Words

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About Words

"Words as Weapons" is a song by English musician Birdy. It was released as a digital download on 14 April 2014 in the United Kingdom, as the fourth single from her second studio album, Fire Within (2013). The song was written by Birdy and Ryan Tedder, who also produced the song.


Year:
2016
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Waiting on you
Trying to keep your head strong
With nothing to lose
You raise your voice with something to prove
And all the things you say to me
I can't forget them
You don't leave
But you tell me with your eyes what you need
Oh, please
Do you think that I don't know what it means?

All the things you hide for me
I accept them
But I need you next to me

If I can't hold you now
Keep thinking that you might not come around
I have no words, I have no words to say
If I can't change your mind
Keep thinking, is this our last goodbye?
You say it first, you say it first to me

You're in the clear
While I'm waking up to nothing but tears
And you say they've said
That I'm the only one that needed to change

You know the things you've said to me
Do you regret them?
I just need you next to me

If I can't hold you now
Keep thinking that you might not come around
I have no words, I have no words to say
If I can't change your mind
Keep thinking, is this our last goodbye?
You say it first, you say it first to me

So I can't just forget you, just forget you
Can't just forget you, just forget you

And If I can't hold you now
Keep thinking how you might not come around
And I have no words, I have no words to say
If I can't change your mind
Keep thinking, is this our last goodbye?
You say it first, you say it first to me

If I can't hold you now (if I can't hold you now)
Keep thinking that you might not come around (might not come around)
I have no words, I have no words to say
If I can't change your mind (if I can't change your mind)
Keep thinking, is this our last goodbye? (our last goodbye?)
You say it first, you say it first to me

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Birdy

Jasmine van den Bogaerde (born 15 May 1996), also known by her stage name Birdy, is an English musician. She won the music competition Open Mic UK in 2008, at the age of 12. Her version of Bon Iver's "Skinny Love" was successful, peaking inside the top twenty of the charts in her native United Kingdom and in some other European countries. Her self-titled debut album Birdy was released on 7 November 2011. more »

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Written by: CONRAD SEWELL, JASMINE LUCILLA ELISABETH VAN DEN BOGAERDE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Words" by Birdy was released in 2016 as part of her third studio album, "Beautiful Lies."
Album Theme
The song and the rest of the "Beautiful Lies" album is strongly influenced by Birdy's travels in Japan, making it a seminal and artistic representation of her growth as an artist.
Songwriting Credit
The song was co-written by Birdy and Sam Dixon, a notable songwriter who has worked with popular artists like Sia, Adele, and Christina Aguilera.
Musical Classification
"Words" is classified under the Indie Pop and Indie Folk genre with its stirring melody and moving lyrics.
Song Length
The track's runtime is approximately three minutes and thirty-seven seconds (3:37).
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of “Words” present a theme of longing and the challenges of communication within a relationship.
Song Popularity
Although the song wasn't officially released as a single, it became quite popular among Birdy’s fans and has millions of streams on music platforms like Spotify.
Music Video
The music video of the song, directed by Bison, presents visually pleasing monochrome aesthetics aligning with its melancholic tone.
Critic Review
Critics praised the emotional depth and maturity of “Words”, representing Birdy's evolution as an artist.
Live Performance
Birdy has performed "Words" live at various music festivals and concerts, manifesting her vocal prowess and emotional delivery of the song.

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