Words
Sandie Shaw Lyrics


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Smile an everlasting smile, a smile can bring you
Near to me.
Don't ever let me find you down, 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 dont even mean a single word I say.




It's only words, and words are all I have, to take
Your heart away

Overall Meaning

Sandie Shaw's "Words" is a love song that speaks about the power of words and the importance of always being there for your loved ones. The first verse encourages the listener to always smile, as a smile brings them close to the singer. The second line warns of the potential to bring tears if they are ever down. The second verse shifts to talk about how the world has lost its glory, but the singer believes they can start a new story together. The singer then encourages immediate action, telling their beloved that there's no better time than right now to show them how much they love them.


The chorus is where the song gets its title and main message; talk in everlasting words, and dedicate them all to the singer, and in return, they will give all their life and be there for their beloved. However, in the final few lines, the singer acknowledges that words alone may not be enough to win their beloved's heart. The words alone don't demonstrate enough meaning, and it's only through action that they can truly take their beloved's heart away.


Line by Line Meaning

Smile an everlasting smile, a smile can bring you Near to me.
I want you to always be happy and have a smile on your face, because it brings you closer to me.


Don't ever let me find you down, cause that would Bring a tear to me.
I care deeply about you, and if I see you sad or upset, it would make me cry.


This world has lost its glory, let's start a brand new story now, my love.
The world may not be perfect, but we can make our own story and create something better together, my dear.


Right now, there'll be no other time and I can show You how, my love.
There's no time like the present, and I want to show you how much I love you.


Talk in everlasting words, and dedicate them all to me.
Promise me that you'll speak kind and loving words that will last forever, and dedicate them all to me.


And I will give you all my life, I'm here if you Should call to me.
I'm willing to give you everything I have, and I'm here for you whenever you need me.


You think that I dont even mean a single word I say.
You may doubt my sincerity and think I'm not being truthful.


It's only words, and words are all I have, to take Your heart away.
But all I have are my words, and they are powerful enough to capture your heart and make you fall in love with me.




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

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