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Talk to Me Lyrics

by Stevie Nicks

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Talk to Me Lyrics

I can see we're thinkin' bout the same things And I can see your expression when the phone rings We both know there's something happening here Well, there's no sense in dancing round the subject A wound gets worse when it's treated with neglect Don't turn around there's nothing here to fear You can talk to me Talk to me You can talk to me You can set your secrets free, baby Dusty words lying under carpets Seldom heard well must you keep your secrets Locked inside hidden safe from view Well, is it all that hard Is it all that tough Well, I've shown you all my cards now isn't that enough You can hide your hurt But, there's something you can do You can talk to me Talk to me... talk to me I can set your secrets free, baby La, la, la, la... Though we lay face to face and cheek to cheek Our voices stray from the common ground where they Could meet The walls run high, to veil a swelling tear Oh, let the walls burn down, set your secrets free You can break their bounds, cause you're safe with me You can lose your doubt, cause you'll find no danger Not here You can talk to me Talk to me You can talk to me You can set your secrets free, baby Oh, I can see you running... I can see you running I can see you running all the way back home I can see your expression when the phone rings And I can see that you're thinkin' bout the same things Is it all that hard Is it all that tough Well, you've taken all there is now baby Isn't that enough Well, I can see you runnin'... I can see you runnin' All the way back

Meaning of Talk to Me

“Talk to Me” is a poignant plea for vulnerability and connection amidst unspoken anxieties. Stevie Nicks’ voice embodies a gentle urgency, recognizing a shared preoccupation with an undisclosed situation – symbolized by the recurring image of the phone ringing. The song acknowledges the pain that festers when secrets remain hidden, urging the listener to dismantle the “walls” built around their hurt and release those dusty, neglected truths. Nicks offers herself as a safe haven, a place where these burdens can be shed without fear, suggesting that true healing comes from honest communication. Despite moments of retreat – represented by the repeated imagery of running away – she persistently invites the listener to “talk to me,” emphasizing that trust and acceptance are readily available if only they’ll break free from their self-imposed isolation and allow themselves to find solace in her understanding.

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