More than Words
Carin Leon Lyrics

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Is not the words I want to hear from you
It's not that I want you
Not to say, but if you only knew

How easy
It would be to show me how you feel

More than words
Is all you have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say
That you love me
Cause I'd already know

Now that I've tried to
Talk to you and make you understand
All you have to do is close your eyes
And yes, reach out your hands

And touch me
Hold me close, don't ever let me go

More than words
Is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn't have to say
That you love me
'Cause I'd already know

What would you do
If my heart was torn in two?
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real

What would you say
If I took those words away?

Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Carin Leon's "More Than Words" are about the power of actions over words, specifically the phrase "I love you". The song expresses that while hearing those words is nice, they don't truly mean anything unless they are backed up by actions that show true love and affection. The singer urges their lover to show their feelings through actions, such as holding them close and never letting go, instead of relying on words alone.

The song acknowledges that it's easy to say "I love you", but it takes effort and commitment to show love through actions. The line "More than words is all you have to do to make it real" emphasizes that actions speak louder than words, and that genuine love is reflected by physical gestures and acts of devotion. The singer urges their lover to demonstrate their love for them without using those three simple words, because they have already proven their commitment through their actions.

Overall, "More Than Words" emphasizes that communication is key in any relationship, but words alone are not enough. It takes more than just saying "I love you" to create a strong and lasting bond with someone.

Line by Line Meaning

Saying "I love you"
Telling me that you love me

Is not the words I want to hear from you
It's not enough for you to just say you love me

It's not that I want you
It's not that I don't want you

Not to say, but if you only knew
But if you only knew how I feel

How easy
It's so simple

It would be to show me how you feel
To prove how you feel to me

More than words
Actions that go beyond just saying "I love you"

Is all you have to do to make it real
That's all it takes to prove your love to me

Then you wouldn't have to say
Then you wouldn't need to verbalize

That you love me
That you love me

Cause I'd already know
Because I would already understand your love for me

Now that I've tried to
Now that I have attempted to

Talk to you and make you understand
To communicate with you and make you comprehend

All you have to do is close your eyes
All you have to do is shut your eyes

And yes, reach out your hands
Then, stretch out your hands

And touch me
And caress me

Hold me close, don't ever let me go
Embrace me and never release me

More than words
Actions that go beyond just saying "I love you"

Is all I ever needed you to show
That's all I required you to demonstrate to me

Then you wouldn't have to say
Then you wouldn't need to verbalize

That you love me
That you love me

'Cause I'd already know
Because I would already understand your love for me

What would you do
What would you undertake

If my heart was torn in two?
If my heart was broken in two?

More than words to show you feel
Actions that go beyond just saying "I love you" to prove your emotions

That your love for me is real
That your affection for me is genuine

What would you say
What would you express

If I took those words away?
If I removed those "I love you"s?

Then you couldn't make things new
Then you wouldn't be able to repair what's broken

Just by saying I love you
By solely saying "I love you"

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gary F. Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt

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