Balk
Speechwriters LLC Lyrics


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the first chord's the favorite of everyone indeed
it rings of possibilities, of all the things you thought a song could be
of all your hopes and dreams
la dee dee dee dee dee

the next chord it dissapoints, it dissapoints like me
it heads in a direction, and it stifles other opportunities
of what the song could mean
la dee dee dee dee dee

and now i'm calling you, and it's a sunday, and i'm feeling like a whore
and now i'm telling you, things i've told you, about a thousand times before

the first time i kissed you we heard different things for sure
i thought it was a lovesong yeah, but a short one yeah, well you were hearing more
we both heard different chords
we're different that's for sure

and now i'm calling you, and it's a sunday, and i'm feeling like a whore
and now i'm telling you, things i've told you, about a thousand times before
well it's the last time that i'll hurt you i scream, at the top of my lungs

what the hell has happened to the way things used to be
when freedom meant much more than living harnessed gracefully
and i could tell you that i loved you and believe it faithfully,
dee dee dee dee

and now i'm calling you, and it's a sunday, and i'm feeling like a whore




and now i'm telling you, things i've told you, about a thousand times before
well it's the last time that i'll hurt you i scream, at the top of my lungs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Speechwriters LLC's song Balk are a poignant commentary on the nature of relationships and how disagreements and misunderstandings can arise even in the most loving of situations. The song starts by describing the first chord which is everybody's favorite, representing the promise of all that music can be, and the hopes and dreams it can inspire. However, the next chord is a disappointment, as it represents the limitations and missed opportunities that arise when you commit to a particular direction.


The singer then goes on to recount the story of how they and their partner heard different things in a love song, highlighting how even when we believe we're on the same page, our individual experiences and perspectives can lead to misunderstandings. The chorus consists of the singer calling out to their partner on a Sunday, feeling regretful for having hurt them before and wanting to make amends. They sing of how they've told their partner the same things a thousand times before, yet they still feel the need to say it again, indicating the recurring nature of their conflicts.


The song concludes with the singer lamenting the loss of the freedom they once enjoyed and how it has been replaced with a more constrained way of life. They vow that it's the last time they'll hurt their partner and scream it at the top of their lungs, highlighting how strong the desire for resolution and forgiveness is. Overall, the lyrics of Balk capture the nuances and complexities of relationships, emphasising how even the most loving connections can falter due to misunderstandings and divergent paths.


Line by Line Meaning

the first chord's the favorite of everyone indeed
The opening chord of a song is universally loved because it holds the promise of something new and exciting.


it rings of possibilities, of all the things you thought a song could be
The first chord suggests endless possibilities and creative potential for a song, inspiring the listener's imagination.


of all your hopes and dreams
The promise of the first chord inspires the listener to imagine the fulfillment of their deepest desires.


la dee dee dee dee dee
The nonsensical phrase 'la dee dee' punctuates this opening section, emphasizing the joyful sense of potential and optimism that the first chord creates.


the next chord it disappoints, it disappoints like me
The second chord represents a letdown or disappointment, just as the artist feels that they have let someone down in a relationship.


it heads in a direction, and it stifles other opportunities
The second chord represents a commitment to a certain direction, which limits other creative possibilities, just as the singer's actions in a relationship have limited their partner's options.


of what the song could mean
The second chord narrows the potential meanings of the song, just as the singer's actions have limited the interpretation of their relationship.


and now i'm calling you, and it's a sunday, and i'm feeling like a whore
The artist is reaching out to their partner on a day meant for rest and reflection, feeling shame and regret for their past actions.


and now i'm telling you, things i've told you, about a thousand times before
The artist is repeating a familiar refrain to their partner, acknowledging their past transgressions and trying to make amends.


the first time i kissed you we heard different things for sure
The artist and their partner had different interpretations of a past moment of intimacy, highlighting their divergent perspectives and experiences.


i thought it was a lovesong yeah, but a short one yeah, well you were hearing more
The singer interpreted the moment as a romantic but fleeting one, while their partner may have seen it as having greater significance, reflecting their disparate emotional needs.


we both heard different chords
The disagreement over the meaning of the kiss reflects the larger disagreement and lack of understanding between the artist and their partner.


we're different that's for sure
The differences in perspective and experience between the singer and their partner are ingrained and unchangeable, creating tension and conflict in the relationship.


well it's the last time that i'll hurt you i scream, at the top of my lungs
The singer is committing to change and ending their harmful behavior towards their partner.


what the hell has happened to the way things used to be
The singer is grappling with the nostalgia for a past time when things were simpler and less fraught with conflict and misunderstanding.


when freedom meant much more than living harnessed gracefully
The artist longs for a time when freedom and self-expression were more highly valued than conforming to social norms and expectations.


and i could tell you that i loved you and believe it faithfully
The artist wishes to express their love for their partner in a way that is honest and sincere, without the complications and hurt of their past behavior.




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