Words
The Doves Lyrics


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Inside's a heart of summer soul
Don't let them throw it asway
'Cause inside something solid gold
so don't let them throw it away
Words they mean nothing
so you can't hurt me
I said words they mean nothing
So you can't stop me

Words they meant nothing
So you can't hurt me
I said words they mean nothing
So you can't stop me

I said your eyes, they say nothing
So you can't hurt me
On summer days like these
I said words they mean nothing
So you can't hurt me

Follow your own path from here
So don't listen to what they say
Cause inside you've a heart of gold
So don't let them take this away

Words they meant nothing
So you can't hurt me
On summer days like these
I said words they mean nothing
So you can't stop me
On summer days like these

I said your eyes, they say nothing
So you can't fault me
I said words they mean nothing
So you can't hurt me

Inside a heart of pure soul
A sun rising and falling away, like your soul
Cause here comes something wonderful
So don't let them throw it away

Words they meant nothing
So you can't hurt me
On summer days like these
I said words they mean nothing
So you can't stop me
On summer days like these

I said your eyes, they say nothing
So you can't stop me
On summer days like these




I said words they mean nothing
So you can't hurt me

Overall Meaning

The Doves' "Words" is a powerful and uplifting song about the resilience of the human spirit. The lyrics emphasize the importance of following one's heart and not allowing anyone to diminish one's worth or potential. The song opens with the line, "Inside's a heart of summer soul," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for a bright and warm spirit that is capable of persevering through difficult times. The following line, "Don't let them throw it away," suggests that there may be external forces or people who want to undermine or belittle this spirit.


The chorus of the song reinforces this notion, with the repeated mantra that "Words they mean nothing, so you can't hurt me." This line is empowering because it acknowledges that while people may say hurtful things, those words have no power unless the listener allows them to have power. The idea of "following your own path" despite naysayers is also emphasized in the lyrics.


Overall, "Words" is a song that encourages strength, self-confidence, and perseverance. It is a reminder that no matter what obstacles or negative people come our way, we have the power to rise above and stay true to ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside's a heart of summer soul
There is a warm and lively heart within


Don't let them throw it away
Don't let anyone take that away from you


'Cause inside something solid gold
Because there is something valuable and precious within


Words they mean nothing
Words are meaningless and cannot affect me


So you can't hurt me
Therefore, you cannot harm me


I said words they mean nothing
I repeat, words cannot affect me


So you can't stop me
Therefore, you cannot stop me


I said your eyes, they say nothing
I mean, your eyes cannot affect me either


On summer days like these
Especially on beautiful summer days like this


Follow your own path from here
Go on your own way and don't let anyone else influence you


So don't listen to what they say
Therefore, ignore what others say


Cause inside you've a heart of gold
Because you have a pure and precious heart within you


So don't let them take this away
So, don't let anyone take that away from you


Inside a heart of pure soul
There is a pure and beautiful soul within


A sun rising and falling away, like your soul
Like the rising and setting of the sun, your soul shines and fades away


Cause here comes something wonderful
Something amazing is coming


So don't let them throw it away
So, don't let anyone ruin it


So you can't fault me
Therefore, you cannot blame me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOMMY BOYCE, BOBBY HART

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Jedi77

They made a great choice having this as an ending song for Geek Charming too.

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This album is still my favourite after all these years.

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I want this song played at my wedding😍

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