Sticks And Stones
Zombies Lyrics


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People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me

People talk about breaking off
Scatter up my name
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But I'll never be the same

I've been abused
In my home
I've been abused
I've been abused right from the start

People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me
Oh, oh, oh

I've been abused
Out of my home
I've been abused
I've been abused right from the start

People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me
Oh, oh, oh

I've been abused
In my home
I've been abused
I've been abused right from the start

People talk about breaking off
Can't let us be




Sticks and stones may break my bones
But talk don't bother me

Overall Meaning

The song "Sticks and Stones" by Zombies talks about facing verbal abuse and harassment from people. The lyrics suggest that people might try to defame or break the singer's spirit, but they are determined to soldier on and not let negative words affect them. The lines "People talk about breaking off, Can't let us be" show the singer's refusal to be deterred by gossips or hearsays. The singer acknowledges that "Sticks and stones may break my bones, But talk don't bother me," indicating that they are aware of the power words have, but are choosing not to allow themselves to be weakened by them.


The song also hints at past physical abuse, perhaps from an abusive family member, with the line "I've been abused in my home." The phrase suggests a history of trauma that could still be haunting the singer. The song's title refers to the old adage, 'sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never harm me,' often used as a mantra for people facing verbal abuse.


Overall, the song is about resilience and strength in the face of negative words and past traumas. The singer is declaring that they won't let anyone break them, and is determined to stand tall despite the negativity.


Line by Line Meaning

People talk about breaking off
There are people who are discussing ending this relationship


Can't let us be
We shouldn't allow their opinions to determine our actions


Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical violence can cause harm to my body


But talk don't bother me
Verbal abuse doesn't affect me emotionally


People talk about breaking off
There are people who are discussing ending this relationship


Scatter up my name
They are spreading rumors or gossip about me


Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical violence can cause harm to my body


But I'll never be the same
The emotional damage caused by rumors and gossip is permanent


I've been abused
I have experienced mistreatment or harm


In my home
The abuse has taken place within my residence


I've been abused
I have experienced mistreatment or harm


I've been abused right from the start
The abuse began at the beginning of this relationship


People talk about breaking off
There are people who are discussing ending this relationship


Can't let us be
We shouldn't allow their opinions to determine our actions


Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical violence can cause harm to my body


But talk don't bother me
Verbal abuse doesn't affect me emotionally


I've been abused
I have experienced mistreatment or harm


Out of my home
The abuse has caused me to leave my residence


I've been abused
I have experienced mistreatment or harm


I've been abused right from the start
The abuse began at the beginning of this relationship


People talk about breaking off
There are people who are discussing ending this relationship


Can't let us be
We shouldn't allow their opinions to determine our actions


Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical violence can cause harm to my body


But talk don't bother me
Verbal abuse doesn't affect me emotionally


I've been abused
I have experienced mistreatment or harm


In my home
The abuse has taken place within my residence


I've been abused
I have experienced mistreatment or harm


I've been abused right from the start
The abuse began at the beginning of this relationship


People talk about breaking off
There are people who are discussing ending this relationship


Can't let us be
We shouldn't allow their opinions to determine our actions


Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical violence can cause harm to my body


But talk don't bother me
Verbal abuse doesn't affect me emotionally




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HENRY GLOVER, TITUS TURNER

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Comments from YouTube:

Mr22thou

Takes balls to tackle a Ray Charles classic the way the Zombies do here. Not better but a bold interpretation rather than a simple copy.

HallaMalla

I always thought this drum beat sounds a bit odd. I can't wrap my head around if it is a little shuffle feel to it or if it's juts the accsenting of the hi-hat that makes it a bit swingy. It' great either way!

Andrew Schechter

they keyboard is nuts

Dlp14 193

6k views vs the stupid Beatles 100m views . backwards. Colin Blunstone is a way better musician than any of the sell out Beatles.

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