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Little Talks Lyric Analysis 1

The document summarizes the lyrics of the song "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men. The lyrics tell the story of a relationship between a man and woman where the man has passed away. The woman sings about her inner pain and missing the man, while the man responds to her in a comforting way from beyond. When they sing together, their lyrics express their mutual longing to be reunited someday. The structure of the lyrics and chords enhances the emotional distance in the woman's parts and the attempts at closure in the man's responses. Overall, the song uses a lyrical conversation between the two to depict the difficulties of loss and separation in a relationship.

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Little Talks Lyric Analysis 1

The document summarizes the lyrics of the song "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men. The lyrics tell the story of a relationship between a man and woman where the man has passed away. The woman sings about her inner pain and missing the man, while the man responds to her in a comforting way from beyond. When they sing together, their lyrics express their mutual longing to be reunited someday. The structure of the lyrics and chords enhances the emotional distance in the woman's parts and the attempts at closure in the man's responses. Overall, the song uses a lyrical conversation between the two to depict the difficulties of loss and separation in a relationship.

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Mohammad Al-Khalili Jessica Pham Grace Templeton

LITTLE TALKS
Of Monsters and Men

The Lyrics in red are sung by the I don't like walking around this old and empty hous
woman and the Lyrics in blue are sung
So hold my hand, I'll walk with you my dea
by the man. Lyrics in purple are sung
by both. The stairs creak as you sleep; it's keeping me awak

It's the house telling you to close your eyes.


The band says that this song is a
couple talking after the husband And some days I can't even dress mysel
passes away. We believe it could also
It's killing me to see you this wa
be about a breakup or disconnect in
their relationship. 'Cause though the truth may vary, thi

Woman Sings in rst person as if she Ship will carry ou


can’t even see the man. These lyrics Bodies safe to shor
can stand alone and tells the stories of
There's an old voice in my head that's holding me bac
her inner pain after he is gone. These
lyrics are very impersonal. Well, tell her that I miss our little talk

The man sings in second person, Soon it will be over and buried with our pas
direct. He is responding to each of her We used to play outside when we were young, and full of life and
statements. His lyrics are very full of lov
personal.
Some days, I don't know if I am wrong or righ
The chord structure also correlates
Your mind is playing tricks on you, my dea
with the lyrics as her lyrics end on
dissonant chords and his lyrics bring 'Cause though the truth may vary, thi
closure to the phrase. This structure
Ship will carry ou
really highlights the different feelings
that each of them has as she’s Bodies safe to shor
uncomfortable and unable to nd You're gone, gone, gone away; I watched you disappea
closure and he is trying to give her
comfort and closure. All that's left is a ghost of yo

Now we're torn, torn, torn apart; there's nothing we can d


When they sing together, the lyrics
become more of a commentary on Just let me go, we'll meet again soo
their relationship and less of a
Now wait, wait, wait for me; please hang aroun
conversation. They both miss each
other, they want to be together again, I'll see you when I fall aslee
and know that one day they will.

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Mohammad Al-Khalili Jessica Pham Grace Templeton

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