Let Them Talk
Unyielding Love: Defying Gossip with Roberta Flack's 'Let Them Talk'
Lyrics
Let them talk
Expressing indifference to others' opinions
If they want to
Acknowledging others' right to talk
Talk, don't bother me
Requesting to be left alone
I want the whole wide world to know
Desire for widespread acknowledgment of love
That I love you so
Emphasizing deep affection
Let them whisper
Accepting whispers without concern
For they know not what
Highlighting ignorance of whisperers
What's between you and I
Privately shared connection between partners
And I'll keep on loving you
Commitment to continuous love
Until the day I die
Expressing love until death
They're trying to break up our romance
Recognition of attempts to ruin romance
But they don't stand a chance
Confidence in overcoming challenges
We have a love that's so strong
Stressing the strength of their love
We'll be together from now on on on
Commitment to a lasting relationship
Let them gossip
Accepting and dismissing gossip
It's the devil's workshop
Characterizing gossip as harmful
True love, can make it stop
Belief in love's power to overcome gossip
And I want the whole wide world to know
Reiteration of the desire for global recognition of love
That I love you so
Reaffirmation of deep affection
They're envious of everything we do
Acknowledging envy in others
But
Transition to a positive perspective
It's so wonderful
Expressing joy in mutual love
When you love someone
Highlighting the beauty of loving someone
And that someone LOVE'S YOU
Reciprocal love as a source of happiness
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