Word Man

Story Behind The Song

This is the story of a girl who is with a guy who makes promises to be a better boyfriend. The girl feels unappreciated and unwanted. She's frustrated because the boyfriend is constantly saying things to make her feel better but there is no action behind his words. He's all talk and it's just not enough for her.

Song Description

The girl in this song starts off by saying how alone she feels. How her boyfriend has broken promises repeatidly and she feels unwanted and unappreciated. She slowly turns from saddness to anger as he continues to let their relationship fall apart due to his lack of effort.

Song Length 4:25 Genre Pop - Rock, Country - Rock
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Heartbreaking, Stressed Subject Heartbreak, Breaking Up
Similar Artists Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Here I go again
Feeling the disconnect
Sensing the space between our bones
I cried alone tonight
For the thousandth time
Craving your touch but it's ice cold
My mind starts to race
I feel so far away
From everything I've ever known
You told me you would try and that you wouldn't let us die But you're not backing up the lines you sold

Cause you're just a word man
Can't hold me with your hands
Make promises you can't ever keep
Oh you're just a word man
Tell me I'll never understand but you make it so hard to believe
So I keep on waiting for the day
When I will feel all that you say
All I hear are words

Here we go again
Another fight you win
Guess I shouldn't tell you how I feel
You make me think that I'm to blame
Well can't you see this dying flame
And I need so much more show me something real

Cause you're just a word man
Can't hold me with your hands
Make promises you can't ever keep
Oh you're just a word man
Tell me I'll never understand but you make it so hard to believe
So I keep on waiting for the day
When I will feel all that you say
All I hear are words

And all I hear, all I hear
All I hear are words. Words, words, words (show me something)
And all I hear, all I hear
All I hear are words. Words, words, words (show me something)

Cause you're just a word man
Can't hold me with your hands
Make promises you can't ever keep

You're just a word man
Can't hold me with your hands
Make promises you can't ever keep
Oh you're just a word man
Tell me I'll never understand
But you make it so hard to believe
So I'll keep waiting for the day
When I will feel all that you say
All I hear are words

"Word Man" is one heck of a concept. Stephanie Johnson takes the idea that actions speak louder than words and turns it on its edge in a moving, dramatic song that is equal parts vocal lightning and songwriting strength.

The simple guitar intro is quickly joined by a vocal that takes your ears by storm! In a real good way. You can't stop listening. It sounds like it's going to really take off and sound super big... and that's a promise it keeps. It builds, breaks down and then soars again. So well written and addictive. I'm listening again. And again. This is bigtime.

Lyrics Stefanie Johnson Music Stefanie Johnson and Brian Anthony
Producer Brian Anthony Publisher Bailey Madison Publishing
Performance Stefanie Johnson
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Terry Sullivan Great Stuff 2/26/2022

Stefanie Johnson - Word Man (Official Video)

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