Show & Tell
Al Wilson Lyrics


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These are the eyes that never knew how to smile
Till you came into my life

And these are the arms that long to lock you inside
Every day and every night

Girl, and here is the soul of which you've taken control
Can't you see I'm trying to show love is right

Oh, show and tell
Just a game I play, when I want to say
I love you
Girl, so show me, and tell me
That you feel the same way too
Say you do, baby

These are the hands that can't help reaching for you
If you're anywhere inside (anywhere inside)

And these are the lips that can't help calling your name
In the middle of the night (middle of the night)

Oh, and here is the man that needs to know where you stand
Don't you know I've done all I can, so decide

Oh, show and tell
It's just a game I play, when I want to say
I love you
Girl, so show me, and tell me
That you feel the same way too
Say you do, say you do
Baby, baby, baby

Here is the soul of which you've taken control
Can't you see I'm trying to show love is right

Ooh, girl
Show and tell
Just a game I play, when I want to say
Oh, I love you
Girl, so show me, and tell me
That you feel the same way too
Say you do, say you do, baby

Oh, show and tell
Just a game I play, when I want to say
Oh, I love you




Girl, so show me, and tell me
That you feel the same way too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Al Wilson's song "Show and Tell" describe a man expressing his love to a woman, using his body as a way to demonstrate his affection. He sings about his eyes, which never knew how to smile until the woman entered his life, and his arms, which long to hold her. He also talks about his soul, which she has taken control of, and his hands and lips, which cannot help but reach for her and call out her name. In the bridge of the song, he pleads with her to show him and tell him that she feels the same way.


Overall, the lyrics represent a man's vulnerability and honesty in expressing his love for a woman. He is not afraid to show his emotions and desires, and he uses the metaphor of "show and tell" to let her know how he feels. The repetition of the phrase "show and tell" emphasizes the playfulness and sincerity of the man's intentions.


One notable aspect of the lyrics is the use of body parts to convey emotions. The eyes, arms, soul, hands, and lips all represent different aspects of the man's love for the woman. This use of metaphor adds depth and complexity to the song's message, making it more than just a simple love song.


Line by Line Meaning

These are the eyes that never knew how to smile Till you came into my life
Before you, I did not know how to be happy, but now you have brought joy and happiness into my life


And these are the arms that long to lock you inside Every day and every night
My arms ache to hold you close and keep you safe, every moment of every day


Girl, and here is the soul of which you've taken control Can't you see I'm trying to show love is right
You have captured my heart and I willingly give it to you. I want to prove that love is the right choice and the best thing we can share


Oh, show and tell Just a game I play, when I want to say I love you Girl, so show me, and tell me That you feel the same way too Say you do, baby
I play this game of 'show and tell' to express my love for you. I want you to reciprocate and tell me that you love me too


These are the hands that can't help reaching for you If you're anywhere inside (anywhere inside)
My hands naturally move towards you, even when you are not near, as if they know where you are


And these are the lips that can't help calling your name In the middle of the night (middle of the night)
My lips involuntarily murmur your name, especially when I am alone and missing you in the middle of the night


Oh, and here is the man that needs to know where you stand Don't you know I've done all I can, so decide
I am a man who needs to know where I stand with you. I have done everything I can to show my love, so please tell me if you feel the same way


Ooh, girl Show and tell Just a game I play, when I want to say Oh, I love you Girl, so show me, and tell me That you feel the same way too
I want to express my love for you, and I play this game of 'show and tell' to do so. I hope you will reciprocate and tell me that you love me too




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY FULLER

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