Language
Short Round Lyrics
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Written on my face easily read
Words are breaking easier than stones
Breaking it's all the time, all the time dealing with you
I wish after today it stop
It's too much, I've had enough
Running out of places to run
Constant noise, oh wait a minute that was just your voice
Wonder to complete a sentence
Pondering your dumb questions
But you're so sure you're right
Sorry it's not in your language
And I wish I had the courage to let the words come out
It's too much, I've had enough
Running out of places to run
I'm tired you're wasting your words
Constant noise, oh wait a minute that was just your voice
It's too much, I've had enough
Running out of places to run
I'm tired you're wasting your words
Constant noise, oh wait a minute that was just your
Last chance you lost in the end
Try to save yourself but where were you when I needed some help
The lyrics to Short Round's song "Language" express the frustration and exhaustion of dealing with someone who constantly talks but doesn't say anything meaningful or helpful. The refrain repeats the same sentiment: "It's too much, I've had enough / Running out of places to run / I'm tired you're wasting your words / Constant noise, oh wait a minute that was just your voice." The verses describe the difficulty of communicating with this person, who asks dumb questions and speaks a language that the singer can't understand. The singer wishes they had the courage to speak their mind, but at the same time, they recognize that sometimes it's better to leave things unsaid.
Line by Line Meaning
It's better left unsaid
Some things are better off not being said.
Written on my face easily read
My facial expressions reveal my feelings and emotions without me saying anything.
Words are breaking easier than stones
Your words hurt more than physical violence.
Breaking it's all the time, all the time dealing with you
Dealing with you is draining and neverending.
I wish after today it stop
I hope that things will be different and better after today.
It's too much, I've had enough
I can't take it anymore.
Running out of places to run
I'm running out of options to escape this situation.
I'm tired you're wasting your words
I'm tired of listening to you talk.
Constant noise, oh wait a minute that was just your voice
Your voice is a constant annoyance to me.
Wonder to complete a sentence
I wonder if you'll ever be able to finish a sentence.
Pondering your dumb questions
I'm wondering why you keep asking such stupid questions.
But you're so sure you're right
You have a lot of confidence in your opinions, even when they're wrong.
Sorry it's not in your language
I'm sorry you don't understand what I'm trying to say.
And I wish I had the courage to let the words come out
I wish I could express myself better and say what I really want to say.
Last chance you lost in the end
This is your last chance, and you've blown it.
Try to save yourself but where were you when I needed some help
You only care about yourself and weren't there for me when I needed you the most.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.