3 Words
Elliott Yamin · Let's Get To What's Real [2012]
Ours is just the same
We can't run away
Where's the glory in holding onto something
We can't change
(Ooh)
Where's the distance between the things you say
And what you do
Let's just tell the truth
And the resistance
Pretending that our love is bulletproof
When it's all over
Say it's all over
You pulled me in and shut me out
But that's no way to say you need me
You lift me up and let me down
Apologise and say you love me
We need more than 3 words to take us backwards
It's almost like we're tryna find another way to say it's over
To say it's over
Do you remember the mystery in how it used to be
Or is that just me
Ohh
The feeling lingers
But never long enough to make me believe
That it's not over
It's really over
You pulled me in and shut me out
But that's no way to say you need me
You lift me up and let me down
Apologise and say you love me
We need more than 3 words to take us backwards
It's almost like we're tryna find another way to say it's over
To say it's over
Tonight we'll see the last of us
The final scene
Tonight
Tonight
You pulled me in and shut me out
But that's no way to say you need me
You lift me up and let me down
Apologise and say you love me
We need more than 3 words to take us backwards
It's almost like we're tryna find another way to say it's over
To say it's over
To say it's over
To say it's over
Every story has an ending
Ours is just the same
3 Words by Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin's '3 Words' serves as a poignant centerpiece on the 2012 album Let's Get To What's Real. Released during a period where Yamin refined his signature blend of indie-folk and acoustic storytelling, the track exemplifies his ability to distill complex emotions into simple, resonant phrasing. The recording captures the intimate atmosphere characteristic of his discography, featuring raw vocals and organic instrumentation that highlight his focus on lyrical clarity and melodic structure. As part of his broader body of work from the late 2000s and early 2010s, the song reflects a matured approach to songwriting, balancing personal vulnerability with a polished production style that has become a staple in his catalog.