Zoë has several other music projects - Malfoy Manor (a more electronic kind of wizard rock), Zoë's Adventures Under Ground (her "Muggle", aka non-Harry-Potter, music), and The Vashta Nerada (her collaborative nerd-music effort with MaryBeth Schroeder of the wizard rock act Nagini and is based in the UK.
Just Say It
Split Seven Ways Lyrics
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Apart from the little things.
But tiny lies grow and take a life of their own,
And yes, it bloody stings.
Like a slap to my face to hear you speak,
And pretend that it’s all okay.
The lies of omission and lack of contrition,
This sickness won’t just go away.
And if you just say it,
What makes me so different?
And if you just say it,
Instead of putting up that front.
And if you just drop it,
The mask you wear for all the others.
And if you just face it,
I know you wish that we’d be lovers.
If you just say it…
Perhaps it’ll make no difference now,
We’re far too gone for love.
Your black eyes hide memories I’m scared to hear,
You’re fragile, acting tough.
I hate it when you fight; I’m scared that you’ll
Shatter at the slightest punch.
But you don’t like the way I love you now,
More motherly then lust.
And if you just say it,
What makes me so different?
And if you just say it,
Instead of putting up that front.
And if you just drop it,
The mask you wear for all the others.
And if you just face it,
I know you wish that we’d be lovers.
If you just say it…
The lyrics to Split Seven Ways's song "Just Say It" are about a relationship that started off with honesty and openness but ended up being filled with small lies and omissions that grew into a larger problem. The singer of the song is hurt by their partner's lack of honesty and contrition, and wishes that they would drop the front and just say what's on their mind. The song acknowledges that it might be too late for the relationship, but there is still a desire for honesty and for the two of them to face whatever is holding them back from being together.
The first verse sets up the problem, with the singer noting that while their partner was honest at the start of the relationship, there were still little things that they kept from them. These little lies grew over time and now feel like a slap in the face. The second verse acknowledges that the two of them have gone too far down the road to love to turn back now. The singer is scared of what they might hear if their partner were to open up, but they still long for that honesty and wish that the relationship could be different.
Overall, "Just Say It" explores the importance of honesty in a relationship, even if it might be painful to hear. It also touches on the idea that it's never too late to be honest and try to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
You were honest and open at the start,
You were truthful and upfront when we first met.
Apart from the little things.
Except for some small lies, you were honest.
But tiny lies grow and take a life of their own,
Even small lies can become bigger and more significant over time.
And yes, it bloody stings.
It hurts to hear that you lied to me.
Like a slap to my face to hear you speak,
It's like a physical blow to hear you lie.
And pretend that it’s all okay.
To act like everything is fine when it's not.
The lies of omission and lack of contrition,
Leaving out important details and not feeling sorry for the lies.
This sickness won’t just go away.
The problem of lying won't disappear on its own.
And if you just say it,
If you tell me the truth,
What makes me so different?
Why can't you be honest with me like you are with others?
Instead of putting up that front.
Instead of pretending everything is okay.
And if you just drop it,
If you let go of your facade,
The mask you wear for all the others.
The persona you show to everyone else.
And if you just face it,
If you confront the truth,
I know you wish that we’d be lovers.
I understand that you have feelings for me.
Perhaps it’ll make no difference now,
Maybe it won't change anything at this point,
We’re far too gone for love.
We are past the point of falling in love.
Your black eyes hide memories I’m scared to hear,
Your eyes give away the pain and trauma you've experienced that I'm afraid to know.
You’re fragile, acting tough.
You seem strong but you are actually very vulnerable.
I hate it when you fight; I’m scared that you’ll
I don't like it when we argue because I'm afraid you'll
Shatter at the slightest punch.
Break down completely at the smallest thing.
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.