I Don't Want To Talk About It
Everything But the Girl · Works [2007]
I can tell by your eyes
That you've prob'bly been cryin' forever,
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you
They're a mirror.
I don't want to talk about it
How you broke my heart.
If I stay here just a little bit longer,
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
If I stand all alone
Will the shadow hide the color of my heart
Blue for the tears, black for the night's fears
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you
They're a mirror
I don't want to talk about it, how you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
This ol' heart.
If I stay here just a little bit longer,
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
My heart, whoa, heart.
That you've prob'bly been cryin' forever,
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you
They're a mirror.
I don't want to talk about it
How you broke my heart.
If I stay here just a little bit longer,
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
If I stand all alone
Will the shadow hide the color of my heart
Blue for the tears, black for the night's fears
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you
They're a mirror
I don't want to talk about it, how you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
This ol' heart.
If I stay here just a little bit longer,
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
My heart, whoa, heart.
I Don't Want To Talk About It
Released on the 2007 album Works, this track by Everything But the Girl blends their signature indie-pop sound with introspective lyrics. The song reflects the band's continued exploration of personal themes and emotional vulnerability, characteristic of their discography from the mid-2000s. With its melodic structure and characteristic vocal delivery, the recording stands as a poignant example of the group's ability to craft accessible yet deeply felt music. It complements other works from the same era, such as 'Twin Cities' and 'One Place', reinforcing the band's reputation for creating relatable pop anthems that address complex feelings without being overly explicit.