We Need To Talk
Confronting Heartache: Matt Maltese's Reflection on Love's Complexities
Lyrics
I once believed in everything lasting forever
I used to believe in enduring things forever.
But sometimes it's not the time and it's alright to stop
Sometimes it's okay to stop, even if it's not the ideal time.
Heaven knows why it never goes how we want it to
Expressing frustration that things don't go as desired.
Oh, I wish I felt it for you
Expressing a desire to feel a certain way for someone.
But I've got issues with everything and everyone
Acknowledging personal struggles with various aspects of life.
We need to talk
Signaling a need for a serious conversation.
No, it's not your fault I'm in the state I'm in
Clarifying that the listener is not to blame for the speaker's current emotional state.
I'm out of love
Admitting to being out of love, feeling emotionally distant.
Don't know where to start
Expressing uncertainty about where to begin addressing issues.
But we need to talk
Reiterating the need for a conversation despite difficulties.
I know we've tried a thousand times to make it work out
Recognizing past attempts to make the relationship work.
And everything that we try to say has all been said
Indicating that everything that needed to be said has been said.
Heaven knows why it never goes how we want it to
Repeating frustration about things not going as desired.
But I'll always feel it for you
Committing to always feeling something for the person despite challenges.
And I've got issues with everything and everyone
Reiterating personal struggles with various aspects of life and relationships.
We need to talk
Emphasizing the necessity for a conversation despite difficulties.
No, it's not your fault I'm in the state I'm in
Reassuring that the listener is not at fault for the speaker's emotional state.
I'm out of love
Acknowledging a lack of love or emotional connection.
Don't know where to start
Expressing uncertainty about how to initiate the conversation.
But we need to talk
Reiterating the need for a difficult conversation.
And if we say goodbye it's gonna hurt you
Anticipating pain and emotional difficulty if parting ways.
It's gonna hurt me
Highlighting the mutual pain and discomfort of separation.
And though it don't feel right
Admitting that the situation doesn't feel right, despite efforts to endure.
We try and push through
Expressing an attempt to persevere through challenges and conflicts.
Like we're happy
Pretending to be happy despite internal struggles.
Maybe down the line I'm gonna know you
Speculating that understanding and connection may come in the future.
But I won't
Clarifying that such understanding may not be immediate.
While I've got issues with everything and everyone
Reiterating personal struggles with various aspects of life and relationships.
We need to talk
Emphasizing the necessity for a conversation despite difficulties.
No, it's not your fault I'm in the state I'm in
Reassuring that the listener is not at fault for the speaker's emotional state.
I'm out of love
Acknowledging a lack of love or emotional connection.
Don't know where to start
Expressing uncertainty about how to initiate the conversation.
But we need to talk
Reiterating the need for a difficult conversation.
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