Dear Frankie - When You Say Nothing At All

I've watched the film over and over again, and every single time it strikes me how utterly fantastic these characters are. I absolutley love the interactions between the Stranger and Frankie, Frankie and his mum and of course between Lizzie and the Stranger. Very little is spoken, but so much more is being said wordlessly - especially when it comes to Frankie. The non-verbal communication, all the expressions, the looks, the postures, the smiles, the sighs, the frowns perfectly portray the inner turmoils of the three of them, their insecurities, their fears, their hesitation, their hopes, dreams and feelings for one another. Both Gerry and Emily, and of course little Jack did an amazing job and created something unique and very, very touching.

So when I listened to this song the other day, I instantly knew that it fitted them perfectly. It's one of my all-time favourites, 'When You Say Nothing At All' by Ronan Keating. Lyrics below, as usual.:)

The idea of their thoughts, and occasionally their actual words, being put on display naturally came from the music video of the song (from the film 'Notting Hill'). :) As you will notice, their thoughts are written in different handwriting - I don't think I need to elaborate on who's is which, it's pretty obvious. :) I just love to imagine what goes on in their minds throughout the film, during all those long and heavy silences...And what feelings they keep masked, especially the Stranger. Of course, as a hopeless believer in happy endings, I'm convinced that he did return in the end to Lizzie and his son. That's how it was meant to be, full stop. :D

Oh yes, some of you might recognise a certain line I gave to Gerry - from another Gerry, in P.S. I Love You. I just couldn't resist. :)

The clips are from the film 'Dear Frankie.' I own nothing, all rights belong to Miramax, no copyright infringement or profit making intended.

I hope you'll like it! :)

Lyrics:

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes, saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near you drown out the crowd
Try as they may they could never define
What's been said between your heart and mine

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes, saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes, saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

(You say it best when you say nothing at all
You say it best when you say nothing at all)

The smile on your face, the truth in your eyes,
The touch of your hand lets me know that you need me

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes, saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all

(You say it best when you say nothing at all
You say it best when you say nothing at all)

The smile on your face, the truth in your eyes,
The touch of your hand lets me know that you need me

(You say it best when you say nothing at all
You say it best when you say nothing at all)