Talk About It
The Burns Lyrics


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God knows how I love you
Like a user needs a drug
And I'll never be free of ya
You are poison in my blood
I tried to swim that river
And get to higher ground
I been three times under
The next one'll see me drown

But I don't want to talk about it now
I don't want to talk about it now
I don't want to talk about it now
I want to go down

God knows why you don't want me
No one would do the things I do
But to my grave it's gonna haunt me
How I got down on my knees for you
You are my obsession
And the reason that I live
You alreday got my soul
There's nothin left to give

But I don't want to talk about it now
I don't want to talk about it now
I don't want to talk about it now
I want to go down

The devil is deep water baby
And I'm in way over my head
But I'd be drawn and quartered
If I could keep you in my bed
I can't break this spell
I know the trouble that I'm in
But If I got out of the mouth of hell
I'd walk right back again

But I don't want to talk about it now
I don't want to talk about it now




I don't want to talk about it now
I want to go down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Burns's song "Talk About It" convey a deeply emotional and tumultuous relationship between two individuals. The singer expresses a strong, almost addictive love for their partner, comparing it to a user's dependence on a drug. This imagery reflects the consuming nature of their connection, with the partner being described as "poison in my blood." Despite recognizing the destructive nature of the relationship, the singer feels trapped, unable to break free from this toxic dynamic.


The singer recounts their attempts to overcome the challenges within the relationship, likening their efforts to swimming a treacherous river to reach higher ground. However, each attempt only seems to lead them further into turmoil, with the ominous warning that the next time may result in their drowning. This sense of desperation and struggle is palpable in the lyrics, as the singer grapples with their intense feelings for their partner and the destructive patterns they cannot seem to escape.


The lyrics further delve into the one-sided nature of the relationship, with the singer lamenting that their partner does not reciprocate their feelings. Despite going to great lengths and enduring emotional pain for their partner, the singer feels unappreciated and haunted by their unrequited love. The partner is depicted as the object of the singer's obsession, with the singer feeling as though they have given their all and have nothing left to offer.


The closing verses of the song introduce the metaphor of the devil and deep water, emphasizing the dangerous and all-encompassing nature of the relationship. The singer acknowledges that they are in too deep and may face severe consequences for their attachment to their partner. Despite being aware of the destructive nature of their love, the singer cannot resist the pull and would willingly return to their partner even after escaping from a metaphorical hell. The repetition of the refrain "I don't want to talk about it now, I want to go down" underscores the singer's resignation to their fate and the desire to succumb to the all-consuming nature of their love.


Line by Line Meaning

God knows how I love you
God knows the depth of my love for you


Like a user needs a drug
I depend on you like a drug addict depends on drugs


And I'll never be free of ya
I will never be able to escape from you


You are poison in my blood
You are toxic to me


I tried to swim that river
I attempted to overcome the obstacles


And get to higher ground
And find a better place


I been three times under
I have failed multiple times


The next one'll see me drown
The next attempt will lead to my downfall


But I don't want to talk about it now
But I do not want to discuss it at this moment


I want to go down
I want to give in to my desires


God knows why you don't want me
God knows the reason why you do not desire me


No one would do the things I do
No one else would go to the lengths I do for you


But to my grave it's gonna haunt me
But it will haunt me until my death


How I got down on my knees for you
How I humbled myself for you


You are my obsession
You are my unhealthy fixation


And the reason that I live
And the reason I exist


You already got my soul
You already possess my soul


There's nothing left to give
I have nothing else to offer


The devil is deep water baby
The devil is a dangerous temptation


And I'm in way over my head
And I am in a situation beyond my control


But I'd be drawn and quartered
But I would endure extreme punishment


If I could keep you in my bed
If I could have you close to me


I can't break this spell
I cannot escape from this enchantment


I know the trouble that I'm in
I am aware of the danger I am in


But If I got out of the mouth of hell
But even if I escape a terrible situation


I'd walk right back again
I would return willingly


I don't want to talk about it now
I prefer not to discuss it currently


I want to go down
I want to succumb to my desires




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL JOHNSON, EMMYLOU HARRIS, JILL CUNNIFF

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