Talk To Me While I'm Listening
Nanci Griffith · Flyer [1994]
You told me in the dark while I was sleeping
Then you slept through the sunrise
As it washed upon your face
And all that I had heard were our hearts beating
Talk to me while I'm listening
While this love has a voice that we both
Can hear
Before you let it go...
This greatest love I've ever known
Won't you please
Talk to me
While I'm listening
I cannot find a place to put this love away
Or lose the thought of sunlight on your face
I thought I heard your voice
Say I love you today
But it was only the sound of my heart beating
Talk to me while I'm listening
While this love has a voice that we both
Can hear
Before you let it go...
This greatest love I've ever known
Won't you please
Talk to me
While I'm listening
How I wish that I could take us back to Germany
I would stay awake and you would talk to me
Yet for every drop of rain I hear
There's bound to fall another tear
Upon this page of song of my heart aching
Talk to me while I'm listening
While this love has a voice that we both
Can hear
Before you let it go...
This greatest love I've ever known
Won't you please
Talk to me
While I'm listening
Before you let it go...
This greatest love I've ever known
Won't you please
Talk to me
While I'm listening
Talk to me
Talk to me
Talk To Me While I'm Listening
Nanci Griffith's 'Talk To Me While I'm Listening' appears on her 1994 album *Flyer*, a record that solidified her status as a master of acoustic storytelling within the Americana and folk traditions. The track exemplifies Griffith's signature blend of lyrical depth and melodic simplicity, often exploring themes of connection and solitude through her distinctive voice and guitar work. Recorded during an era when her discography increasingly focused on intimate, narrative-driven songs, the recording reflects her commitment to capturing the nuances of everyday human experience. As part of her broader body of work spanning several decades, this song stands as a testament to her ability to craft evocative music that resonates with listeners seeking authenticity and emotional resonance in her recordings.