1) Wallflowe… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 musical projects named Wallflower.
1) Wallflower are a 5 piece Rock/Alternative band from London, UK.
2) Wallflower are an indie-pop/shoegaze band from Osaka, Japan.
3) Wallflower is pissed off female-fronted hardcore punk from Fresno, CA.
Could It Be
Wallflower Lyrics
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They don't begin with the letter I
They don't include pity revisions of lies
They don't end with asking me why
It's not like the movies are
Where they hand you a set of lines
There are no excuses do overs in life
It's one chance for getting it right
Just say it won't
It won't be long
Till we're not
Wrong anymore
Have you not learned a thing at all
Have you not grown a little wise
Say something's working in the back of your mind
Something worthy of taking its time
The message it has been sent
There's no more roses on this vine
I've given you everything you've got
And a little more than a sign
Just say it won't
Won't be long
Till we're not
Wrong anymore
No you don't have to make sense
But it is good to be clear
Are you thinking
Are thinking of something
Speak up be aware
You're not the only one that's got my ear
Just say that it won't
It won't be long
Till we're not
We're not wrong anymore
Just say that it won't
It won't be long
Till we're not
We're not wrong anymore
You said the words I want to hear
They don't begin with the letter I
In Wallflower's song Could It Be, the lyrics express a sense of frustration with the lack of clear communication in a relationship. The singer longs for the other party to speak honestly and directly, rather than beating around the bush or resorting to insincere platitudes. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that what they want to hear doesn't start with the letter "I." This could be interpreted as a rejection of self-centeredness or narcissism, indicating that the singer desires genuine acknowledgement and understanding from their partner. They also reject "pity revisions of lies," indicating a desire for honesty over flattery or insincere attempts at comfort.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer continues to express their frustration with indirect communication and lack of clarity. They ask the other party to "say something's working in the back of your mind," indicating a desire for the partner to speak openly about their thoughts and feelings. The line "No you don't have to make sense / But it is good to be clear" suggests that the singer is willing to listen to their partner even if they don't fully understand their perspective, as long as they can communicate it honestly and clearly.
Overall, the lyrics of Could It Be convey a sense of longing for authentic connection and clear communication in a relationship. The singer is frustrated with half-truths and insincerity, and desires a partner who will speak openly and honestly with them.
Line by Line Meaning
You said the words I want to hear
You spoke the words that I long for
They don't begin with the letter I
These words aren't centered around yourself
They don't include pity revisions of lies
These words aren't insincere or insincere-sounding
They don't end with asking me why
You're not questioning my reasons for wanting these words
It's not like the movies are
Real life isn't like a scripted movie
Where they hand you a set of lines
In real life, you have to come up with your own words
There are no excuses do overs in life
You only have one chance to get things right
It's one chance for getting it right
This is your only opportunity to make things right
Just say it won't
Just tell me it isn't going to happen
It won't be long
It won't take much more time
Till we're not
Until we're done being
Wrong anymore
Wrong in this situation
Have you not learned a thing at all
Haven't you picked up anything from our experiences?
Have you not grown a little wise
Haven't you become smarter or more insightful?
Say something's working in the back of your mind
There's something positive you're thinking about
Something worthy of taking its time
This thought is important and should be considered thoroughly
The message it has been sent
The message has been conveyed
There's no more roses on this vine
The relationship is coming to an end
I've given you everything you've got
I've done everything I can for you
And a little more than a sign
I've been incredibly patient and understanding
No you don't have to make sense
You don't need to be logical
But it is good to be clear
Being straightforward is best
Are you thinking
Do you have something on your mind?
Are thinking of something
Do you have a particular thought in mind?
Speak up be aware
Don't keep your thoughts to yourself
You're not the only one that's got my ear
Others are listening to me as well
Just say that it won't
Just tell me it's not going to happen
We're not wrong anymore
We're not mistaken in our actions or decisions anymore
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG RICHLING, GREGORY MARTIN RICHLING, JACK S. IRONS, JAKOB DYLAN, RAMI JAFFEE, STUART MATHIS
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