Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore Lyrics
Lyrics
Used to think that life was sweet
Used to think we were so complete
I can't believe you'd throw it away
Used to feel we had it made
Used to feel we could sail away
Can you imagine how I feel today
Well it seems a long time ago you were the lonely one
Now it comes to letting go you are the only one
Do you know what you've done
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
It's so funny why we don't talk anymore
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
Well it really doesn't matter to me
I guess your leaving was meant to be
It's down to you now you wanna be free
Well I hope you know which way to go you're on your own again
And don't come crying to me when you're the lonely one
Remember what you've done
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
It's so funny why we don't talk anymore
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
But I ain't losing sleep and I ain't counting sheep
It's so funny how we don't talk anymore
Video
Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Sir Cliff Richard’s “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” released in 1979 as part of his *Love Songs* album, presents a poignant reflection on a relationship’s dissolution, carrying a message that resonates deeply with the human experience of loss and moving forward, a theme often explored within the wisdom of Scripture. While not overtly a Gospel song in its lyrical content, its underlying sentiment can be viewed through a spiritual lens, offering a framework for understanding reconciliation and personal growth. The song chronicles the end of a once seemingly unbreakable bond, with the narrator recalling a time of perceived completeness and happiness that has since evaporated. The lyrics, “Used to think that life was sweet / Used to think we were so complete / I can't believe you'd throw it away,” speak to the shock and disbelief that often accompany unexpected endings, mirroring the disciples' confusion when Jesus spoke of his impending departure, as recorded in John 16:5-6, where Jesus says, “But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.” The narrator’s lament that “Now it comes to letting go you are the only one” highlights a painful shift in dynamic, where the former solace has become the source of isolation.
However, amidst this sorrow, a remarkable strength emerges. The refrain, “It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore / But I ain’t losing sleep and I ain’t counting sheep,” signifies a profound acceptance and a conscious decision to embrace peace rather than dwelling in bitterness. This resilience can be seen as a reflection of the biblical encouragement to overcome adversity with grace. The apostle Paul, in Romans 8:18, writes, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us.” Though the song doesn’t detail the reasons for the estrangement, the narrator’s declaration of self-sufficiency, “Well it really doesn’t matter to me / I guess your leaving was meant to be / It’s down to you now you wanna be free / Well I hope you know which way to go you're on your own again,” suggests a recognition of personal agency and the natural consequences of choices made, echoing Proverbs 1:31, which warns, "Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and be sated with their own devices." The closing lines, a repeated affirmation of not losing sleep or counting sheep, are not a sign of indifference but rather a testament to having found an inner stillness, a profound peace that transcends relational turmoil. This inner peace, the ability to rest even in difficult circumstances, can be interpreted as the quiet confidence that comes from trusting in a higher purpose, much like David's assurance in Psalm 4:8: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." The song, therefore, serves as a powerful reminder that while broken connections can bring pain, they also offer an opportunity for spiritual fortitude, self-reliance, and the grace to move forward with a steadfast heart.