Talk to you

Carter Ryan's 'Talk to You' is a poignant reflection on loss and the yearning for one last conversation with someone who has passed away. The song opens with the artist recounting a dream about a lost loved one, a common experience for those who are grieving. The dream is vivid and filled with regret, as the loved one apologizes for leaving and acknowledges the complexity of life. This sets the tone for a song that is both an elegy and a cathartic expression of the desire to communicate with the deceased.

The chorus reveals the depth of the artist's loneliness, as he speaks of talking to God in the dark and having internal conversations that lead nowhere. The imagery of 'screaming at the Moon' is a powerful metaphor for the futility and frustration of wanting to reach out to someone who is no longer there. The repetition of the line 'And all I really wanna do is just talk' emphasizes the simplicity of the desire, yet the impossibility of fulfilling it.

The song also touches on themes of guilt and missed opportunities, as the artist reflects on not having listened 'a little louder' or made that phone call when there was still time. The realization that time cannot heal the absence of the loved one is a poignant reminder of the permanence of loss. 'Talk to You' is a moving ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone and the longing to have just one more moment with them.