Say It Isn't So
Whispers of Doubt: Unraveling the Heart's Fear in Billie Holiday's 'Say It Isn't So'
Lyrics
You can't stop people from talking
You cannot prevent people from gossiping
And they're talking, my dear
People are indeed talking, my dear
And the things they're saying
The things they're saying cause anxiety in my heart
Fill my heart with fear
I am filled with fear due to the rumors
Now I could never believe them
I find it hard to believe the rumors that claim your unfaithfulness
When they say you're untrue
Despite the rumors, I cannot believe you're untrue
I know that they're mistaken
I acknowledge that others are mistaken about you
Still I want to hear it from you
However, I still desire to hear your assurance directly
Say it isn't so, say it isn't so
Express denial: Please say that it's not true
Everyone is saying you don't love me
The general consensus is that you no longer love me
Say it isn't so
Reiteration of the plea: Confirm that it's not true
Everywhere I go, everyone I know
Everywhere I go, everyone is suggesting that you're losing interest in me
Whispers that you're growing tired of me
Whispers are circulating that you're becoming weary of our relationship
Say it isn't so
Repetition of the plea for denial: Confirm that it's not true
People say that you
People are asserting that you've found someone new
Found somebody new
It is believed that you've moved on to a new person
And it won't be long before you leave me
Predictions that you will soon leave me for this new person
Say it isn't true
Request for confirmation: Please say it's not true
Say that everything is still okay
Request to affirm that everything in the relationship is still fine
That's all I want to know
Expressing a desire for reassurance and confirmation of the relationship's status
And what they're saying
Reiteration of the plea to deny the rumors
Say it isn't so
Final plea: Confirm that the rumors are not true
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