They most recently released their debut full length album Moonshine & Maybes (2013). The Rankin Twins have also released a number of EP's and Singles, including I Would (2008) Headaches & Heartbreaks EP (2010) and Silver Lining EP (2011).
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Talk About It
The Rankin Twins Lyrics
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Arguments we′ve gotten by
Are little victories so why
Climb them a second time
You should learn to let it go
Leave it on the side of the road
Throw it out and don't look back
Lighten up our heavy load
I don't wanna talk about it
Or stay mad and dwell on what we said
I′ve moved on, can′t you get on and just get over it
I don't wanna stir up a mess, it′s already swept behind the fence
I don't wanna talk about it
I love the way you think you understand
I love the way that you think you can
Come here and love me for who I am
Take my heart in your calloused hands
I wanna learn from our mistakes
Then I wanna watch them fade away
I don′t wanna talk about it
Whatever it is its just the past
I don't wanna talk about it
Every Mountain that we climb
Arguments we′ve gotten by
Are little victories so why
Climb them a second time
In The Rankin Twins' song Talk About It, the lyrics explore the theme of letting go of past mistakes and moving on from arguments, emphasizing the importance of not dwelling on them. The opening lines, "Every Mountain that we climb, Arguments we’ve gotten by" suggest that the couple has had their share of disagreements, but they don't want to rehash those arguments. Instead, they view them as "little victories," meaning that they overcame them and moving forward is what they want.
The song is about learning to let go of the past and not holding grudges. The chorus sings "I don't wanna talk about it, Or stay mad and dwell on what we said, I've moved on, can't you get on and just get over it." They want to learn from their mistakes and move on. Furthermore, the lyrics express a strong sense of commitment in the relationship as the singer says she loves the way her partner loves her and wants to learn from their mistakes. The line "Take my heart in your calloused hands" suggests that the couple has been through a lot, but the callouses on the hands indicate that both parties have been working hard through their issues and have toughened up from the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Every Mountain that we climb
Any difficulty or challenge that we face and overcome
Arguments we've gotten by
Disagreements that we've had with each other
Are little victories so why
Overcoming these challenges and disagreements are small but significant victories
Climb them a second time
There's no need to repeat these challenges or disagreements
You should learn to let it go
We need to learn to move on, let go of grudges and negative feelings
Leave it on the side of the road
We need to leave these negative feelings behind us
Throw it out and don't look back
Completely let go of these negative feelings and don't dwell on them
Lighten up our heavy load
Letting go of these negative feelings will make our lives easier and less burdensome
I don't wanna goooooo there, but I don't wanna leave
I don't want to dwell on the negative past, but I also don't want to ignore it completely
I don't wanna talk about it
I don't want to discuss or rehash past negative experiences or arguments
Or stay mad and dwell on what we said
I don't want to hold onto negative feelings or dwell on what was said during an argument
I've moved on, can't you get on and just get over it
I've let go of past negative experiences and I hope you can do the same
I don't wanna stir up a mess, it's already swept behind the fence
I don't want to cause further problems or create drama when we've already moved on from the past
I love the way you think you understand
I appreciate the way you try to understand me
I love the way that you think you can
I love that you believe in yourself and your abilities
Come here and love me for who I am
Love me for who I truly am without expectations or conditions
Take my heart in your calloused hands
Take care of my heart, even if your hands are rough or injured
I wanna learn from our mistakes
I want us to learn and grow from past errors or negative situations
Then I wanna watch them fade away
After learning from and addressing our past mistakes, I want to put them behind us and move forward
Whatever it is its just the past
Whatever negative experiences we've had in the past are now behind us
I don't wanna talk about it
I don't want to dwell on the past or rehash negative experiences
Every Mountain that we climb
Any obstacle or challenge that we overcome
Arguments we've gotten by
Disagreements that we've had with each other
Are little victories so why
Overcoming these challenges and disagreements are small but significant victories
Climb them a second time
It's not necessary to repeat these challenges or disagreements
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.