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Elton John: Sad Songs (Say So Much) Meaning

Song Released: 1984


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Guess there are times when we all need to share a little pain
And ironing out the rough spots
Is the hardest part when memories remain
And it's times like these when we all need to hear the radio
`Cause from the lips of some old singer
We...

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    anonymous
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     May 28th, 2010 5:21pm report


    This song is about understanding why people who are sad listen to sad songs. That instead of making people sad, the people relate to the singer's sorrow. It is also about how if someone is sad enough to write a sad song that makes perfect sense, it gets to someone even more.




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