Jimmy Destri calls this song “a rare stoned composition”(Against the Odds 116) and an attempted tribute to Melanie’s “Candles in the Rain.
[Verse 1]
Look up the right words
The ones for today
And use them correctly
And mean what I say
Answer the questions
Crossword confession
Interrogation
I'm down, can we meet
Is it true, do you cheat?
How far can I go?
How much do you know?
What's the definition?
How much did she mention?
How much does she know?
Can I find the right words to say?
The right words are so hard to say
[Verse 2]
It's a challenger puzzle
From the magazine section
Across with the questions
Do the ethics of reference
One hundred twenty brain teasers to torment you
One hundred thoughts
I can't find the right words to say
My meaning's not quite getting through
The right words are so hard to say
Can I find the right words for you?
[Verse 3]
Let's not hedge our bets
'Cause the odds are dependent
Please listen instead
Now the whispers are ending
The point's misleading
As points often do
Can I find the right words for you?
(Can I) Find the Right Words (To Say) was written by Debbie Harry & Jimmy Destri.
(Can I) Find the Right Words (To Say) was produced by Mike Chapman.