Talk To Me
Stevie Nicks Lyrics
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And I can see your expression when the phone rings
We both know there's something happening here
Well,there's no sense in dancing round the subject
A wound gets worse when it's treated with neglect
Don't turn around ,there's nothing here to fear
[Chorus]
Talk to me
You can talk to me
You can set your secrets free,baby
Dusty words lying under carpets
Seldom heard well must you keep your secrets
Locked inside hidden safe from view
Well,is it all that hard
Is it all that tough
Well,I've shown you all my cards now isn't that enough
You can hide your hurt
But,there's something you can do
You can talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
I can set your secrets free,baby
La, la, la, la
Though we lay face to face and cheek to cheek
Our voices stray from the common ground where they could meet
The walls run high, to veil a swelling tear
Oh,let the walls burn down,set your secrets free
You can break their bounds, cause you're safe with me
You can lose your doubt,cause you'll find no danger not here
[Chorus]
Oh,I can see you running, I can see you running
I can see you running all the way back home
I can see your expression when the phone rings
And I can see your thinkin' bout the same things
Is it all that hard
Is it all that tough
Well, you've taken all there is now baby
Isn't that enough
Well, I can see you runnin', i can see you runnin'
All the way back
The song “Talk to Me” by Stevie Nicks was released in 1985, following her successful solo album titled “Bella Donna.” The song is about two people who are both aware of something happening between them but are unwilling to acknowledge it. The lyrics suggest that they need to open up to each other and talk about their feelings, as keeping secrets from each other only makes the situation worse.
The song begins by expressing that the two people involved are thinking about the same things and that they are aware that something is happening. However, instead of addressing it, they avoid it, and this only worsens the situation. The chorus encourages the other person to talk to them, assuring them that they are a safe space to share their secrets.
The second verse mentions the importance of sharing secrets, as bottling them up can be difficult, and it is not necessary to hide them from the world. The bridge describes the physical closeness of the individuals, but their words stray, suggesting that they are not yet ready to share their feelings with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see we're thinkin' bout the same things
We are both contemplating the same issues
And I can see your expression when the phone rings
I can discern your emotions when the phone rings
We both know there's something happening here
We both are aware that something significant is unfolding
Well,there's no sense in dancing round the subject
Let's avoid beating around the bush
A wound gets worse when it's treated with neglect
Ignoring the pain will only make it worse
Don't turn around ,there's nothing here to fear
Do not worry; there is nothing to fear
You can talk to me
You can confide in me
Talk to me
Share your secrets with me
You can set your secrets free,baby
You can unburden yourself and be free from the weight of your secrets
Dusty words lying under carpets
Unspoken and forgotten words hidden away
Seldom heard well must you keep your secrets
Secrets are rarely shared and should be kept confidential
Locked inside hidden safe from view
The secrets are locked away and kept hidden from sight
Well,is it all that hard
Is it really that difficult?
Is it all that tough
Is it really that challenging?
Well,I've shown you all my cards now isn't that enough
I have been open with you, so why not reciprocate?
You can hide your hurt
You can conceal your pain
But,there's something you can do
However, you have a choice
Though we lay face to face and cheek to cheek
Even though we are in close proximity
Our voices stray from the common ground where they could meet
Our communication is not aligned
The walls run high, to veil a swelling tear
We are guarded and hiding our emotions behind walls
Oh,let the walls burn down,set your secrets free
Let us break down our walls and share our secrets
You can break their bounds, cause you're safe with me
You can reveal your secrets, and I will keep them safe
You can lose your doubt,cause you'll find no danger not here
You can overcome your doubts because there is no threat here
Oh,I can see you running, I can see you running
I can envision you fleeing
All the way back home
Returning to your place of comfort
Well, you've taken all there is now baby
You have exhausted all options
Isn't that enough
Is not that sufficient?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAS SANDFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-qq3cf3wp3k
Stevie Nicks is eternal. Whether it’s with Fleetwood Mac, or solo, she brought it.
@ximresal
My mom loved this song, today she passed away because of the current situation, I can’t believe she is gone and I can’t accept it yet I know she won’t come back to hug me or my brother or my father, I hope this video remains more years so each nine of June I come back here and remember her more than ever
@knowtheway7354
U talked to Us....So U can talk 2Me....Ya Mum musta been pretty cool 2 like this🙏Stay well..U N YA WORLD!
@fotiskalogirou5011
May she rest in Peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@teresariggs6523
🙏
@dvorok499
CYa next year! 9Jun22... Godspeed
@cristinaquintana7190
This kind of music heal the soul
@user-fg5sx8cl5h
Still listening in 2024
@sunrisings292
i died six years ago, and I'm still listening to this cool song.
@twelvepack1018
Feb 2024 here .
This song never gets old it just keeps getting better compared to the crap one hears today 💜💜