words

Overall Meaning

Ronan Keating's "Lost For Words" is a song about struggling to express one's feelings to someone important. The opening line, "If I can't find the words," sets the tone for the rest of the song as Ronan attempts to convey his emotions to his lover. He admits that he struggles with expressing his feelings and that this often results in an awkward silence between them. However, he wants his lover to know that even when he can't put his feelings into words, he still feels them just as strongly.


In the bridge of the song, Ronan reflects on the frustration that he and his lover sometimes experience when he is unable to communicate his emotions to her. He acknowledges that he sometimes leaves his lover feeling upset as he struggles with the thoughts that are swirling around in his head. Despite this, he still wants to reassure her that his smile and actions speak volumes about how much she means to him, even when he can't find the right words.


Overall, "Lost For Words" is a romantic and relatable song that captures the struggle of trying to express oneself to another person. It highlights the importance of communication in a relationship and the frustration that can arise when words fail us.


Line by Line Meaning

If I can't find the words
When I struggle to express myself verbally


Waiting for this
Anticipating an opportunity to communicate my thoughts and feelings


Feeling in and out
Experiencing emotions that are difficult to describe


Drowning in to subside
Feeling overwhelmed by my emotions yet still attempting to express them


You make me
The person in question influences my emotional state


Swim like a beginner
I feel like I am starting over again in my emotional communication


Like I'm new at life
I am learning how to communicate and express my emotions all over again


And all these words
The words that I struggle to find and express


Don't come easy
It is hard for me to articulate my feelings


No, they always seem to stop
The words I try to say halt before they even leave my mouth


There is an awkward silence
A lull in conversation due to my inability to express myself


Yeah, anytime we talk
Whenever I try to communicate my emotions to this person


Oh but I want to let you in
I desire to allow this person to understand my emotions and feelings


I want to ease all your doubts
I want this person to have no doubts about how I feel


I keep trying to get it out
I continuously attempt to express my emotions despite the difficulty


But if I can't find the words
If I cannot express myself verbally


To tell you what I'm feeling
To communicate my emotions effectively


Baby that don't mean
My lack of verbal expression does not equate to a lack of feeling


It don't mean that I don't feel it
I still experience the emotions even if I cannot express them clearly


I'm trying to tell you girl
I am attempting to communicate my emotions to this person


But if you don't believe
If this person doubts my emotions


Just look and see
Observe my actions or facial expression


My face says what you mean to me
My expression conveys the depth of my emotions


I know sometimes I leave you so upset
My inability to express myself verbally may cause confusion or frustration


Cause I got all these bits and pieces in my head
My thoughts and emotions are fragmented and difficult to express cohesively


I know I'm puzzling
I recognize that I am hard to understand


As I struggle with the things that I haven't said
I am grappling with the words I cannot express


Girl I know sometimes I leave you so upset
My communication difficulties may cause emotional turmoil for this person


When if I can't find the words
In moments when I am unable to express myself verbally


To tell you what I'm feeling
To communicate my emotions accurately


I want to tell you girl
I strongly desire to express my emotions to this person


My smile says what you mean to me
My facial expression conveys the depth of my feelings




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID MARTIN FRANK, RONAN KEATING, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR

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JP

If I can't find the words...

Waiting for this feeling
That I'm drowning in to subside
You make me swim like a beginner
Like I'm new at life
All these words don't come easy
No they always seem to stop
There is awkward silence yeah
Anytime we talk

Oh but I wanna let it in
I wanna ease all your doubts
I keep trying to get it out

But if I can't find the words
To tell you what I'm feeling
Baby that don't mean
It don't mean that I don't feel it
I'm trying to tell you girl
But if you don't believe just look and see
My face says what you mean to me
When I can't find the words

I know I can send you flowers
To try to make my feelings clear
And girl I could hold you tight for hours
I wanna tell you what you're trying to hear

Oh and I wanna let it in
I wanna ease all your doubts
I keep trying to get it out

But if I can't find the words
To tell you what I'm feeling
Baby that don't mean
It don't mean that I don't feel it
I'm trying to tell you girl
But if you don't believe just look and see
My face says what you mean to me
When I can't find the words

But I know sometimes I leave you so upset
Cos I got all these bits and pieces in my head
I know because I let you struggle with the things I haven't said

When I can't find the words
When I can't find the words
When I, when I, when I can't find the words
I wanna ease all your doubts (ease all your doubts)
I keep trying to get it out

But if I can't find the words
To tell you what I'm feeling
But baby that don't mean
It don't mean that I don't feel it
I'm trying to tell you girl
But if you don't believe just look and see

My smile says what you mean to me
When I can't find the words
If I can't find the words



Sorandino Solo


If I can't find the words... 

Waiting for this feeling 
That I'm drowning in to subside 
You make me swim like a beginner 
Like I'm new at life 
All these words don't come easy 
No they always seem to stop 
There is awkward silence yeah 
Anytime we talk 

Oh but I wanna let it in 
I wanna ease all your doubts 
I keep trying to get it out 

But if I can't find the words 
To tell you what I'm feeling 
Baby that don't mean 
It don't mean that I don't feel it 
I'm trying to tell you girl 
But if you don't believe just look and see 
My face says what you mean to me 
When I can't find the words 

I know I can send you flowers 
To try to make my feelings clear 
And girl I could hold you tight for hours 
I wanna tell you what you're trying to hear 

Oh and I wanna let it in 
I wanna ease all your doubts 
I keep trying to get it out 

But if I can't find the words 
To tell you what I'm feeling 
Baby that don't mean 
It don't mean that I don't feel it 
I'm trying to tell you girl 
But if you don't believe just look and see 
My face says what you mean to me 
When I can't find the words 

But I know sometimes I leave you so upset 
Cos I got all these bits and pieces in my head 
I know because I let you struggle with the things I haven't said 

When I can't find the words 
When I can't find the words 
When I, when I, when I can't find the words 
I wanna ease all your doubts (ease all your doubts)
I keep trying to get it out 

But if I can't find the words 
To tell you what I'm feeling 
But baby that don't mean 
It don't mean that I don't feel it 
I'm trying to tell you girl 
But if you don't believe just look and see 

My smile says what you mean to me 
When I can't find the words 
If I can't find the words



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Raisa Cherry's Universe 🍒

Ronan never fails to impress me.His songs turns on my happy mood 💜

P Riame

Still the very Best 20 Years on.... One of the best Artist in the world.. Role model

Chloe Hughes

I love this song! Deserves way more views!🎧🎼🎤📱

Andre Fortuin

Gets me everytime. One of his best tracks

Maura Veiga

👍👏👏👏

roberto hernan hernandez

excelente cancion, realmente sorprendente, gracias Ronan por Estas canciones hermosas que nos has dado.

monica Gristwood

❤great voice ❤

Rohan Kapoor

Such an under rated artist.

Selina Yeo Yeo

Awesome, I love Ronan Keating always the best...

FAVELAxGAMER

amor este cantor linda musica

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