Survivor Saturday: Don't Talk

Don't Talk
10,000 Maniacs

This isn't exactly an anthem, but Don't Talk was one of the first songs I heard that made me realize my experience was not unique.  I had never heard my feelings expressed so clearly and well, and here it was on the radio! Dennis Drew and Natalie Merchant's lyrics are definitely written by someone who gets it. There are many songs that I wish that I had written, and this one is high on the list.  Fortunately, it is not a refrain I have to sing to myself anymore, but for far too long it was . If you are lucky, you will have no point of reference, but it is still a great song. If it speaks to you, like it did to me, I wish you all the best. Remember, you are stronger than you know. It can get better. (Usual disclaimer: I make no money.  No Copyright infringement is intended.) 

Don't talk, I will listen
Don't talk, you keep your distance
I'd rather hear some truth tonight than entertain your lies
So take you poison silently
Let me be, let me close my eyes
Don't talk, I'll believe it
Don't talk, listen to me instead
I know that if you think of it, both long enough and hard
The drink you drown your troubles in
is the trouble you're in now
Talk talk talk about it, you talk as if you care

But when your talk is over, tilt that bottle in the air
Tossing back more than your share
Don't talk, I can guess it
Don't talk, well now you're restless
And you need somewhere to put the blame for how you feel inside
You'll look for a close and easy mark and you'll see me as fair game
Talk talk talk about it, you talk as if you care
But when your talk is over, tilt that bottle in the air
Tossing back more than your share
You talk talk talk about it, you talk as if you care
I'm marking every word and I can tell this time for sure
Your talk is the finest I have heard
So don't talk, I was sleeping
Don't talk, let me go on dreaming
How your eyes they glow so fiercely, I can tell you're inspired
By the name that you just chose for me, now what was it? Oh, never mind it
We will talk talk talk about this when your head is clear
I'll discuss this in the morning, but until then, you may talk but I won't hear
Songwriters: Dennis Drew / Natalie Merchant / Natalie A Merchant