Can't Say What I Mean
Navigating Love's Labyrinth: Kaiser Chiefs' Enigmatic Expressions
Lyrics
Well, nothing I said's so important
Expressing that nothing said is of great importance.
That it can't be shortened
Emphasizing that important messages can be condensed.
To fit on a badge
Suggesting a desire for simplicity, comparing it to a badge.
I wish that I could be God
Expressing a wish to have the authority to define things.
Try to deliver a soundbite
Attempting to convey a message briefly.
But it is the catch
Acknowledging the challenge of delivering a concise message.
I can't say what I mean
Reiterating the difficulty in expressing oneself clearly.
I can't say what I mean
-Everybody applauds her
Describing applause for someone, possibly female.
From the lord to the hordes
Highlighting a diverse audience, from the lord to the masses.
And the nation is swept
Describing a national impact of a one-to-one conversation.
By a one-to-one conversation
Reflecting on the challenge of expressing oneself in education.
In adult education
-I would tell her except
-I can't say what I mean
Continuing to express difficulty in clear communication.
I can't say what I mean
-I can't say what I mean
-Do you know
Expressing difficulty and nervousness when someone leaves.
When you go
-I get all tongue tied
-I'm the same
-All the game
-Oh and you were right
-Can't say you're unattractive
Commenting on personal shortcomings in attractiveness and social skills.
But I'm out of practice
-In this sort of thing
-It's not like I'm talking Italian
-Or I wear a medallion
-And a sovereign ring
-I can't say what I mean
Repeating the theme of struggling to articulate thoughts.
I can't say what I mean
-I can't say what I mean
-Do you know
Reiterating difficulties in communication when someone departs.
When you go
-I get all tongue tied
-I'm the same
-All the game
-Oh and you were right
-What a face
Reflecting on the impact of someone's face and expressing regret.
What a face
-Can you blame me for pulling a face
-What a waste
-What a face
-Great things can be expressed
Suggesting that profound things can be said briefly but emphasizing world issues.
In fifteen words or less
-And bring that to your heart
-Words just don't do it justice
-The world and its crust
-Is still drifting apart
-I can't say what I mean
Repeating the challenge of expressing oneself.
I can't say what I mean
-I can't say what I mean
-Do you know
Reiterating the difficulty and nervousness when someone leaves.
When you go
-I get all tongue tied
-I'm the same
-All the game
-Oh and you were right
-Do you know
Continuing to express difficulty in communication when someone departs.
When you go
-I get all tongue tied
-I'm the same
-All the game
-Oh and you were right
-What a face
Reflecting on the impact of someone's face and expressing regret.
What a face
-Can you blame me for pulling a face
-What a waste
-What a face
Reiterating a sense of loss and regret.
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