Words
Sherrié Austin Lyrics

Words, they don't mean nothing
The significance of words is not important

So tell me why they hurt so much
Despite their insignificance, words can still cause emotional pain

I meant to tell you something
I had something important to say to you

It was on the tip of my tongue
I almost said it

Words rush by so quickly
Words can be spoken so hurriedly that they cannot be taken back

And it's too late to take them back
Once words are spoken, they cannot be undone

I tried to say I'm sorry
I attempted to apologize

And that goodbye was just an act
I did not really mean to say goodbye

But all my words got in the way
My words prevented the real message from coming across

And all the things I meant to say
My true intentions were not communicated

Were not the things you heard
My intended message was not received

Oh, why'd you have to go
I am sad that you left

And take me at my word
You believed what I said without seeing its true meaning

Words come back to haunt you
Words can have negative consequences later on

Yeah, they just keep hanging around
The impact of words can last for a long time

I still can hear the echo
I can still hear the words in my head

I still can hear their angry sound
The negative tone of the words is still present in my mind

Words can say I love you
Words can also express positive emotions

Oh, words can break a heart
Words can also cause emotional pain

I should have stopped you leaving
I should have prevented you from going away

And told the truth right from the start
I should have been honest from the beginning

But all my words got in the way
My words prevented the real message from coming across

And all the things I meant to say
My true intentions were not communicated

Were not the things you heard
My intended message was not received

Oh, why'd you have to go
I am sad that you left

And take me at my word
You believed what I said without seeing its true meaning