About the song
“I Don’t Want To Talk About It” is a melancholic ballad popularized by Rod Stewart.
Background:
- Originally written and recorded by Danny Whitten of Crazy Horse in 1971.
- Covered by Rod Stewart in 1975 for his album “Atlantic Crossing,” becoming one of his biggest hits.
- Stewart’s version features a softer, more emotive approach compared to the original rock version.
Lyrics:
The lyrics express the pain and heartache of a recent breakup. The singer doesn’t want to talk about the details of the split because it is too painful. They are trying to move on but are still deeply affected by the loss.
- Key lines:
- “I can tell by your eyes that you’ve been crying”
- “I don’t want to talk about it, how you broke my heart”
- “If I stay here just a little bit longer, if I stay long enough to listen to my heart”
Themes:
- Heartbreak and Loss: The song’s primary theme is the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from a lost love.
- Vulnerability: The singer’s unwillingness to talk about the breakup reveals their vulnerability and emotional struggle.
- Hope and Healing: Despite the pain, there is a glimmer of hope in the lyrics. The singer suggests that staying and listening to their heart might lead to healing and reconciliation.
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Lyrics
I can tell by your eyesThat you’ve probably been cryin’ foreverAnd the stars in the skyDon’t mean nothin’ to you, they’re a mirror
I don’t wanna talk about itHow you broke my heartIf I stay here just a little bit longerIf I stay here, won’t you listen to my heart?Oh, whoa, heart
If I stand all aloneWill the shadow hide the color of my heart?Blue for the tears, black for the night’sFears the stars in the skyDon’t mean nothin’ to you, they’re a mirror
I don’t wanna talk about itHow you broke my heartIf I stay here just a little bit longerIf I stay here, won’t you listen to my heart?Oh, my heart
I don’t wanna talk about itHow you broke this old heartIf I stay here just a little bit longerIf I stay here, won’t you listen to my heart?Oh, my heartMy heartOh, my heart