In a Manner of Speaking Lyrics

Lyric discussion by hollydiver 

Cover art for In a Manner of Speaking lyrics by Nouvelle Vague

I find it interesting how the interpretation of this song is very different from the Martin Gore or Tuxedomoon versions, which are both sung by males. Most people interpreted as a man in love with a woman but having a difficult time expressing his love with words. Meanwhile, people interpret the Nouvelle Vague version as a one-sided relationship in which the singer is in a relationship with a man who doesn't love her as much as she loves him and he struggles to say words of love.