Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
Looking at a darker day
Oh, I'm pulling the shades away from my eyes
It's true, the moody manners come and go
And it's better that you never know
Some things are better left unsaid
Some strings are better left undone
Some hearts are better left unbroken
Some lives are better left untouched
Some lies are better off believed
Some words are better left unspoken
My ideas seem to frighten you
Are you really that afraid to move?
Oh, I guess that it's your right to reason
I'm still dealing with a force that's so strong
The force is stringing us along
Some things are better left unsaid
Some strings are better left undone
Some hearts are better left unbroken
Some lives are better left untouched
Some lies are better off believed
Some words are better left unspoken
You're living a lie, yeah
There's [Incomprehensible] say
Some things are better left
Some things are better left unsaid
Some things
Some things are better left unsaid
Some lies are better
Some things are better left unsaid
Some hearts, better
Some things are better left unsaid
Some lies are better
Some things are better left unsaid
Some things are better left
Some things are better left unsaid
Some strings
Some things are better left unsaid
Some lives are better
Some things are better left unsaid
Some hearts, better
Some things are better left unsaid
Some lives are better
Some things are better left unsaid
Some things are better left
Some things are better left unsaid
Some strings
Some things are better left unsaid
Some lives are better
Some things are better left unsaid
Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
Daryl Hall's 'Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid' stands as a quintessential example of his signature blend of soulful R&B and smooth pop. Recorded during the height of his partnership with Odetta, the track exemplifies the lush, harmonized vocal arrangements that defined their collaborative work in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song captures the melancholic yet romantic tone characteristic of Hall's ballads, featuring a steady groove and rich instrumentation that underscore themes of unspoken emotions and quiet longing. As a staple of his discography, it remains a defining piece of the soft rock and R&B landscape of its era, showcasing Hall's ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant recordings that have endured as timeless standards.