Story Behind The Song
There is more to understanding someone than hearing the words they say. You have to understand what the words they say mean to them and what impressions the words that you say evoke in them.
Song Description
Despite the best of intentions, attempts at communication are misinterpreted
| Song Length |
3:31 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious, Stressed |
Subject |
Frustration, Worry |
| Similar Artists |
Barenaked Ladies, Billy Joel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
Why Can?t We Talk
He said he doesn?t care enough to give his very best
He said she?s unaware she?s under-worked and over-dressed
The bond between them keeps them both distressed
They?re both imprisoned and living under house arrest
She said he turns her off, so certain every single time
Considers arguments an exercise in pantomime
If it?s important they can?t find the time
They have no space to share, no common cause to get behind
Why Can?t We Talk Why Can?t We Talk
He tries to talk it over but he?s told to take a walk
Why Can?t We Talk Why Can?t We Talk
She prays it all blows over and they both survive the shock
She said he doesn?t try, he doesn?t want to understand
It just comes out that way an accident that wasn?t planned
They used to take each other at their word and by the hand
Instead they?re heading where the bridges burn and flames are fanned
Why Can?t We Talk Why Can?t We Talk
They can?t abide by anything and every vote?s a lock
Why Can?t We Talk Why Can?t We Talk
And everything she says becomes another boat to rock
They used to take each other at their word and by the hand
Instead they?re heading where the bridge is burned and flames are fanned
Why Can?t We Talk Why Can?t We Talk
Debating, chasing answers one more time around the block
Why Can?t We Talk Why Can?t We Talk
Hoping it blows over and they both survive the shock
Why Can?t We Talk ? Why Can?t We Talk??.