Communication Breakdown
Tierra Santa Lyrics


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Hey, girl, stop what you're doin'!
Hey, girl, you'll drive me to ruin
I don't know what it is that I like about you, but I like it alot.
Won't let me hold you, Let me feel your lovin' charms

(Chorus)
Communication Breakdown, It's always the same
I'm having a nervous breakdown, Drive me insane!

Hey, girl, I got something I think you ought to know
Hey, babe, I wanna tell you that I love you so




I wanna hold you in my arms, yeah!
I'm never gonna let you go,'Cause I like your charms

Overall Meaning

The song "Communication Breakdown" by Tierra Santa starts with the singer addressing a girl in a very direct and urgent manner. He tells her to stop what she's doing and that she's driving him to ruin. He then goes on to express his confusion as to why he is so attracted to her, but makes it clear that he is very much drawn to her. The chorus of the song talks about a communication breakdown, which seems to be a common theme for this person. He is experiencing a nervous breakdown, and it is driving him insane.


In the second verse, the singer tells the girl that he has something important to tell her: he loves her. He wants to hold her in his arms and never let her go because he likes the way she makes him feel. Overall, the song seems to be a passionate plea for better communication between two people who are clearly meant to be together.


The lyrics of the song are very straightforward, and the message is clear: communication is crucial in any relationship, romantic or otherwise. Without it, people can become confused and lost, leading to feelings of depression, nervous breakdowns, and even insanity.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, girl, stop what you're doin'!
Attention seeking behavior to gain the girl's focus towards the singer.


Hey, girl, you'll drive me to ruin
The singer implies that he would be ruined if the girl doesn't notice him.


I don't know what it is that I like about you, but I like it alot.
The singer expresses his fondness towards the girl and admits that he doesn't know what he likes specifically.


Won't let me hold you, Let me feel your lovin' charms
The singer desires physical affection and attention from the girl.


Communication Breakdown, It's always the same
The singer experiences a communication breakdown with the girl and finds it to be a recurring issue in his relationships.


I'm having a nervous breakdown, Drive me insane!
The singer is expressing his frustration and realizing the toll that communication breakdown is taking on him.


Hey, girl, I got something I think you ought to know
The singer is trying to find a way to open up to the girl and share his feelings.


Hey, babe, I wanna tell you that I love you so
The singer shares his love for the girl and tries to get closer to her.


I wanna hold you in my arms, yeah!
The singer desires physical intimacy with the girl.


I'm never gonna let you go,'Cause I like your charms
The singer has a strong attraction towards the girl which motivates him to keep trying.




Writer(s): John Bonham, John Paul Jones, James Patrick Copyright: Flames Of Albion Music Inc.

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