Things you never say Lyrics – Lauren Spencer Smith

Things you never say Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This part shows that everything looks perfect from the outside—like the relationship ticks all the right boxes. But deep down, something just doesn’t feel right. There’s a lack of emotional connection. The other person sees love in a very rigid, black-and-white way. If things aren’t done their way, it’s considered wrong. Even though there’s no hate, there’s definitely frustration and a sense of emotional disappointment.

[Pre-Chorus]
There’s an acceptance that the other person won’t change, but there’s still hope they might finally say what really matters.

[Chorus]
This part shows a deep longing for care in the small things—simple check-ins, thoughtful words, and emotional presence. The speaker doesn’t want grand gestures, just the everyday kindness and connection that come through casual conversations and concern. They want to feel missed, valued, and thought about. What hurts most isn’t what the other person does or doesn’t do—it’s the emotional silence and all the words left unsaid.

[Verse 2]
This shows that the person is physically present at times but emotionally distant. They make an effort for big occasions but miss the personal moments that truly matter. The speaker wishes they could share their life openly but feels like the other person wouldn’t care or understand. They wonder if the emotional distance bothers the other person the same way it bothers them, but they’re too afraid to ask.

[Pre-Chorus]
Once again, there’s this feeling of knowing things won’t change but still wishing for that one moment of real connection.

[Chorus]
This repeats the wish for small, caring words and emotional attention. The speaker just wants to feel seen and loved in the ordinary moments. Even if the other person does certain things right, the pain comes from what’s missing in the emotional space—kind words, concern, love expressed through talking and listening. Those unspoken things are what really hurt the most.

[Bridge]
Even though the relationship isn’t working, the speaker finds it hard to let go because they hate saying goodbye. There’s a part of them that believes people can grow and hopes the other person will one day understand what they truly needed—not necessarily to be together again, but just for them to try to care more.

[Outro]
Here, the speaker says they still have love in their heart and just wish things had worked out. They understand that no one’s perfect and people mess up. But deep down, what they really want is for the other person to know that emotional words and care matter more than actions alone.