Nothing At All
Ronan Keating feat. Paulina Rubio Lyrics
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Can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word
You can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile on your face let's me know that you need me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall
You say it best
When you say nothing at all
All day long I can hear
People talking out loud (ooh)
But when you hold me near (you hold me near)
You drown out the crowd (drown out the crowd)
Try as they may they can never define
What's being said between your heart and mine
The smile on your face let's me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall
You say it best (you say it best)
When you say nothing at all
(Ohh) the smile on your face let's me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me (ooh)
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall
You say it best (you say it best)
When you say nothing at all
(You say it best when you say nothing at all)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) that smile on your face
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) the truth in your eyes
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) the touch of your hand let's me know that you need me
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) nothing at all
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) nothing at all
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) nothing at all
The song "When You Say Nothing at All" by Ronan Keating is a beautiful, romantic ballad that explores the power of nonverbal communication in relationships. The lyrics describe how the singer's love interest can speak directly to his heart without ever saying a word. Through her smile, her eyes, and her touch, she conveys love and support to him, even when she's not speaking.
As the song progresses, the singer contrasts this with the noise and chatter of the world around them. People are talking "out loud" all day long, but none of it can match the meaningful connection that he shares with his lover. He acknowledges that their love is hard to explain, and that even he can't find the words to describe it. But he knows that when she's with him, and even when she's not speaking, she says it all.
The song's ultimate message is that there are some things that words can't express, and that it's often the simplest gestures that make the biggest impact. When someone truly loves you, they don't need to say it out loud – their actions speak for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
It's amazing how you
I can't believe how you
Can speak right to my heart
Can make my heart feel understood
Without saying a word
Without actually speaking
You can light up the dark
You can bring light to a dark situation
Try as I may I could never explain
No matter how hard I try, I can't put into words
What I hear when you don't say a thing
What I understand from you without any words being spoken
The smile on your face let's me know that you need me
Your smile tells me that you rely on me
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me
Your eyes show me that you will stick by my side
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall
The way you touch me reassures me that you'll always be there to support me
You say it best
You express it perfectly
When you say nothing at all
When you don't say anything
All day long I can hear
I hear all day long
People talking out loud (ooh)
People speaking their minds openly and loudly
But when you hold me near (you hold me near)
When you're close to me
You drown out the crowd (drown out the crowd)
You make the noise of the people around us fade away
Try as they may they can never define
No matter how hard they try, they can't explain
What's being said between your heart and mine
The things that we understand without actually saying
(Ohh) the smile on your face let's me know that you need me
Your smile still tells me that I'm important to you
There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me (ooh)
The honesty in your eyes confirms that you'll never abandon me
You say it best (you say it best)
You express it perfectly
When you say nothing at all
When you don't say anything
(You say it best when you say nothing at all)
(You express it perfectly when you don't say anything)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all)
(You express it perfectly when you're quiet)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) that smile on your face
(Your smile expresses it perfectly when you're quiet)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) the truth in your eyes
(The honesty in your eyes expresses it perfectly when you're quiet)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) the touch of your hand let's me know that you need me
(The way you touch me reassures me that I'm important to you, even when you're quiet)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) nothing at all
(You express it perfectly by not saying anything)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) nothing at all
(You express it perfectly by being quiet)
(You say it best when you say nothing at all) nothing at all
(You express it perfectly when you don't speak)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donald Alan Schlitz, Paul Overstreet
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