From the recording Singles
Written by Dave Holland, Trying to Tell You captures a poignant moment of struggle to speak. In real life it was a medical condition that made communication so difficult, but I think it extends to many situations that disrupt our communication.
Lyrics
It's quiet now, as quiet as this room can be
Somehow I know that you're sitting next to me
I sense it's dark outside, but I don't know for sure
My thoughts are racing like they've never done before
I feel a tingling in my eyes, my feet, my hands
I'm tired of sleeping, and I think I want to stand
I'm almost hungry, almost angry, almost sore
I'm hearing words now, but I don't know what they're for
I'm trying to tell you that I need you
I'm trying to tell you that I need you
I'm trying to tell you that I need you
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I go through times when I just need to be alone
To try to find the strength to fight this on my own
But other times I find confusion buries me
So settle in and hold my hand
And know you set me free
I'm trying to tell you that I need you
I'm trying to tell you that I need you
I'm trying to tell you that I need you
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(c) 2022 David A. Holland