I Don’t Know What To Say
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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I don't know what to say

I could say I want you,
That would be a bore
Maybe in a font you
Haven't seen before
I could say I'll haunt you
Till your dying day
I could tease and taunt you,
But what would I say?

See, I don't know what to say

I could say I crave you
Still, you little brat
I could rant and rave, you
Know I can do that
I could say I gave you
Everything I have
I could say I'll save you
You might think me mad

So I don't know what to say

I could try and lead you
Down the garden path
I could say I'll feed you
You can do the math
I could say I need you
Offer you a ring
I'll be guaranteed you
Don't believe a thing

I could try and shove you




Off the nearest cliff
I could say I lo

Overall Meaning

ve you
But that would be a skit
I could say I'll miss you
When you're gone away
I could bet and kiss you,
But what would I say?


These lyrics by The Magnetic Fields are an expression of confusion and uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The singer describes various things they could say to their loved one, but ultimately determines that none of them truly convey the depth of their feelings or the complexities of their situation.


The song opens with the singer suggesting that expressing their desire for their partner would be too cliche and uninteresting. They go on to suggest numerous other things they could say, ranging from playful teasing to declarations of everlasting love. However, none of these options seem to capture the full extent of the singer's emotions or the challenges they face as a couple.


The closing lines of the song suggest that the singer is at a loss for words, unable to find the right thing to say to their partner in this particular moment. It's possible that this frustration reflects a larger communication issue within the relationship, as the singer struggles to express themselves and connect with their partner on a deeper level.




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEPHIN RAYMOND MERRITT

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