Speak My Mind
nyck Lyrics
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But you say that you need to know
But what you gonna say when I tell you...
What you gonna say when I break your heart
You're still a long way out from the bottom
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
And so I tell her that I'm coming home
I worry what she'll do while she's alone
Put your arms up high and put a t-shirt on
You get so cold before you get warm
I think we finally found the bottom
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
In “Speak My Mind,” Nyck cautionarily opens up about being forthcoming in the relationships he is involved in when things go awry. The song is about being transparent in a romantic relationship and expressing one’s thoughts and feelings, even if it leads to potentially painful results. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as Nyck sings about a phone call filled with static, implying that there is an issue in communication. He asks what the other person will say when he reveals something that may hurt them, lamenting how difficult it is to speak his mind.
However, in the following lines, Nyck resolves to be honest despite the potential of upsetting his partner. He speaks about how even though his partner might think they have hit rock bottom, he will continue to express himself when given the chance. Nyck continues singing about coming home and worrying about what his partner will do while he’s away, hinting at trust issues. He advises his partner to put on a t-shirt when they get cold, almost as if he is reminding them to take care of themselves when he’s not around. Though it appears they might have reached the bottom of their relationship, Nyck remains firm in his decision to speak his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a crackle on the telephone
The phone connection is poor and there might be a disturbance in the call.
But you say that you need to know
Despite the poor phone connection, the listener wants to know something important.
But what you gonna say when I tell you...
The singer is wondering how the listener will react to what he is about to say.
What you gonna say when I break your heart
The artist is about to share bad news that might hurt the listener's feelings.
You're still a long way out from the bottom
Things might get worse before they get better.
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
The singer will express his thoughts and feelings openly and honestly.
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
The singer emphasizes the importance of speaking his mind and not holding back.
And so I tell her that I'm coming home
The artist is informing someone that he is returning home.
I worry what she'll do while she's alone
The artist is concerned about what the other person might do while he is away.
Put your arms up high and put a t-shirt on
The artist is giving instructions to someone who might be getting ready to go out.
You get so cold before you get warm
The singer is warning that things might get worse before they get better.
I think we finally found the bottom
The situation might have reached its worst point, but there is hope for improvement.
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
The singer reiterates that he will not hold back and will speak his mind.
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
The singer emphasizes the importance of expressing oneself honestly.
But I'm still gonna speak my mind when I get the chance to
Again, the singer emphasizes that he will not be silent when given the opportunity to share his thoughts.
But I'm still gonna speak my mind
The importance of speaking one's mind is reiterated one last time.
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