That's Not What I Said
Lost in Translation: Unheard Words in the Symphony of Love
Lyrics
That's not what i said but if that's what you heard
Expressing disagreement with the listener's interpretation of the speaker's words.
Then you didn't hear one single word
Emphasizing that the listener misunderstood completely, not grasping any of the speaker's intended message.
We're so far apart, something is missing
Highlighting a sense of emotional distance or disconnection between the speaker and the listener.
It makes it hard when no one is listening
Acknowledging the difficulty of communication when there's a lack of attentive listening.
I say black, you say white
Illustrating a contrasting perspective or difference in opinions between the speaker and the listener.
I say day, you say night
Continuing to emphasize differences, suggesting a pattern of opposing views.
We don't talk anymore without keeping score
Describing a breakdown in communication with the introduction of a competitive or adversarial element.
I say i need time, all you hear is goodbye in your head
Explaining that the speaker needs time, but the listener interprets it as a farewell or goodbye.
If that's what you heard
Reiterating the listener's misinterpretation of the speaker's words.
That's not what i said
Restating the initial disagreement between the spoken words and the listener's understanding.
Not long ago, there was a time
Reflecting on a past time when communication was more intuitive and understanding was easier.
We were so close that you read my mind
Highlighting a period of close connection where the listener could almost anticipate the speaker's thoughts.
Now things that we say end up being hurtful
Noting that current conversations result in hurtful words, indicating a deterioration in communication.
Lately it seems we go 'round in circles
Describing a repetitive and unproductive pattern in recent conversations.
I say black, you say white
Reiterating the contrast in perspectives and opposing views between the speaker and the listener.
I say day, you say night
Continuing the pattern of highlighting differences in opinions.
We don't talk anymore without keeping score
Reinforcing the idea that communication has become a competitive activity rather than a mutual exchange.
I say i need time, all you hear is goodbye in your head
Repeating the speaker's need for time, emphasizing the listener's tendency to perceive it as a goodbye.
If that's what you heard
Reiterating the listener's persistent misinterpretation of the speaker's words.
That's not what i said
Restating the ongoing disagreement regarding the accuracy of the listener's understanding.
Let's lay down our gloves, pay attention to love
Suggesting a truce or a pause in the conflict to focus on nurturing the relationship.
It doesn't matter who's right
Emphasizing that the resolution of the disagreement is irrelevant compared to the importance of love.
Or who's wrong
Stressing the unimportance of assigning blame in the relationship.
If we don't change baby it just keeps going on and on
Warning that without change, the problems in the relationship will persist indefinitely.
I say black, you say white
Repeating the contrast in perspectives, highlighting the ongoing communication issues.
I say day, you say night
Continuing the pattern of emphasizing differences in opinions.
We don't talk anymore without keeping score
Reiterating the breakdown in communication, now with the added element of keeping score.
I say i need time, all you hear is goodbye in your head
Restating the speaker's need for time and the listener's persistent interpretation of it as a farewell.
If that's what you heard
Reiterating the listener's continued misunderstanding of the speaker's words.
That's not what i said
Concluding with the ongoing disagreement and emphasizing the persistence of misinterpretation.
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