The song "Talking To You" by Jimmy Barnes is about the frustration and disappointment of trying to communicate with someone who doesn't listen or understand. The narrator is talking to this person and expressing their feelings of betrayal and deception. The lyrics highlight the narrator's trust in this person, but how they ultimately ended up feeling deceived. The phrase "one hand gave while the other one took it away" suggests that this person gave the narrator hope or promises, but in the end, they took it all away. The narrator feels like their words and emotions are not being heard or understood by the person they are trying to communicate with. They talk about not knowing the meaning of truth, indicating that the person they trusted may have been dishonest. The song also touches upon reminiscing about the past, when things seemed better and the narrator's heart belonged to this person. However, they realize that the person was not as genuine or as interested in showing their true feelings. Overall, "Talking To You" conveys the frustration, betrayal, and longing for better communication in a relationship. The song suggests that eventually, someone will figure out the true nature of this person, implying that their true character will be exposed.
