Talk
St Francis Hotel Lyrics
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I've seen how soon the tide can change
And know that beauty shadows pain
I'm tryin to forget how it ends
For a moment
We're the same
Ohhhhhhh
And so can I surrender everything?
If you could see what I can see
Maybe this wouldn't be too hard
The walls can speak they say that
I was here before and now it's all know
Ohhhhhhh
I can feel my armour falling
And hope I can surrender everything
Ooh Ahh Ooh
You know that some days I fight it
And some days I don't
I've seen and done it enough to know
Ohhhhhhh
I can see the sunshine forming
And so can I surrender everything?
Ooh Ahh Ooh Ahh
In St Francis Hotel's song "Talk," the singer is contemplating the fragility of life and the inevitability of change. Through their introspection, they come to the realization that beauty and pain are intertwined, and they are trying to forget how it all ends. The chorus is about the singer letting down their guard and contemplating whether they can surrender everything. The walls of the place they are in seem to be speaking to them, reminding them that they have been in this moment before.
The song is a reflection on the transience of life and the acceptance that comes with it. The verses and the chorus indicate a struggle between keeping up a guard while wanting to expose oneself to vulnerability. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and fear, but also a willingness to embrace the present moment.
Some possible interpretations of the lyrics could be that they are about letting go of old patterns, breaking down the walls surrounding the self, or accepting change as an integral part of life. Overall, the song seems to be about finding peace and solace in the present moment and letting go of the fear of losing what one has.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhhhhhh
I've seen how soon the tide can change
And know that beauty shadows pain
I'm tryin to forget how it ends
For a moment
We're the same
Life can change unexpectedly, and amidst the beauty, there can be pain. For a moment, let's forget about the end and relish the present moment.
Ohhhhhhh
I can feel my armour falling
And so can I surrender everything?
My defenses are weakening, and I'm wondering if it's time to let go of everything.
If you could see what I can see
Maybe this wouldn't be too hard
The walls can speak they say that
I was here before and now it's all know
If you could understand things from my perspective, perhaps this would be an easier decision. The walls remember that I have been here before and everything is now known.
Ohhhhhhh
I can feel my armour falling
And hope I can surrender everything
My defenses are continuing to weaken, and I'm hoping I can find the strength to let go of everything.
Ooh Ahh Ooh
You know that some days I fight it
And some days I don't
I've seen and done it enough to know
There are days when I resist the urge to let go, but there are also days when I don't fight it. I've had enough experiences to understand this process.
Ohhhhhhh
I can see the sunshine forming
And so can I surrender everything?
I can see better times ahead, and I am still considering whether or not to let go of everything.
Ooh Ahh Ooh Ahh
Writer(s): DECLAN GAFFNEY, BARRY GOREY
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.