Sticks and Stones
The Zombies Lyrics


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People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me

People talk about breaking off
Scatter up my name
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But I'll never be the same

I've been abused
In my home
I've been abused
I've been abused right from the start

People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me
Oh, oh, oh

I've been abused
Out of my home
I've been abused
I've been abused right from the start

People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me
Oh, oh, oh

I've been abused
In my home
I've been abused
I've been abused right from the start

People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be




Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Zombies' song "Sticks and Stones" speak to the idea that although people may talk and spread rumors about the singer and their relationship with someone else, they cannot break the bond they share. The line "People talk about breaking off, can't let us be" highlights the fact that the singer feels that these rumors are trying to drive a wedge between them and their partner. However, the chorus, which repeats the phrase "sticks and stones may break my bones, but talk don't bother me," emphasizes the idea that words cannot hurt them or cause them to break apart.


The song takes a darker turn in the second verse when the lyrics speak to the fact that the singer has been abused "right from the start." This line adds a layer of meaning to the chorus, suggesting that the reason the singer is able to brush off the rumors and talk is that they have experienced true pain and suffering in their life and therefore have developed a thicker skin. The song ends by repeating the chorus, ultimately leaving the listener with a sense of resilience and strength.


Line by Line Meaning

People talk about breaking off
Other people suggest that we should split up


Can't let us be
Not allowing us to be together, trying to separate us


Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical harm does not scare me or hurt me as much as verbal harm does


But talk don't bother me
Verbal insults don't affect me as much as they used to


Scatter up my name
Trying to ruin my reputation by spreading rumors and lies about me


But I'll never be the same
The damage has already been done to my reputation, and it has changed me as a person


I've been abused
I have suffered mistreatment and harm


In my home
The abuse occurred in my household


I've been abused right from the start
Experiencing abuse from the beginning of my life or relationship


Out of my home
The abuse occurred outside of my household


Oh, oh, oh
Vocals without any particular meaning




Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HENRY GLOVER, TITUS TURNER

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