Sticks and Stones
Defying Gossip: Embracing Love's Resilience
Lyrics
People talkin' tryin' to break us up
People are gossiping and attempting to separate the couple.
Why don't they let us be
Questioning why others can't allow the couple to be together.
Sticks and stones may break my bones
Referencing the saying "Sticks and stones may break my bones" to convey that verbal attacks don't affect the singer.
But talk don't bother me
Expressing resilience against verbal criticism.
People talkin' tryin' to break us up
Reiteration of people trying to disrupt the relationship.
When they know I love you so
Asserting love despite external interference.
I don't care what the people may say
Indifference to public opinion, determined to stay committed.
I'll never never let you go
Firm commitment to the partner, refusing to let them go.
I've been abused
Admitting to emotional mistreatment and hardship.
In my heart and soul
Describing the emotional toll suffered in the heart and soul.
I've been abused
Repetition emphasizing the endured mistreatment.
Been abused, been abused, and I've been stoned
Acknowledging both emotional abuse and physical harm.
People talkin' tryin' to break us up
People gossiping again, aiming to create discord.
Man, scandalize my name
Facing public scandal and damage to reputation.
They'll say anything just to make me feel bad
Highlighting the malicious intent of spreading false information.
Yes, anything to make me ashamed
Anything said to induce shame and negativity.
I've been abused
Reiteration of emotional abuse experienced deeply.
In my heart and soul
Emphasizing the impact of mistreatment on heart and soul.
I've been abused
Repetition of enduring emotional abuse.
Been abused, been abused, and I've been stoned
Highlighting both emotional abuse and physical harm endured.
People talkin' tryin' to break us up
Recurrence of people attempting to sabotage the relationship.
Man, scandalize my name
Facing renewed attempts to tarnish the singer's name.
They'll say anything just to make me feel bad
Emphasizing the willingness to say anything to cause emotional distress.
Yes, anything to make me ashamed
Expressing the malicious intent to induce shame and embarrassment.
Oh, yes, I know
A confident assertion that the singer is aware of the truth.
Don't you know it, too
Inviting the listener to also recognize the truth.
Yes, I know it
Reaffirming the singer's knowledge of the situation.
Don't you know it, too
Encouraging others to acknowledge the truth as well.
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