Language
Tim Finn;Bic Runga;Dave Dobbyn Lyrics
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Oh I could be a victim
When my tongue won't move
You have tied with your heartstrings
When I needed you most
I couldn't find the language
When I needed you more
My hands truly tied
Yeah I know I'm a prisoner
When my tongue wouldn't move
You have tied with your heartstrings again
And when I needed you most
I couldn't find the language
When I needed you more
I couldn't say a word
When I needed you most
I couldn't find the language
When I needed you more
I couldn't say a word
One day a heap on the ground
Next day I'm so proud
Today I don't know, I don't know
Hey
Your hands are cold
That's why I try to contain you
Now my words are cursed
Ember from the ashes
One day a heap on the ground
Next day I'm so proud
Today, I haven't got a clue
Feels like a river of tears
Today I'm gonna dry these eyes
No
When I needed you more
Couldn't say a word
Couldn't say a word
The song "Language" is a melancholic ballad that explores the inability to express oneself when in need. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer's "hands are tied" and they are unable to communicate effectively with someone who they desperately need. The use of the phrases "my tongue won't move" and "When I needed you most I couldn't find the language" emphasize the singer's powerlessness to convey their thoughts and feelings. The line "You have tied with your heartstrings" suggests that the person they are trying to communicate with is emotionally connected to them, but it only confirms the singer's inability to reach them.
The repetition of the chorus throughout the song not only reinforces the singer's desperate situation but also highlights the disappointment they've experienced due to their inability to communicate. The line "Feels like a river of tears" hints at the singer's sadness and sorrow brought on by the lack of communication.
Overall, "Language" is a relatable and emotive account of the frustration of needing to express oneself and being unable to do so. It highlights the importance of communication and the pain of not being heard.
Line by Line Meaning
My hands are tied
I am restricted and unable to act freely.
Oh I could be a victim
I am vulnerable and at the mercy of outside forces.
When my tongue won't move
I am unable to express myself verbally.
You have tied with your heartstrings
Your emotional attachment and influence is preventing me from speaking up.
When I needed you most
At the critical moment when I required your support or intervention,
I couldn't find the language
I was unable to convey my thoughts and feelings clearly.
When I needed you more
When I required even greater aid or assistance,
I couldn't say a word
I was completely silent and unable to communicate.
My hands truly tied
I am genuinely restricted and without freedom of expression.
Yeah I know I'm a prisoner
I am acutely aware that I am captive to my circumstances.
You have tied with your heartstrings again
Once more, your emotions and passions have bound me and hindered me from speaking out.
One day a heap on the ground
At one time I was feeling lowly and worthless,
Next day I'm so proud
In a short time, I am feeling confident and proud of myself.
Today, I haven't got a clue
Currently, I am uncertain, confused and lacking direction.
Feels like a river of tears
I have experienced much sadness and sorrow, and it still troubles me greatly.
Today I'm gonna dry these eyes
From this point forward, I am determined to move past my grief and stop crying.
No
This is a simple and direct answer meaning 'no'
When I needed you more
When I required even greater aid or assistance,
Couldn't say a word
I was completely silent and unable to communicate.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MORGAN ZARATE, STEVE H. WHITE
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