Split Enz - Message To My Girl (1983) Single

Track List: 1. Message To My Girl (0:00) 2. Kia Kaha [Ever Be Strong] (4:02) "Message to My Girl" is a song by New Zealand art rock group Split Enz. It was released in January 1984 as the second single from their album Conflicting Emotions. In 2001, the song was voted by members of APRA as the 36th best New Zealand song of the 20th century. During the 2006 Split Enz tour, Neil Finn dedicated the song to his wife Sharon. Personnel: Neil Finn – vocals, piano, guitar Noel Crombie – vocals, percussion Nigel Griggs – vocals, bass Eddie Rayner – keyboards Ricky Fataar – drums Lyrics: I don't wanna say, "I love you" That would give away too much It's hip to be detached and precious The only thing you feel is vicious I don't wanna say, "I want you" Even though I want you so much It's wrapped up in conversation It's whispered in a hush Though I'm frightened by the words Think it's time that it was heard No more empty self-possession Visions swept under the mat It's no New Year's resolution It's more than that Now, I wake up happy Warm in a lover's embrace No one else can touch us While we're in this place So I'll sing it to the world This simple message to my girl No more empty self-possession Visions swept under the mat It's no New Year's resolution It's more than that Though I'm frightened by the words Think it's time I made it heard So I'll sing it to the world Simple message to my girl No more empty self-possession Visions swept under the mat It's no New Year's resolution It's more than that Oh, there's nothing quite as real As the touch of your sweet hand I can't spend the rest of my life Buried in the sand