Story Behind The Song

A wife who tends to misinterpret what I say....

Song Description

This is a lesson in intimate communication, which acknowledges the differences between what we mean, and the way our words are received by the other person. It's easy to hurt someone you love, because you chose the wrong words, or you said the right word

Lyrics

There are times when my words are confusin'

or the way that I say them's too strong--

when my words aren't the ones you'ld be choosin',

and it's easy to take them all wrong...



Though I've pulled on a heart-string that's tender,

and I see, on your cheek, there's a tear,

know that "clumsy's" just part of my gender,

and you're all that I love and hold dear.



Chorus: So I wish you could hear my soul speakin';

Choosin' words is a frustrating art.

You would know mine's the love that you're seekin',

if you could just hear the words of my heart.



For, the words, so inadequate, haunt me,

and I wish I were born with the knack,

but the terms that I need ever taunt me

on the savvy and tact that I lack.



What I need you to know, dear, is never

would I say things, on purpose, to harm.

You're the love of my life and forever.

You're the sunshine that keeps my world warm.



Chorus: So I wish you could hear my soul speakin';

Choosin' words is a frustrating art.

You would know mine's the love that you're seekin',

if you could just hear the words of my heart.