Speak No Evil
Tinsley Ellis Lyrics


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Don't go around spreading rumours
Even if what you say is true
Before you go and tell your tales
You better think things true

So speak no evil, Evil won't happen to you

I've been mad enough to kill someone
But I couldn't face the task
So I tried to shout them down
With this big mouth of mine

So speak no evil, evil will get you in time

I've been about ..... that that shouldn't mess with you
Every time that I lied, you know I mean to tell the truth
No matter where I go , no matter what I do or say
Somebody gonna telling me, when they oughtta back away

Words thrown out in anger, always come back to haunt you
Once they go they told me, talk so hard to undo




So speak no evil, evil will come back to you
Better speak no evil, evil will come back to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tinsley Ellis's song "Speak No Evil" are a warning against the dangers of spreading false rumours and speaking maliciously about others. The song is urging people to think before they speak and to avoid spreading negativity. It advises that one should not let their anger get the best of them or use their mouth as a weapon. The line "So speak no evil, Evil won’t happen to you" emphasizes the idea that if you don't create negativity, it won't come back to harm you.


The lyrics also acknowledge the singer's own experiences with rage and the temptation to use his words as a means of expressing anger. He admits that he has been tempted to kill someone but instead uses his words to try to silence them. The song is encouraging people to find better ways to deal with their emotions and to speak kindly rather than lashing out. The line "Words thrown out in anger, always come back to haunt you" reinforces this idea, warning that negative words can have a lasting impact.


Overall, "Speak No Evil" is a call for kindness and compassion in the way we relate to others. It acknowledges the temptation to spread negativity and encourages listeners to rise above it.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't go around spreading rumours
Avoid spreading unverified information about others


Even if what you say is true
Even if what you say has a factual basis


Before you go and tell your tales
Before you reveal what you know about someone else's affairs


You better think things true
Be sure of your facts before you speak about them


So speak no evil, Evil won't happen to you
If you abstain from spreading rumours, negativity won't affect you


I've been mad enough to kill someone
I have been extremely angry at some point to contemplate murder


But I couldn't face the task
However, I wasn't able to carry it out


So I tried to shout them down
So I attempted to overpower them verbally


With this big mouth of mine
Due to the presence of my loud voice


I've been about ..... that that shouldn't mess with you
I have experienced conversations that should never have happened


Every time that I lied, you know I mean to tell the truth
Whenever I delivered a false statement, I always assumed it was justified


No matter where I go, no matter what I do or say
It appears that everywhere I turn, or everything I perform won't stick around for too long


Somebody gonna telling me, when they oughtta back away
People are continually making unsolicited attempts to involve themselves in my business unnecessarily


Words thrown out in anger, always come back to haunt you
Verbal expressions made as a result of fury may have repercussions


Once they go they told me, talk so hard to undo
Once uttered, it can be difficult to retract previous poorly chosen words


So speak no evil, evil will come back to you
Staying away from saying wicked things will save you from a terrible fate


Better speak no evil, evil will come back to you
It's best not to speak maliciously in the first place




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