Friction with the band's label, EMI, resulted in legal action and countersuing. Webb departed, and the band switched to Polydor for their final studio album, 1991's Laughing Stock, but split soon afterwards. Singer Mark Hollis released one solo album in 1998 before retiring from the music industry; he died in 2019. The band's founding bass player and drummer, Paul Webb and Lee Harris, played in several bands together; long-term collaborator Tim Friese-Greene continued in the business as a musician and producer.
Discography
The Party's Over (1982)
It's My Life (1984)
The Colour of Spring (1986)
Spirit of Eden (1988)
Laughing Stock (1991)
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Talk Talk Lyrics
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It's OK
If you don't like the words I say
Throw them away
But sing it just the same
I know inside
I'll get them back again
Back again
It's OK
But I won't ? again
Let's hit it away
Why don't we think and play
I know inside
I'll get them back again
Back again
Oh oh oh
It's OK
If you don't like the words I say
Throw them away
But sing it just the same
I know inside
I'll get them back again
Back again
The lyrics of Talk Talk's song "It's OK" convey a sense of acceptance, even when others may not agree with or understand your words. The singer seems to acknowledge that everyone has their own perspective and opinions, and that it's okay if yours don't always align with someone else's. The repeated phrase "It's OK" reinforces this message, and encourages the listener to keep singing and expressing themselves, even if it's not always easy.
The line "Let's hit it away" suggests a desire to move on from any negativity or disagreements, and instead focus on enjoying the moment and playing music together. The hope that the singer will "get them [the words] back again" implies a sense of regeneration and renewal, as if new ideas and inspirations are waiting just around the corner.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's OK" encourage us to be true to ourselves, to accept and respect others even when we disagree, and to keep creating and expressing ourselves boldly.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh
Starting the song with repetitive 'oh oh oh' sounds.
It's OK
It's alright to express oneself.
If you don't like the words I say
If what I say or express displeases you,
Throw them away
You can discard my thoughts, opinions, or feelings.
But sing it just the same
Despite this, I want you to continue the conversation or dialogue.
I know inside
Deep inside, I am confident or sure
I'll get them back again
That the words or thoughts I express will return or come back to me.
Back again
Repeating the phrase for emphasis
But I won't ? again
Leaving a sense of ambiguity or incompleteness and suggesting that the artist won't do something again.
Let's hit it away
Move on or forget the past and start fresh.
Why don't we think and play
Suggesting that they could have an open conversation and discuss or explore new ideas together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK DAVID HOLLIS, SIMON GABRIEL BRENNER
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@thegentlelivingchannel
I saw this on MTV when I was just a girl of 12. I couldn't get the song out of my head. I'm 53 now and still love them. They did some truly remarkable music. I was heartbroken when we lost Mark Hollis. That unique voice, his mischievous twinkle, lol. He is missed.
@Innersymbiance
55 here, same... x
@777Kareena
I’m 51, I remember seeing this on MTV too! ❤ Great song from a great band.
@cy6412
Man, no other band sounds like this, nobody.
@davidsherrick898
Mark Hollis genius!!! And the rest of the band was genius!
@user-vb9mx5zr1g
I agree 100%
@davidkepesi2412
Those 80's drums are the best .
@wobedraggled
reverb was king in the 80's
@janruytenbeek1964
Rest in Paradise Mark Mark Hollis!😢
@dr.gudmundssonaircraftdesign
This amazing singer is Mark Hollis. Born in the UK in 1955, he died in 2019, only 64 years old. What a pity this talent is no more among us. I became a huge fan of Talk-Talk in 1982. Great melodies compounded by super-cool beat was mesmerizing. I will forever cherish Mark's beautiful smile and the music he created. This band was not underrated by me.