After reaching number fifteen in the charts with their 2008 debut single "We Cry," their second single "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" peaked at number two. Their debut album The Script was released on the 11th August 2008, and went straight to number one on iTunes, both in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Their third single, "Breakeven," was released on the 10th of November 2008, peaking at number 21 in the UK singles chart. The band went on to release two more singles from their debut: "Talk You Down" and "Before the Worst."
The Script's second album, Science and Faith, was released on the 13th September 2010. It reached number 1 on the UK album chart and the Irish album chart. The first single titled "For the First Time" peaked at number 4 in the UK charts. The second single from the album will be "Nothing."
The band's third album #3 will be released in September 2012. The first single "Hall of Fame," taken from the album is already on release. This features a vocal from will.i.am.
The band have now released their fourth album No Sound Without Silence
Talk You Down
The Script Lyrics
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As it's fading from my face
Try to speak but nothings coming
Nothing I could say to make you stay
Grabbed your suitcase called a taxi
It's 3am now where you gonna go?
Gonna stay with friends in London
And that's all I get to know
Just a cigarette gone
No you couldn't' be that far
So I'm driving in my car where I hope you are
Maybe I can talk you down
Maybe I can talk you down
We're standing on a tiny ledge
Before this goes over the edge
Gonna use my heart and not my head
And try to open up your eyes
This is relationship suicide
Cos if you go, I go
Taking shortcuts through the alleys
While your racing through my mind
Cops can chase but they wont catch me
Not before I get to speak my mind
If there's still time
Just a cigarette gone
No you couldn't be that far
So I'm driving in my car where I hope you are
Maybe I can talk you down
Maybe I can talk you down
We're standing on a tiny ledge
Before this goes over the edge
Gonna use my heart and not my head
And try to open up your eyes
This is relationship suicide
Cos if you go, I go
Cos if you go, I go
Cos if you go, I go
Cos if you go, I go
We're standing on a tiny ledge
Before this goes over the edge
Gonna use my heart and not my head
Just a cigarette gone
No you couldn't be that far
So I'm driving in my car where I hope you are
Maybe I can talk you down
Maybe I can turn around
We're standing on a tiny ledge
Before this goes over the edge
Gonna use my heart and not my head
And try to open up your eyes
This is relationship suicide
The Script's song Talk You Down describes a situation where a person's significant other is leaving them, and they are desperately trying to stop them from doing so. The opening lines "I can feel the color running, as it's fading from my face, try to speak but nothing's coming, nothing I could say to make you stay" set the tone for the song, as the singer is distressed and feels powerless. As their partner leaves, they are left feeling alone and abandoned. The phrase "Grabbed your suitcase called a taxi, it's 3 am, now where you gonna go? Gonna stay with friends in London, and that's all I get to know" implies a lack of communication and closure, as the singer is left wondering about their partner's plans and whereabouts.
The second half of the song has a more urgent tone, as the singer tries to find their partner before it is too late. The lines "Taking shortcuts through the alleys, while you're racing through my mind, cops can chase but they won't catch me, not before I get to speak my mind if there's still time" show the desperation of the situation. The chorus "We're standing on a tiny ledge before this goes over the edge, gonna use my heart and not my head, and try to open up your eyes, this is relationship suicide" implies that the relationship is on the brink of collapse, and the singer is willing to risk everything to save it. The song's title "Talk You Down" suggests that the singer is trying to calm their partner down and prevent them from leaving.
Overall, The Script's Talk You Down is a powerful and emotional song about the desperation of trying to save a failing relationship. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions, making it a memorable and relatable song for anyone who has been through a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel the color running
I feel extreme emotional distress and it's physically affecting me.
As it's fading from my face
My face is turning pale due to the intensity of my emotions.
Try to speak but nothings coming
I'm unable to articulate my feelings.
Nothing I could say to make you stay
I've tried everything but I can't convince you to stay.
Grabbed your suitcase called a taxi
You've made up your mind to leave and you're ready to do so.
It's 3am now where you gonna go?
It's the middle of the night and I'm wondering where you could possibly go.
Gonna stay with friends in London
You've made arrangements to stay with your friends in London.
And that's all I get to know
You're keeping your plans secret from me, and I won't find out any more details.
Taking shortcuts through the alleys
I'm taking dangerous shortcuts to try and get to you as fast as possible.
While your racing through my mind
I can't stop thinking about you and the situation we're in.
Cops can chase but they wont catch me
I'm willing to break the law to try and speak to you before it's too late.
Not before I get to speak my mind
I'm determined to tell you how I feel and try to make you reconsider.
If there's still time
I hope there's still a chance to turn things around.
We're standing on a tiny ledge
Our relationship is on the brink of falling apart, and we're in a precarious situation.
Before this goes over the edge
Before it's too late and we can't fix things anymore.
Gonna use my heart and not my head
I'm going to try and appeal to your emotions and not be rational about this.
And try to open up your eyes
I want you to see things from my perspective and understand how important our relationship is.
This is relationship suicide
If we don't work things out, this will be the end of our relationship.
Cos if you go, I go
If you leave me, I'll be devastated and unable to move on.
Just a cigarette gone
You haven't been gone for very long, so I hope I can still catch you before you leave.
So I'm driving in my car where I hope you are
I'm frantically searching for you in my car, hoping to find you before it's too late.
Maybe I can talk you down
I'm hoping I can convince you to stay and work things out between us.
Maybe I can turn around
Maybe we can fix things and turn our relationship around for the better.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL JOHN O'DONOGHUE, MARK ANTHONY SHEEHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sophia O.P.
I love how the crowd gets all crazy when Danny sings Dublin instead of London 😂❤ You guys sound so great live!
Esteban Sabedra
i know right? its just crazy how they hype up the whole crowd.
A Q
Love this song!
Ang Ee Xien
Love the atmosphere you can hear through the screams!
Esteban Sabedra
only 270 likes? people don't know how real music sounds like
Mikkaela Yanguas
the best thing about these,is how the #TheScriptFamily sing along with danny 😘😚
GamingHouse
My favorites always
Daniel Dee De Leon
Listening to this while my are eyes close, I think Im on a time machine
Raden Raihan
Hey the script,i liked your song,your voice is very pretty,how do you not make albums again?
Sophia O.P.
Raden Raihan There's a new album coming soon!