Our Aphasia Song: “What I Mean to Say”

In 2012, we wrote a ThemeSong about aphasia with Lowry Olafson.

What I mean to say

May not be the words you hear

And it could take a little patience

Because I’ve got aphasia

It isn’t always clear

Just what I mean to say

Some of us find it hard to talk

Some have to struggle just to read and write

But everyone of us can laugh

If you listen with your heart

Maybe then you’ll understand

What I mean to say

May not be the words you hear

And it could take a little patience

Because I’ve got aphasia

It isn’t always clear

Just what I mean to say

We can think and we can dream

And give each other reason to believe

Though sometimes we’ll get it wrong

We can choose to carry on

And make our voices strong

What I mean to say

May not be the words you hear

And it can take a little patience

Because I’ve got aphasia

It isn’t always clear

Just what I mean to say