Darling Talk To Me
Unspoken Melancholy: Decoding Johnny Rivers' 'Darling Talk To Me'
Lyrics
Darling, darling talk to me
Expresses a plea for communication and connection, addressing the person affectionately as "darling."
Tell me what's wrong tonight
The speaker is asking the other person to share what is troubling them on this particular night.
For by your silence I can see
Suggests that the speaker perceives something wrong based on the silence of the other person.
Things aren't right (Talk to me)
The speaker acknowledges a sense of unease and urges the other person to open up and talk.
What is it that I should know
Poses a question about hidden information or feelings that may be residing within the other person.
That's locked inside your heart
The speaker wants to understand what is emotionally concealed, possibly causing the current tension.
The way you act it makes me think
Observes the behavior of the other person and interprets it as a sign that they might be considering a separation.
That you want to part (Talk to me)
Reiterates the importance of communication, emphasizing the need for the other person to express their feelings.
For when I try to kiss you
Highlights a physical distance or emotional barrier when attempting to be close to the other person.
You turn your lips away
Describes the act of turning away during an attempted kiss, indicating a lack of intimacy or connection.
And when I ask if you love me
Addresses the issue of expressing love, revealing that the other person is unresponsive or indifferent.
You had nothing to say (Talk to me)
Links the need for communication to the previous actions, emphasizing the importance of talking about the relationship.
Darling, darling please tell me
Reiterates the plea for the other person to communicate, seeking clarity about their desire to continue the relationship.
Do you wish to part
Presents a direct question about the other person's intentions regarding the future of the relationship.
Darling, darling talk to me
Repeats the call for conversation, even if it brings emotional pain, underscoring the importance of openness.
Though your voice may break my heart (Talk to me)
Acknowledges that discussing the issues might be emotionally challenging but stresses the necessity of communication.
Darling, darling talk to me
Reiterates the plea for dialogue, emphasizing the emotional impact that the other person's silence is having.
Though your voice may break my heart
Restates the potential emotional distress caused by the other person's silence, reinforcing the need for them to speak up.
Darling, darling talk to me
Repeats the request for communication, expressing the urgency and importance of resolving the current emotional distance.
Darling, darling talk to me
Concludes with a final plea for the other person to open up and communicate for the sake of the relationship.
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