Tell Me Why
A.J. Steel Lyrics

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暗い街に生まれ
祈る事といえば
いつか見た青空へ
飛び立つことだけ
サイコロの目に俺が出たのか
長距離電話のベルが鳴る
不安と期待を体に詰めて
この街へやってきた

汚れた駅のなかで
悲しみを覚え
嘘と真の体を持った女も知った
Please Please Tell Me Why
いつからこうなったのか
もう帰る家も無いのか
今の俺たちには

針の山を越えて
拳の雨くぐっても
いつか見た青空を
抱きしめてみたいけど
古い約束を金に換えて
新しい見栄と歩き出す
そんな自分に驚きながら
ナイフの刃研いでばかりいるよ
Please Please Tell Me Why
いつからこうなったのか
もう帰る家も無いのか
今の俺たちには
Please Please Tell Me Why
いつからこうなったのか

もう帰る家も無いのか
今の俺たちには

Overall Meaning

The Japanese title of this song is "Warui Machi ni Umare" which translates to "Born in the Bad City" in English. The lyrics express the hardships of life in a city where it's difficult to find hope or a way out. The singer longs to escape to a better place, but feels trapped and burdened by the struggles of life. He mentions the roll of the dice, suggesting that he feels like his fate is out of his control. He also describes a disconnect between truth and lies, suggesting that he's encountered people who are not genuine.

The second verse describes the struggle to overcome obstacles and pursue the dreams of a better life. The singer explains that he's willing to fight and endure the difficulties, but he also knows that it's challenging to hold onto hope when facing such challenging obstacles. The last line repeats the plea for someone to explain why things are the way they are.

Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on life in challenging circumstances, and the desire to find meaning and hope in the midst of difficulty.

Line by Line Meaning

暗い街に生まれ
I was born in a dark city

祈る事といえば
If you ask me what I prayed for,

いつか見た青空へ
it was only to be able to fly one day towards the blue sky that I once saw.

飛び立つことだけ
Flying away is all I wanted.

サイコロの目に俺が出たのか
Did I just roll the dice on this?

長距離電話のベルが鳴る
The sound of a long-distance telephone ring

不安と期待を体に詰めて
Filled me with both anxiety and hope

この街へやってきた
when I arrived in this town.

汚れた駅のなかで
In the dirty station

悲しみを覚え
I felt sadness