Talk
Why Don t We Lyrics
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You know and I know, we lost the lotto
It's like our love cut the line in two
We're on different sides though, lost in the echo
Our lips are moving, they're makin' words
Words turn to riddles, we make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, and you're not listening, no
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak 'cause I don't listen when you talk
Ooh, yeah, don't think we'll ever get better, better
Gets worse with every letter, letter
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk
If we could speak like we're trying to
Share conversation, communication
I'm hearing me and you're hearing you
(We're) on different islands, just sounds of silence
Our lips are moving, they're makin' words (oh)
Words turn to riddles, don't make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, (I'm not listening)
And you're not listening, (and you're not listening) no
We try to fix it, it never works (hey)
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak 'cause I don't listen when you talk
Ooh, yeah, don't think we'll ever get better, better (hey)
Gets worse with every letter, letter
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk
Our lips are moving, they're making words (don't make it worse)
Words turn to riddles, we make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, (not listening)
And you're not listening (and you're not listening), no
We try to fix it, it never works (oh)
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak 'cause I don't listen when you talk
Listen when we talk, ooh yeah
Don't think we'll ever get better, better (don't think we'll ever get better, no)
Gets worse with every letter, letter (worse with every letter)
Dial tone, nothing but that high note (nothing but that high note)
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk (don't listen when we talk)
Talk
In "Talk" by Why Don't We, the lyrics explore a breakdown in communication and the resulting disconnection between two people in a relationship. The song illustrates the frustration and disconnect that arises when both individuals fail to listen and understand each other's perspectives.
The opening lines, "It's not just me, no, you feel it too / You know and I know, we lost the lotto," suggest that both parties involved recognize the strain on their relationship. It feels as if their love has severed the connection between them, leaving them on opposing sides, lost in an echoing void. The repetition of "our lips are moving, they're making words" highlights their attempts to communicate, but these words ultimately become riddles, further complicating their situation.
The chorus emphasizes the ongoing cycle of miscommunication and lack of listening in the relationship. Each person feels unheard and unseen when they try to express themselves. The imagery of breaking up like cell phones and the reference to a dial tone symbolize the disconnection between them. The high note signifies the frustration and tension that arises when they speak but fail to truly listen to each other.
The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness, as the song suggests that they may never improve or find a resolution. They find themselves stuck in a repetitive cycle where communication breaks down, and they are unable to truly understand and connect with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not just me, no, you feel it too
We both sense the disconnect in our relationship.
You know and I know, we lost the lotto
We acknowledge that our love has been unlucky and difficult.
It's like our love cut the line in two
Our love has caused a division between us.
We're on different sides though, lost in the echo
We have become separated and lost amidst the confusion.
Our lips are moving, they're makin' words
We are speaking to each other, but the words are empty and ineffective.
Words turn to riddles, we make it worse
Our communication becomes confusing and complicates the situation.
'Cause I'm not listening, and you're not listening, no
Neither of us is truly attentive and understanding.
We try to fix it, it never works
Despite our efforts to resolve the problem, it remains unresolved.
We go, breaking up like cell phones
Our relationship is falling apart, just like malfunctioning cell phones.
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
When I express myself, you do not pay attention.
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
The response I receive from you is empty and unresponsive.
When you speak 'cause I don't listen when you talk
When you try to communicate, I fail to listen and understand.
Don't think we'll ever get better, better
We do not believe that our situation will improve.
Gets worse with every letter, letter
The situation deteriorates with each interaction.
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk
We continuously repeat the same cycle of ineffective communication.
Share conversation, communication
If only we could engage in genuine and effective dialogue.
I'm hearing me and you're hearing you
We only hear our own perspectives and fail to truly understand each other.
(We're) on different islands, just sounds of silence
We are emotionally distant and communication is non-existent.
Words turn to riddles, don't make it worse
Let's not complicate matters further by making our words confusing.
We go, breaking up like cell phones
Our relationship is crumbling and falling apart, similar to malfunctioning cell phones.
Listen when we talk, ooh yeah
We need to actively listen and pay attention to each other during conversations.
Don't think we'll ever get better, better (don't think we'll ever get better, no)
We doubt that our relationship will improve in any way.
Gets worse with every letter, letter (worse with every letter)
The situation worsens with each exchanged communication.
Dial tone, nothing but that high note (nothing but that high note)
The response we receive from each other is empty and unresponsive.
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk (don't listen when we talk)
We keep repeating the same ineffective communication pattern due to our failure to listen and understand.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carl Lehmann, Hayley Gene Penner, Louis Schoorl
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theharshtruthoutthere
@Joze Hidalgo
Do you know and also understand that part, GOD DO LOVE US ALL, BUT ALL WHO LOVE ALSO JUDGE.
For love is meaningless and valueless if no righteous judgment is not found nor given.
“You don't "become" trans, either you are or you aren't. Also, to appear as the gender you perceive yourself as is the goal, trans people know they can't change biologically but they can socially and THAT is what matters. “ - SIRENA.
dear soul, thats only illusion, a confused and usually young soul, made to believe. Not a single part of it is real.
How did mankind come up with the BARBIE DOLL? - they feminized a male.
The devil is always after the young: why`? Cause young minds can be formed by others in ways others may like (others = devil). Older and old souls, have already experienced a lot, learn to know a lot. Manage to see the difference between good and evil. In other words, older generations becomes valueless and useless to devil, cause he can`t no longer form older humans minds in ways only devil finds fit. The less we know and understand, the easier for evil is to manipulate and use us and that what he dose with the youth.
On this earth, we have been given a childhood and a parenthood, both 20 years long.
Why? so the young minds shall be guided and raised up in care and in love, not letting them to be used and manipulated by the devil.
@ph4746
[Verse 1: Zach Herron]
It's not just me, know you feel it too
You know and I know, we lost the lotto
It's like our love cut the line in two
We're on different sides though, lost in the echo
[Pre-Chorus: Daniel Seavey]
Our lips are moving, they're makin' words
Words turn to riddles, we make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, and you're not listening, no
We try to fix it, it never works
[Chorus: Jonah Marais]
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak, 'cause I don't listen when you talk
[Post-Chorus: Daniel Seavey & Jonah Marais]
Ooh, yeah, don't think we'll ever get better, better
Gets worse with every letter, letter
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
On repeat, 'cause we don't listen when we talk
[Verse 2: Corbyn Besson]
If we could speak like we're trying to
Share conversation, communication
I'm hearing me and you're hearing you
We're on different islands, just sounds of silence
[Pre-Chorus: Daniel Seavey, (Jack Avery), (Corbyn Besson)]
Our lips are moving, they're makin' words (oh)
Words turn to riddles, don't make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, (I'm not listening) and you're not listening, (and you're not listening) no
We try to fix it, it never works (hey!)
[Chorus: Jonah Marais]
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak, 'cause I don't listen when you talk
[Post-Chorus: Daniel Seavey & Jonah Marais]
Ooh, yeah, don't think we'll ever get better, better (hey)
Gets worse with every letter, letter
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
On repeat, 'cause we don't listen when we talk (listen when we talk, ayy ayy ayy)
[Bridge: Jack Avery & Corbyn Besson & Jonah Marais & Daniel Seavey]
Our lips are moving, they're making words (they're making words)
Words turn to riddles, we make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, (not listening) and you're not listening (and you're not listening), no
We try to fix it, it never works (oh)
[Chorus: Jonah Marais & Daniel Seavey]
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note (nothing but that high note)
When you speak, 'cause I don't listen when you talk
Listen when we talk, ooh yeah
[Post-Chorus: Daniel Seavey & Jonah Marais & Jack Avery]
Don't think we'll ever get better, better (don't think we'll ever get better, no)
Gets worse with every letter, letter (worse with every letter)
Dial tone, nothing but that high note (nothing but that high note)
On repeat, 'cause we don't listen when we talk (don't listen when we talk)
@mingyufan
LYRICS ENJOY
It's not just me, no, you feel it too
You know and I know, we lost the lotto
It's like our love cut the line in two
We're on different sides though, lost in the echo
Our lips are moving, they're makin' words
Words turn to riddles, we make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, and you're not listening, no
We try to fix it, it never works
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak 'cause I don't listen when you talk
Ooh, yeah, don't think we'll ever get better, better
Gets worse with every letter, letter
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk
If we could speak like we're trying to
Share conversation, communication
I'm hearing me and you're hearing you
(We're) on different islands, just sounds of silence
Our lips are moving, they're makin' words (oh)
Words turn to riddles, don't make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, (I'm not listening)
And you're not listening, (and you're not listening) no
We try to fix it, it never works (hey)
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak 'cause I don't listen when you talk
Ooh, yeah, don't think we'll ever get better, better (hey)
Gets worse with every letter, letter
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk
Our lips are moving, they're making words (don't make it worse)
Words turn to riddles, we make it worse
'Cause I'm not listening, (not listening)
And you're not listening (and you're not listening), no
We try to fix it, it never works (oh)
We go, breaking up like cell phones
When I speak, 'cause you don't listen when I talk
Dial tone, nothing but that high note
When you speak 'cause I don't listen when you talk
Listen when we talk, ooh yeah
Don't think we'll ever get better, better (don't think we'll ever get better, no)
Gets worse with every letter, letter (worse with every letter)
Dial tone, nothing but that high note (nothing but that high note)
On repeat 'cause we don't listen when we talk (don't listen when we talk)
Talk
@Ash-mi2yp
Zach is a kiddo
Daniel is cute
Jonah is handsome
Corbyn is smart
Jack is so sweet
Basically they all r gentlemen
Their vocals r heavenly
N these r d few reasons we love them
#limelightforlife
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@GoldCoast_Music
so damn talented, i can't stop talking about this one! ;)
@tonks1049
Gold Coast Music hello hello I made a cover of this bop and it'd be very sweet If you could check it out :,) 💛
@chaelatv5144
Gold Coast Music I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE
@franciscamelo3630
I Love
@girlboy6500
Gold Coast Music this is my favorite song why don't we made so far
@globalcelebritys3295
Ikr 💖
@kabitabhusal3989
2023 and i keep coming back to this masterpiece everyday!! 'Why don't we' deserve more recognition they're so talented fr❤️
Let's make it 100M y'all
@braydenlapesnumber1fan
ikr
@anlimerence6594
Same
@leroun5496
fr!!! their songs just pure caffeine, it's the vibe I live for