Just Words
The Power of Spoken Words: Impact Beyond Expression
Lyrics
Verse 1
Introducing the first verse
They made me try a little harder, made me wanna quit
Others' influence made the speaker strive harder, but also tempted them to give up
Even after all this time some sting a little bit
Despite the passage of time, certain words still evoke emotional pain
Some made me fall in love some made me fall apart
Words have triggered both love and heartbreak in the speaker's life
Some rolled right off my back while others broke my heart
Some words are easy to brush off, while others have deeply affected the speaker
Chorus
Introducing the chorus
Words
Highlighting the theme of the song - words
They're not just words
Emphasizing that words hold significance and impact
They can't be unsaid
Once spoken, words cannot be taken back
They can't be unheard
Once heard, words cannot be erased from memory
Words
Reiteration of the importance of words
If they don't really matter
Raising a question about the significance of words
How do they heal
Posing a question about the healing power of words
Why do they hurt
Questioning the reason behind the pain caused by words
If they're just words
Expressing uncertainty about the true nature of words
Verse 2
Introducing the second verse
Some Ive screamed in anger, some I've whispered in a prayer
Describing words spoken in anger and those uttered in prayer
I've had to have the last one when I should've left it there
Regretting the necessity of having the last word instead of letting go
Some I'll keep forever safe in my dresser drawer
Some words are cherished and kept safe, stored in a dresser drawer
Some I've left unspoken cause I was just too insecure
Admitting to leaving certain words unspoken due to insecurity
Chorus
Repeating the chorus
Bridge:
Introducing the bridge
I don't wanna waste em
Expressing a desire not to waste words
I wanna think before I say em
Stating the intention to think carefully before speaking
Cause sticks and stones
Comparing the impact of words to the ineffectiveness of sticks and stones
Ain't got nothin' on
Emphasizing that words have a greater power than physical harm
Chorus
Repeating the chorus
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