The init… Read Full Bio ↴“Talk!” is a track from The 1975’s self-titled debut album.
The initial rhythm of the song is confusing, then eventually becomes a groovy tune with a showcase of bassist Ross McDonald’s skills.
Talk!
The 1975 Lyrics
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Why you talk so?
Why you talk so loud?
Why you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
Why you talk so loud?
Why you talk so?
Why you talk so loud?
Why you talk so?
We don't got alarms we just use my dad's arms
Excess until we stop hearts
I think you're trying too hard with your lungs in tar
And your kitchen full of pop stars
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
I'd be an anchor but I'm scared you'd drown
It's safer on the ground
Why you talk so loud?
Why you talk so?
Why you talk so loud?
Why you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
(Why you talk so loud?) and I've been thinking lots about your mouth
(Why you talk so?) a conversation superseded by the way he talks (why you talk so loud?)
I've been thinking lots about your mouth (why you talk so?)
The lyrics to The 1975's song Talk! can easily be interpreted as a commentary on the way people communicate in today's world. The opening lines question why someone speaks so loudly, suggesting that perhaps they are compensating for something or trying to make up for a lack of substance in their words. The chorus repeats the question in a slightly different way, emphasizing the contrast between the volume of the person's voice and the actual content of what they are saying.
The second verse takes a turn towards social commentary, with the line "We don't got alarms we just use my dad's arms" suggesting a lack of responsibility or concern for safety. The mention of a kitchen full of pop stars also implies a shallow focus on celebrity culture over more important issues. The lyric "I'd be an anchor but I'm scared you'd drown, it's safer on the ground" suggests a desire to help, but a fear of being pulled down by the very person they are trying to assist.
Overall, the song seems to critique the way people often use communication as a way to project an image, rather than to truly connect with others on a meaningful level. The 1975 cleverly weaves together a commentary on modern society with personal reflections on relationships and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you talk so loud?
Questioning the excessive volume of the person's speech
Why you talk so?
Questioning the person's overall way of speaking
Why you talk so loud?
Repeating the first line to emphasize the issue of excessive volume
Why you talk so?
Repeating the second line to emphasize the issue of speech in general
Passing grammatical mistakes
Pointing out errors in the person's speech
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Describing the person's speech style as combative and destructive
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
Noticing the lack of variation in the person's speech
We don't got alarms we just use my dad's arms
Referencing a unconventional method of waking up
Excess until we stop hearts
Acknowledging the danger of indulging too much
I think you're trying too hard with your lungs in tar
Suggesting that the person is straining themselves unnecessarily
And your kitchen full of pop stars
Describing the person's taste in music
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
Admitting to being preoccupied with the person's speech
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
Recognizing that the person's speech can overshadow the actual conversation
I'd be an anchor but I'm scared you'd drown
Not feeling equipped to handle the person's intense speech
It's safer on the ground
Preferring to avoid confrontation by staying quiet
(Why you talk so loud?) and I've been thinking lots about your mouth
Linking the excessive volume to a preoccupation with the person's speech
(Why you talk so?) a conversation superseded by the way he talks (why you talk so loud?)
Connecting the issue of the person's speech to a tendency to dominate conversations
I've been thinking lots about your mouth (why you talk so?)
Final repetition of the idea that the person's speech is noteworthy
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Adam Brian Thomas Hann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS -Talk! xx
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
We don't got alarms we just use my dad's arms
Excess until we stop hearts
I think you're trying too hard with your lungs in tar
And your kitchen full of pop stars
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
I'd be an anchor but I'm scared you'd drown
It's safer on the ground
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
(Why do you talk so loud?)
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
(Why do you talk so?)
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
(Why do you talk so loud?)
I've been thinking lots about your mouth
(Why do you talk so?)
@mundojes5199
"Talk!"
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
We don't got alarms we just use my dad's arms
Excess until we stop hearts
I think you're trying too hard with your lungs in tar
And your kitchen full of pop stars
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
I'd be an anchor but I'm scared you'd drown
It's safer on the ground
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
(Why do you talk so loud?)
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
(Why do you talk so?)
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
(Why do you talk so loud?)
I've been thinking lots about your mouth
(Why do you talk so?)
@BlackVeilBridesmate8
imagine the set list like this:
(INTRO)
Settle Down
Head.Cars.Bending
The City
Heart Out
Talk!
12
Me
fallingforyou
Menswear
Girls
HNSCC
Robbers
Medicine
Is There Somebody Who Can Watch You
Pressure
(ENCORE)
She Way Out
Chocolate
Sex
Antichrist
so basically all of their songs except a few omg
@JellyStones42
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
We don't got alarms we just use my dad's arms
Excess until we stop hearts
I think you're trying too hard with your lungs in tar
And your kitchen full of pop stars
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
I'd be an anchor but I'm scared you'd drown
It's safer on the ground
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Why do you talk so loud?
Why do you talk so?
Passing grammatical mistakes
Totally wrecked and polemic in the way he talks
Vocal sabbatical, delayed by churning out the same
(Why do you talk so loud?)
And I've been thinking lots about your mouth
(Why do you talk so?)
A conversation superseded by the way he talks
(Why do you talk so loud?)
I've been thinking lots about your mouth
(Why do you talk so?)
@AlishaPersaud13
i love how you can hear every single instrument playing. nothing overpowers the other
@ChrisKronk117
He was so inputting an easter egg for the Change of Heart music Video :DDDD
@mason1243
The bass is a tad quieter than the other instruments, but otherwise, it’s true!
@Message167
Alisha Persaud yesssssssssss
@danoflaherty1214
That's the power of producing and mixing a song correctly
@user-ke4hi2el5k
The bass at the start thou
@michellegbruce
I am POSITIVE that in just a few short years The 1975 will be the biggest selling band in a very long time. You really tap any genre of music.
@agolding7361
i think so too
@michellegbruce
Got 2 tickets for May 29 in Dallas "House Of Blues" to see "THE 1975", taking GRANDson Carson, 15. I'm celebrating my 59th BDay after that seeing Bruno Mars June 10th in our Hometown of Little Rock! Party of 5 Thank You Very Much!
@michellegbruce
got 2 tickets to see THE 1975 AGAIN in Dallas on November 24 at The South Side Ballroom! AHHHHH!!!!! GRANDson Carson, will be celebrating his 16th BDay then!!!!