Words
Roy Orbison Lyrics
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A smile can bring you near to me
Don't ever let me find you gone
'Cause that could bring a tear to me
This words have lost their glory,
Let's start a brand new story, now my love
Right now there'll be no other time
And I can show you all my love
Talk in everlasting words
And dedicate them all to me
I will give you all my life
It's 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
The lyrics of "Words"by Roy Orbison speak about the power of a smile and the importance of communication through language. The singer urges the listener to smile, saying that it can bring them closer together. However, the singer also admits that if the listener were to disappear, it would cause them pain. Therefore, they suggest starting a new story together and taking advantage of the present moment to show their love.
The second verse refers to the importance of words, asking the listener to speak words of dedication to the singer. The singer offers to give all of their life to the listener if they were to call for them. The final lines of the song admit the limits of language, acknowledging that words alone cannot express the depth of the singer's feelings. The lines "It's only words and words are all I have / To take your heart away" suggest that despite their best efforts, the singer can only use language to convey their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile an everlasting smile
Smiling always can make us closer and happier.
A smile can bring you near to me
A smile can help to develop a strong bond, making us closer to each other.
Don't ever let me find you gone
Please don't ever leave me, as it would hurt me deeply.
'Cause that could bring a tear to me
If you leave me, I might cry, as I will feel lost without you.
These words have lost their glory,
The things we used to talk about have lost their charm, and we need to find new interests.
Let's start a brand new story, now my love
We can create new memories by starting a new chapter in our life, now.
Right now there'll be no other time
The present moment is the best time to show you how much I care.
And I can show you all my love
I can express my feelings towards you completely and show you how much you mean to me.
Talk in everlasting words
Talk about your feelings and emotions to me, without any hesitation.
And dedicate them all to me
Devote all your love and time to me, making me feel special and valued.
I will give you all my life
I am ready to give everything I have to you, my love.
It's here if you should call to me
I am always here for you, and you can always reach out to me.
You think that I don't even mean
You might have doubts about my love for you.
A single word I say
But I do mean everything I say to you.
It's only words and words are all I have
All I got is my words; they express my true feelings for you.
To take your heart away
I wish to win your heart over with the words I have, showing how much I love you.
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Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
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