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Smalltalk
Ultraísta Lyrics
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Won't you
Don't wanna feed the nightmare
Sharp memory talks
I hear around the room
Don't wanna hear no more
Hear no more from you
Stop with the small talk
Won't you
I don't wanna hear the nightmare
Sharp memory talks
I hear around the room
Don't wanna hear no more
Hear no more from you
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
But if you haven't gone back
How can you start again
This south island
Is thorn apart
But I'm stuck in it
For this time
When I breath
Does it show that the more I learn
The less I know
Is not enough to crawl back
Because you have to realize
That if you choose to start again
You gonna leave me mid-air
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
Stop with the small talk
Won't you
Don't wanna feed the nightmare
Sharp memory talks
I hear around the room
Don't wanna hear no more
Hear no more from you
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
This south island
Is thorn apart
But I'm stuck in it
For this time
When I breath
Does it show that the more I learn
The less I know
The lyrics to Ultraísta's "Smalltalk" touch on the themes of avoidance and frustration in communication. The singer is pleading for the other person to stop the small talk, which only exacerbates their fears and worries. They don't want to "feed the nightmare," suggesting that they are already struggling with anxiety or stress, and the trivial conversation only worsens it.
The "sharp memory talks" that the singer hears in the room could represent the other person's words triggering painful memories or triggering negative emotions. They plead to hear no more from the person, as it brings them no comfort or resolution. The lines "And you no longer seem to cope with what you ask for" suggest that the other person may also be struggling with their own problems and unable to find a solution.
The lyrics become cryptic when the singer mentions the "south island," suggesting that they may feel trapped or stuck in a particular situation. When they wonder if it shows when they breathe "that the more I learn, the less I know," it adds an introspective and philosophical layer to the song. It's possible that the singer is questioning whether their knowledge and understanding are proving futile in the face of their problems.
Overall, "Smalltalk" is a moody and introspective song that, despite its title, is anything but trivial.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop with the small talk
Please stop engaging in pointless conversation
Won't you
Can you please stop doing that?
Don't wanna feed the nightmare
I don't want to add to the negative environment
Sharp memory talks
I hear people gossiping in the background
I hear around the room
The negative chatter seems to be everywhere
Don't wanna hear no more
I'm tired of the negativity around me
Hear no more from you
I don't want to hear any more gossip from you
And you no longer seem to cope
You can't seem to handle the situation
With what you ask for
Even though you wanted this outcome
But if you haven't gone back
If you haven't taken steps to fix the situation
How can you start again
How do you expect to move forward?
This south island
The current situation I am in
Is thorn apart
Is causing me immense pain and difficulty
But I'm stuck in it
But I have no choice but to deal with it
For this time
At least for the moment
When I breath
As I go on with my life
Does it show that the more I learn
I feel like the more I know about the situation
The less I know
The more confused I become
Is not enough to crawl back
Merely going back to the way things were won't help
Because you have to realize
One has to come to the realization
That if you choose to start again
If one decides to move forward
You gonna leave me mid-air
It will cause me to feel unsupported and abandoned
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: GUS SEYFFERT, LAURA BETTINSON, NIGEL GODRICH, JOEY WARONKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@randyangel9412
Lyrics
Stop with the small talk
Won't you
Don't wanna feed the nightmare
Sharp memory talks
I hear around the room
Don't wanna hear no more
Hear no more from you
Stop with the small talk
Won't you
I don't wanna hear the nightmare
Sharp memory talks
I hear around the room
Don't wanna hear no more
Hear no more from you
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
But if you haven't gone back
How can you start again
This south island
Is thorn apart
But I'm stuck in it
For this time
When I breath
Does it show that the more I learn
The less I know
Is not enough to crawl back
Because you have to realise
That if you choose to start again
You gonna leave me mid-air
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
Stop with the small talk
Won't you
Don't wanna feed the nightmare
Sharp memory talks
I hear around the room
Don't wanna hear no more
Hear no more from you
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
And you no longer seem to cope
With what you ask for
This south island
Is thorn apart
But I'm stuck in it
For this time
When I breath
Does it show that the more I learn
The less I know
@GreenGrassOfTunnels
I can imagine thom singing this.
@prionyx.
how calming is it 🤍
@SuperiFox
Thanks Nigel. Thanks for being so damn cool.
@SNNS-nq5zg
Favorite song
@symersion
This song has mesmerized me! What a heavenly voice she got
@ThomasFisher12
Not just the voice, both Nigel Godrich and Kieren Hebden are geniuses, and Joey Waronker just has an amazing style.
@pilotpat86
Sounds fantastic! Laura Bettinson is beautiful.
@garylgordon1874
I just became aware of this group. I must say I am taken aback in time so to speak; it gives me eerie flashbacks to the mid - late 1970's when I first heard Kraftwerk. I am frustrated to find out that they were in Los Angeles last year; alas I am always the last to know it seems. But in any event I am aware of them now thanks to Socrates; searching for some of his writings a reference to this popped up; glad my curiosity hasn't waned in older age.I think Socrates would approve!
@heavenlybent
I can't get over it song. It's absolutely gorgeous. Nigel and gang: please give us more.
@W3R3W00F
I really like this song. Nice, easy flow; nice, simple voice; nice Indie vibe. Kind of feels like I've been sucked into a time warp and sent back to the 80s. Just the way it feels to me. Also, that ending C chord was divine. Less importantly, yes: I'm here because of Pitchfork. So, thank you, Ultraísta, and thank you, Pitchfork.