If I Don't Tell You

Unveiling Inner Conflict: "If I Don't Tell You" Meaning Explored
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Lyrics

It’s a toxic noise

Expressing the unsettling nature of a harmful or damaging noise.

It’s a noxious voice

Describing a voice that is harmful and poisonous.

The only sound that gets through

Highlighting that this negative noise is the only one breaking through.

The only one to reach you.

Suggesting the significance of this noise as the sole connection to the individual.


It’s a broken seam

Referring to a broken seam, possibly symbolizing a fracture or emotional damage.

It’s a silent scream

Portraying a scream that is internal and unheard.

Will anybody hear me?

Questioning whether anyone will listen to the plea for help.

Will anybody hear me?

Reiterating the desperation for acknowledgment and understanding.


Anybody could have said it just the same

Suggesting that anyone could have expressed the same sentiment.

You’re seeing red and it’s easier to blame

Describing a state of heightened emotions, making it easier to shift blame.

You look around with no shade of grey in sight

Depicting a world without nuance or ambiguity, only black and white.

Nowhere to go when it’s only wrong or right?

Expressing a sense of helplessness in a situation with no middle ground.


If I don’t tell you,

Presenting a contemplation about the consequences of not sharing one's feelings.

Did it really happen?

Questioning the reality of an event if it remains unspoken.

Did it get a reaction?

Wondering if the unspoken event elicited any response or impact.


If a stranger sees,

Considering the perspective of an outsider witnessing a vulnerable moment.

When I’m on my knees,

Reflecting on the possibility of recovery when faced with adversity.

Will I get up again?

Raising doubts about the ability to overcome a challenging situation.

Will I ever get up again?

Expressing uncertainty about the potential for recovery.


Anybody could have said it just the same

Reiterating that anyone could have voiced the same feelings.

You’re seeing red and it’s easier to blame

Emphasizing the tendency to assign blame when emotions are intense.

You look around with no shade of grey in sight

Depicting a world devoid of shades of gray, only stark contrasts.

Nowhere to go when it’s only wrong or right?

Expressing the difficulty of navigating a situation with no middle ground.


Anyone can see the damage in your words

Observing that the harm caused by words is visible to anyone.

Did you let go of your reason to be heard?

Questioning whether the desire to be heard outweighs rationality.

Getting lost when I read between the lines

Describing the confusion that arises when trying to understand implicit messages.

Where do you go when there’s only wrong or right.

Pondering the limited options in a situation with only right or wrong choices.

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