Show and Tell
Al Wilson Lyrics
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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
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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