Meaning of Just Another Thing We Don’t Talk About lyrics by Tom Odell

June 5, 2023

"Just Another Thing We Don’t Talk About" by Tom Odell seems to be about a strained relationship, possibly between two estranged friends or former romantic partners. The narrator welcomes the other person back into his life and tries to catch up with them, but the conversation is superficial and restrained. The narrator hints at difficulties in their past, but rather than address them, they avoid discussing them.

The chorus suggests that the narrator hopes for a breakthrough in their relationship - a chance to "work things out" and say things they "should say out loud." Yet, the narrator seems to have given up on the idea that they will ever resolve their issues, resigning themselves to the fact that some things are simply "just another thing that we don't talk about."

The second verse adds to the tension and discomfort of the relationship. At the same time as the two characters try to make small talk, they also fail to address the issues that caused their rift. Instead of resolving their issues, they choose to stay silent and keep up appearances. Still, despite the unease, the narrator seems to want to keep the relationship alive - to "keep this sinking ship afloat."

Overall, "Just Another Thing We Don’t Talk About" seems to be about the barriers we build between ourselves and others and the reluctance to confront difficult relationship issues. The song suggests that sometimes, we choose silence over confrontation, even if it means sacrificing the chance to heal and move on from the past.

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