Gossip
Slingshot Dakota Lyrics
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Another gossip story I don't care about
We're running our mouths with words
We can barely breathe
If I wanted to have a night out like this
I could have stayed home and turned on the TV
At least I could have turned it off
I've had enough of this
I'm hurting people left and right
I hate to be mean, but lets call it a night
We're talking too loud, making mountains of mole hills
I'd rather spend the day alone
I'd rather we not talk at all
I've had it, I've had it, I've had it up to here
I've had enough of this
I've had enough of this
The opening lines of Slingshot Dakota's song "Gossip" express the frustration many people feel with the constant barrage of celebrity news and rumors that infiltrate our daily lives. The singer is exhausted by the vapid headlines and meaningless stories that dominate the media landscape. The lyrics suggest that such gossip is not only a waste of time, but also harmful, as people use their words to hurt others without truly understanding the impact of their actions. The singer recognizes that the noise around them is drowning out their ability to think and speak clearly, and that perhaps it is better to disengage entirely rather than continue to contribute to the cycle of hurtful chatter.
In the second verse, the singer realizes that even their own participation in the gossip machine is causing pain and frustration. The words they are using are not only pointless, but also hurtful to those around them. They suggest that it is time to call it a night, to end the pointless chatter and instead focus on creating healthier relationships and communication. The final lines of the song express the desire for peace and quiet, a break from the constant noise of the world.
Overall, "Gossip" is a critique of our media-saturated world, where meaningless news and hurtful words dominate our attention and conversation. The singer recognizes the harm in such behavior and suggests that it is time to disengage and focus on building more meaningful connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Day in and day out it's another stupid headline
Every day, there's a new story in the media that's worthless and unimportant.
Another gossip story I don't care about
I'm tired of hearing people's rumors and pointless stories.
We're running our mouths with words
We're talking too much without thinking about what we're saying.
We can barely breathe
Talking so much is exhausting and tiring.
If I wanted to have a night out like this
This situation is not enjoyable or fun.
I could have stayed home and turned on the TV
Watching TV at home is just as dull and pointless as this gossip.
At least I could have turned it off
At least with TV, I have the option to switch it off if I don't like what I'm seeing.
I've had enough of this
I'm fed up with this constant chatter and gossip.
I'm hurting people left and right
By constantly gossiping and talking behind people's backs, I am causing them harm without realizing it.
I hate to be mean, but lets call it a night
I don't want to come off as rude, but it's time to stop talking about people.
We're talking too loud, making mountains of mole hills
We're exaggerating small issues and making them into bigger problems than they actually are.
I'd rather spend the day alone
I would prefer to be alone than be surrounded by gossip and chatter.
I'd rather we not talk at all
I'd rather have silence than engage in meaningless conversation.
I've had it, I've had it, I've had it up to here
I have had enough of this situation and I'm at my wit's end.
I've had enough of this
I'm done with this constant gossip and chatter.
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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