Gloria Estefan

Released: August 13, 1985

Featuring: Miami Sound Machine

Songwriter: Gloria Estefan

Producer: Emilio Estefan

"Words Get in the Way" was the third single released June 14, 1986 by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love. The song is a ballad and became the most successful song off the album. As a ballad, "Words Get in the Way" marked a change in sound from the band's earlier singles and foreshadowed Estefan's success as an adult contemporary artist. The song was their first to crack the Top 5 on the U. Read more on Last.fm.

Length: 3:29

I realize you're seeing someone new
I don't believe she knows you like I do
Your temperamental moody side
The one you always try to hide from me

But I know when you have something on your mind
You've been trying to tell me for the longest time
And before you break my heart in two
There's something I've been trying to say to you

But the words get in the way
There's so much I want to say
But it's locked deep inside
And if you look in my eyes
We might fall in love again
I won't even start to cry
And before we say goodbye
I tried to say "I love you"
But the words get in the way

Your heart has always been an open door
But baby, I don't even know you anymore
And despite the fact it's hurting me
I know the time has come to set you free

But the words get in the way
There's so much I want to say
But it's locked deep inside
And if you look in my eyes
We might fall in love again
I won't even start to cry
And before we say goodbye
I tried to say "I love you"
But the words get in the way

I'm trying to say "I love you"
But the words get in the way

Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman.

A contralto, she started her career as the lead singer in the group Miami Latin Boys, which later became known as Miami Sound Machine.

Gloria experienced worldwide success with “Conga” in 1985. The song became her signature song and led to the Miami Sound Machine winning the grand prix in the 15th annual Tokyo Music Festival in 1986.

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