From the recording Another Kind of Train

“Say What You Want to Say” by the Brother Bicker Band is a deeply emotional song about love, loss, and the courage it takes to let go. With poetic lyrics and a heartfelt melody, it reflects on the lasting presence of someone who has passed, exploring the weight of memory and the struggle to accept reality. The song’s poignant message is carried by a rich, evocative sound that blends tenderness with a quiet strength, making it a touching tribute to love that transcends time.

Lyrics

Verse 1
He's the only son
An apple of an eye
A first born element
Handsomely permanent

Out in the world
Tuned like an instrument
Turned on like a radio
Ripple like an undertow

Chorus
It takes a big heart to fight reality
It takes a big love to see what you want to see

Verse 2
There's a grain of sand
Growing in the flowers
It's got a taste for blood
It'll while away the hours

And the hardest try
Or the sweetest ride
Or the deepest hope
Can't push back the tide

Chorus
It takes a big heart to fall from the balcony
It takes a big love to fight off gravity
Bridge
I'm not afraid
I'm not alone
I'm on my way Not coming home
He's not afraid
He's not alone
He's gone away but still at home

Verse 3
There's a beautiful shell
Where he used to be
In the tidal flat
Of a peaceful sea

And I see him now
Like he always was
With his beautiful mind
And a smile, well-loved

Chorus
It takes a big heart to let go of all of this
It takes a big love to give a final kiss
It takes a big heart to cry unselfishly
It takes a big love to say what you mean to me