Tell Me Why
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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Tell me why, why I think of you yet
I know I'll never be free
What has happened to me?
Tell me why, when we danced until three
Tell me why, why my heart couldn't see
I never dreamed of romance
Never gave it a chance
When I think of how you looked that day
In your gown of silk and lace
Should have known the day you came my way
That this was the time and the place
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
When I know it was love from the start
Why don't we give it a try?
If you know, tell me why
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
When I know it was love from the start
Why don't we give it a try?
If you know, tell me why
Tell me.
Tell me why
Bobby Vinton's "Tell Me Why" is a song about the struggles of moving on from past love. The singer wonders why he still thinks about his past lover even though he tries to forget. This is a common feeling that many people go through, which makes the song relatable to many. The singer also laments the fact that he will never be free from the memories of his past love, which may suggest that he still harbors some type of feelings for his previous partner.
The song also touches upon how the singer never gave their past relationship a real chance. He thinks back to a moment when they danced until three in the morning, but he was unable to see that the love could have been real. This lyric suggests that the singer may have been too blind or too afraid to follow his feelings, leading to unexplored love. The lyrics continue with the singer recounting the day his previous partner came into his life, and interestingly, the singer indicates that he should have known it was the perfect time and place for love.
Overall, "Tell Me Why" is a song that touches on the themes of lost love, missed opportunities, and the inability to let go of past loves. The lyrics tell a story that many people can relate to in one way or another, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why, though I try to forget
Explain to me the reason why, even though I try to erase you from my memory,
Tell me why, why I think of you yet
Clarify to me why you still constantly occupy my thoughts.
I know I'll never be free
I understand that I will never be liberated from your memory.
What has happened to me?
How did I end up in this situation of being unable to move forward from loving you?
Tell me why, when we danced until three
Inform me why, even though we had an intimate moment dancing until three in the morning,
Tell me why, why my heart couldn't see
Please explain to me why my heart was not able to perceive the love therein.
I never dreamed of romance
I never fancied the idea of being romantically involved with someone.
Never gave it a chance
I never gave myself an opportunity to be in love.
When I think of how you looked that day
Whenever I muse on how captivating you looked that day
In your gown of silk and lace
Wearing your enticing garment made of silk and lace.
Should have known the day you came my way
I should have already known that the day you crossed my path.
That this was the time and the place
Was indeed the right time and place for us to be together.
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
Elucidate to me the reason why I keep deceiving myself regarding my feelings.
When I know it was love from the start
When deep down, I am aware that it was love right from the beginning.
Why don't we give it a try?
Why not take the chance and see if our love can blossom!
If you know, tell me why
If you have any insight into the matter, please do tell.
Tell me.
Let me know the reason behind my confusion and anxiety.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Marty Gold, Al Alberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@whoisjoeybad9709
Tell me why! This music has dwindled. So lovely and beautiful. I’m 23 now and have loved Bobby’s music ever since the greatest hits record that found its way to me. Such a beautiful voice, so much said with such little words and emphasis in voice. I love this music and catch my self singing Bobby’s hits all the time. The heartbreak, heart ache, and heart aid these songs have gotten me through! Thanks for the upload.
@bandstand16
We were so lucky to grow up with this music, I am sure someone out there must have memories of their boy or girlfriend and how we all fell in love back then, slow dancing and romance is missing today, if kids do not make any memories what will they be thinking about 20 years from now? Would not trade my youth for today, thanks for this great song, Vinton such a performer!
@reeree9742
I was so in love back then. Our songs said it all how we felt back then. Our love was so real and the songs made us fall in love.
@reeree9742
God with these songs, it was easy to fall in love and most of us are still married. If not we are widowed not divorce.
@achillecalise8101
I WOULD LIKE TO CLICK MY HEEL AND GO BACK TO 1964 THOSE WERE THE HEY YEARS AND SONG!!!BLESS YOU BOBBY👏👏👏
@sledish
My husband and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary this october. We fell in love to this music, and it still makes me feel loved.
@RandyBful1
How anyone can not love all these great hits is beyond my comprehension! For anyone who doesn't understand - THIS WAS REAL MUSIC BY VERY TALENTED SINGERS!
@50Emerald
This is the finest vocal of "Tell Me Why" that I've ever heard -- have loved it since I was 13 in 1963...
@alanchesen7258
Happy 85th birthday today, Bobby!
@juneobrien9042
HAVEN'T BEEN SAD OVER A MAN SINCE I WAS 38...LOVE HIS MUSIC SO MUCH. MEMORIES, MEMORIES....J.