Words In My Mouth
Blondie · Other Songs - Blondie
I wrote this song for someone else to sing
To see what a meeting of the minds might bring
But we're not exactly two of a kind
And our meeting has come to a grind.
Chorus 1:
Words in my mouth
Thoughts in my head
Don't put your words in my mouth
That's not what I meant.
Got an appetite for seduction
Muzzleloader and chewing gum
We're on opposite sides of a line
And our meeting has come to a grind.
Eat your words, hold my tongue
Bite and bitten, beat the one
Get to the bottom and the womb will turn.
Eat your words, hold my tongue
Bite and bitten, beat the one
Get to the bottom and the womb will turn.
Chorus 1
Chorus 2:
Words in my mouth (Go inside)
Thoughts in my head (Go inside)
Don't put your words in my mouth (Go inside)
That's not what I meant,
Chorus 1 (x2)
Words In My Mouth
Released by Blondie in 1979, 'Words In My Mouth' stands as a defining track of the new wave movement, blending punk energy with pop sensibilities. The song features the band's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm that encapsulates the era's shift toward more melodic rock. It showcases Debbie Harry's distinctive vocal delivery and the group's ability to fuse electronic textures with traditional rock instrumentation. As part of their discography during the late 1970s, the recording reflects the band's evolution from their earlier punk roots into a more polished, mainstream sound. The track remains a staple of their live performances and has been covered by numerous artists, cementing its place in the canon of influential pop-rock songs from the decade.