Don't Have to Mean It
Unspoken Truths: Embracing the Art of Expression in 'Don't Have to Mean It'
Lyrics
There are times
Expressing the existence of specific moments or situations.
I know it's right
Acknowledging a certainty or correctness about a situation.
When the truth is just a weapon you bring to a fight
Suggesting that truth can be used as a weapon in conflicts.
Baby it's ok
Reassuring someone that it's acceptable or alright.
You can hold back
Granting permission to restrain emotions or actions.
There are times when the truth is just different way to attack
Indicating that truth can be employed as an alternative method of attack.
You can say it
Encouraging verbal expression without the necessity of genuine intent.
You don't have to mean it
Stating that words can be spoken without sincerity.
You can say it
Reiterating the idea that words can lack genuine meaning.
You don't have to mean it
You can say it
Emphasizing the freedom to express without committing to significance.
It doesn't have to mean a thing
Asserting that verbal communication can be devoid of importance.
Let's have a little sense
Suggesting a need for practicality or rationality in a situation.
You'll see I'm right
Asserting personal correctness and seeking validation.
Now look at me and tell me how this looks on me tonight
Asking for an opinion on personal appearance.
We all know this is true
Stating a universally acknowledged truth.
To say it is taboo
Highlighting the social taboo associated with certain truths.
I know this isn't what your momma told you to do
Contrasting current actions with traditional advice.
You can say it
Reiterating the idea that spoken words can lack genuine intent.
You don't have to mean it
Emphasizing the freedom to express without committing to significance (repeated).
You can say it
Restating that words can be spoken without sincerity (repeated).
You don't have to mean it
You can say it
Emphasizing the freedom to express without committing to significance (repeated).
It doesn't have to mean a thing
Asserting that verbal communication can be devoid of importance (repeated).
Think I want to gamble
Expressing a desire to take risks or chances in a relationship.
Take a chance with you
Linking the act of making someone say something to its eventual truth.
That if I can make you say it it'll soon be true
Expressing a willingness to test the authenticity of spoken words.
Let's play a hand or two
Proposing a metaphorical game or risk-taking scenario.
See what we can do
Encouraging exploration of possibilities in the relationship.
I just want to know
Expressing a desire for clarity or certainty.
Is luck on my side tonight
Pondering the role of luck in the current situation.
You can say it
Reiterating the idea that spoken words can lack genuine intent (repeated).
You don't have to mean it
Stating that words can be spoken without sincerity (repeated).
You can say it
Restating that words can be spoken without sincerity (repeated).
You don't have to mean it
You can say it
Emphasizing the freedom to express without committing to significance (repeated).
It doesn't have to mean a thing
Asserting that verbal communication can be devoid of importance (repeated).
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