“Lyric writing is very important. […] What matters to me is that I believe the lyrics I’ve written are good. Other people are a secondary consideration. I’ve no ambitions, I’m not trying to say anything to anyone.” Mark Hollis quoted in Electronics & Music Maker: March 1986
Mark's lyrics were carefully planned but easily missed, here are some locations you can follow up.
PS no guarantees of the content (and no, I get no commission.)
https://www.azlyrics.com/t/talktalk.html
https://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/talk_talk
If you have any questions, you can email me at thosedistantechoes@gmail.com (pls include Talk Talk Mark Hollis in the email heading)