Tell Him
The Exciters Lyrics
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You've gotta want it bad
If that guy's got into your blood
Go out and get him
If you want him to be
The very heart of you
Makes you want to breathe
Here's the thing to do
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now
I know something about love
You gotta show it and
Make him see the moon up above
Out and get him
If you want him to be
Always by your side
If you want him to
Only think of you
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now
Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man
And women were created
To make love their destiny
Then why should true love be so complicated, oh yeah?
I know something about love
You gotta take his hand
Show him what the world is made of
One kiss will prove it
If you want him to be
Always by your side
Take his hand tonight
Swallow your foolish pride
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now
Oh, you hafta tell him now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him)
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now)
Darling, don't you let him go, now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him)
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now)
Take his hand in yours and tell him (tell him that you're never gonna leave him)
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
The Exciters' song "Tell Him" is a classic love song that encourages women to actively pursue the man they love. The lyrics suggest that if you want someone to be the very heart of you, you should go out and get him. The singer advises the listener to show their love, make their significant other see the moon up above, and prove their love with a kiss. The song suggests that love is not complicated, and it's women's destiny to make love their priority.
The lyrics encourage the listener not to let their love interest go and to tell him now that they will never leave him and always love him. The song advocates for women to swallow their foolish pride and take their significant other's hand. The lyrics express a sense of urgency, compelling the listener to tell him right now that she is never going to leave him and always going to love him.
Overall, "Tell Him" is a classic love song that espouses the idea that true love is not complicated, that women should make love their destiny, and that one should actively pursue the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I know something about love
The singer is confident in their understanding of love.
You've gotta want it bad
Love requires a strong desire to obtain it.
If that guy's got into your blood
If the person you love is deeply ingrained in your heart.
Go out and get him
Take action to pursue the person you love.
If you want him to be
If you desire for him to become.
The very heart of you
The most essential and beloved part of yourself.
Makes you want to breathe
A person who is essential to you makes you feel alive.
Here's the thing to do
The following action should be taken.
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Explicitly communicate to him that you will always be with him.
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Communicate that your love for him will never fade.
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now
Repeatedly, urgently communicate this message to him immediately.
You gotta show it and
Love must be demonstrated.
Make him see the moon up above
Show him the beauty and wonder of the world, symbolized by the moon.
Always by your side
Constantly with you.
Only think of you
To have thoughts only about you.
Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man
Love has always been present in human history.
And women were created
Women were brought into existence.
To make love their destiny
To fulfill their purpose by seeking and giving love.
Then why should true love be so complicated, oh yeah?
The singer wonders why love is often difficult and complex.
You gotta take his hand
Physically reach out and touch the person you love.
Show him what the world is made of
Show him the beauty, complexity, and wonder of the world.
One kiss will prove it
One kiss can demonstrate the existence and power of love.
Take his hand tonight
Physically reach out and touch the person you love tonight.
Swallow your foolish pride
Admit your vulnerability and express your love even if it is difficult.
Oh, you hafta tell him now
It is necessary to urgently communicate your love to him.
Darling, don't you let him go, now
Do not allow the person you love to leave your life.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bert Russell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrBrown-co2lf
I know something about love
You've gotta want it bad
If that guy's got into your blood
Go out and get him
If you want him to be
The very heart of you
Makes you want to breathe
Here's the thing to do
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now
I know something about love
You gotta show it and
Make him see the moon up above
Out and get him
If you want him to be
Always by your side
If you want him to
Only think of you
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now
Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man
And women were created
To make love their destiny
Then why should true love be so complicated, oh yeah?
I know something about love
You gotta take his hand
Show him what the world is made of
One kiss will prove it
If you want him to be
Always by your side
Take his hand tonight
Swallow your foolish pride
Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now
Oh, you hafta tell him now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him)
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now)
Darling, don't you let him go, now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him)
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now)
Take his hand in yours and tell him (tell him that you're never gonna leave him)
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
@eddymanijean6794
Tell Him
The Exciters
Je sais quelque chose sur l’amour
Vous devez le vouloir mal
Si ce type est entré dans votre sang
Sortez et allez le chercher
Si vous voulez qu’il soit la partie même de vous
Ça donne envie de respirer, voici la chose à faire
Dites-lui que vous ne le quitterez jamais
Dites-lui que vous allez toujours l’aimer
Dites-lui, dites-lui, oh, dites-lui, dites-lui tout de suite
Je sais quelque chose sur l’amour
Vous devez le montrer et
Faites-lui voir la lune au-dessus
Tendez la main et attrapez-le
Si vous voulez qu’il soit toujours à vos côtés
Si vous voulez qu’il ne pense qu’à vous
Dites-lui que vous ne le quitterez jamais
Dites-lui que vous allez toujours l’aimer
Dites-lui, dites-lui, oh, dites-lui, dites-lui tout de suite
Depuis le début du monde
Il en a été ainsi pour l’homme
Et les femmes ont été créées
Faire de l’amour leur destin
Alors pourquoi le véritable amour devrait-il être si compliqué ? Oh oui, Oh-oh
Je sais quelque chose sur l’amour
Tu dois lui prendre la main
Montrez-lui de quoi le monde est fait
Un baiser le prouvera
Si vous voulez qu’il soit toujours à vos côtés
Prenez sa main ce soir
Ravalez votre orgueil insensé
Dites-lui que vous ne le quitterez jamais
Dites-lui que vous allez toujours l’aimer
Dites-lui, dites-lui, oh, dites-lui, dites-lui tout de suite
Oh, tu dois y aller maintenant
(Dites-lui que vous ne le quitterez jamais)
Oh oui
(Dites-lui que vous allez toujours l’aimer) oui
(Dites-lui, dites-lui, dites-lui, dites-lui tout de suite)
Ne le laissez-vous pas partir, maintenant
(Dites-lui que vous ne le quitterez jamais) Oh oui
(Dites-lui, dites-lui, dites-lui, dites-lui tout de suite)
oui
Prenez sa main et vous direz
@jackcasey7037
One of my Grandad’s favorites. He told me once that this song is how my grandma subtly told him she was interested in him during a thunderstorm in 1968. He took the hint. Match made in heaven. They were happily married until Nana’s death fifty years later.
@erikreichmann3963
Such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@barryrudge1576
Your grandma died quite young such a shame
@jackcasey7037
@Barry Rudge not exactly young per se… 70 years… still a shock though as everyone thought she’d live another twenty or thirty years.
@circuitrionjuliusbreaker9924
Hope your Nana's resting well.
@jackcasey7037
@Circuitrion Julius Breaker me too… I miss her terribly.
@robertyoung5061
Sounds as good now as it did in 1963. Thanks for posting this old rock gem!
@koollatter
You're very welcome.
@skwam7202
This is motown
@user-xc8pv4ip2f
@Ionclast it is not