Tell You Something
Alicia Keys็ Lyrics
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Tryna keep it all together
While the time it slips away
You see I know nothing last forever
Imagine there was no tomorrow
Imagine that I couldn't see your face
There would be no limit to my sorrow
I wanna tell you something, give you something
Show you in so many ways
'Cause it would all mean nothing if I don't say something before it all goes away
Don't wanna wait to bring you flowers, waste another hour let alone another day
I'm gonna tell you something, show you something, won't wait till it's too late
(I can't wait, I can't wait, I won't wait, I don't wanna wait)
(I can't wait, I can't wait, I won't wait, I don't wanna wait)
Just a simple conversation
Just a moment is all it takes
I wanna be there just to listen
(I wanna be here)
And I don't wanna hesitate
Imagine there was no tomorrow
Imagine that I couldn't see your face
There would be no limit to my sorrow
'Cause there's nothing that could fill that space
I don't wanna put it off for too long
I didn't say all that I had to say
I wanna take my time and right the wrong before we get to that place
I wanna tell you something, give you something
Show you in so many ways
'Cause it would all mean nothing if I don't say something before it all goes away
Don't wanna wait to bring you flowers, waste another hour let alone another day
I'm gonna tell you something, show you something, won't wait till it's too late
Just lean on my shoulder,
It's not over till it's over
Don't worry about it cause
I'm gonna make sure our bond gets stronger
I don't wanna wait till the storm and something wrong and now you're gone and I can't find you
I wanna tell you something, give you something
Show you in so many ways
'Cause it would all mean nothing if I don't say something before it all goes away
Don't wanna wait to bring you flowers, waste another hour let alone another day
I'm gonna tell you something, show you something, won't wait till it's too late
I wanna tell you something, give you something
Show you in so many ways
'Cause it would all mean nothing if I don't say something before it all goes away
Don't wanna wait to bring you flowers, waste another hour let alone another day
I'm gonna tell you something, show you something, won't wait till it's too late
I can't wait, I can't wait, I won't wait, I don't wanna wait
I can't wait, I can't wait, I won't wait, I don't wanna wait
I can't wait, I can't wait, I won't wait, I don't wanna wait
I can't wait, I can't wait, I won't wait, I don't wanna wait
In "Tell You Something," Alicia Keys reflects on the fragility of life and the importance of expressing love and appreciation to the people we care about while we still can. The opening lines of the song describe the everyday chaos of life and the feeling of time slipping away. Keys notes that nothing lasts forever, pointing out the necessity of cherishing the moments we have with the people we love. She imagines a world without tomorrow, a world where she can't see the face of the person she loves, and the immense sorrow that it would bring.
The chorus of the song is a powerful declaration that Alicia Keys wants to tell the person she loves how much they mean to her, and she wants to do it before it's too late. She doesn't want to wait to bring them flowers or waste another hour or day. Keys notes that a simple conversation, just a moment of connection, is all it takes to express the love we feel. She doesn't want to hesitate; she wants to make sure the people she loves know how much they mean to her.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of being there for the person you love during the storms of life. Keys promises that she will make sure their bond gets stronger and that she won't wait until it's too late to express her love. The song is a powerful reminder to cherish the moments we have with the people we care about and to tell them how much they mean to us while we still can.
Line by Line Meaning
Get so caught up everyday
I get so wrapped up in my daily routine and keeping everything together
Tryna keep it all together
I'm constantly working to keep things from falling apart
While the time it slips away
But time keeps moving forward and I can't stop it
You see I know nothing last forever
I understand that nothing is permanent and everything will eventually come to an end
Imagine there was no tomorrow
If there was no future, if there was no time left
Imagine that I couldn't see your face
If I couldn't see the person I care about most
There would be no limit to my sorrow
I would be infinitely overwhelmed with sadness
So all I can say
That's why I need to speak up now
I wanna tell you something, give you something
I want to express my feelings and give you something meaningful
Show you in so many ways
I want to demonstrate my feelings through various actions and gestures
'Cause it would all mean nothing if I don't say something before it all goes away
My feelings won't matter if I wait too long and miss my chance to express them
Don't wanna wait to bring you flowers, waste another hour let alone another day
I don't want to delay showing my appreciation and affection any longer
I'm gonna tell you something, show you something, won't wait till it's too late
I'm going to be upfront and honest with you before it's too late
Just a simple conversation
All it takes is a straightforward conversation
Just a moment is all it takes
Just a brief pause in time can make all the difference
I wanna be there just to listen
I want to be fully present for you and listen intently
And I don't wanna hesitate
I don't want to hesitate or hold back in showing my love and support
'Cause there's nothing that could fill that space
If I lost you, there's nothing that could replace the hole left in my heart
I don't wanna put it off for too long
I don't want to procrastinate or delay my expressions of love for too much longer
I didn't say all that I had to say
I have more to say, and I don't want to leave anything unsaid
I wanna take my time and right the wrong before we get to that place
I want to take my time to make amends and work through any issues before it's too late
Just lean on my shoulder
You can rely on me to be there for you
It's not over till it's over
Our bond and love will persist until the end
Don't worry about it cause
Don't stress or fret, because
I'm gonna make sure our bond gets stronger
I will work hard to strengthen our relationship and connection
I don't wanna wait till the storm and something wrong and now you're gone and I can't find you
I don't want to wait until there's conflict or something goes wrong, and then it's too late to make things right
I can't wait, I can't wait, I won't wait, I don't wanna wait
I refuse to wait any longer to express my love and appreciation
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, ALONZO STEVENSON, ALONZO MARIO STEVENSON, JR. BROTHERS, KERRY BROTHERS, JR., PAUL L GREEN, RAY HANEY, S MOYSTEN
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@christopherrodriguez960
The mirror's image
It tells me it's home time
But I'm not finished
'Cause you're not by my side
And as I arrived I thought I saw you leaving
Carrying your shoes
Decided that once again I was just dreaming
Of bumping into you
Now it's three in the morning
And I'm trying to change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls
And to my message you reply
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
High
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
Somewhere darker
Talking the same shite
I need a partner
Well are you out tonight?
It's harder and harder to get you to listen
More I get through the gears
Incapable of making alright decisions
And having bad ideas
Now it's three in the morning
And I'm trying to change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls
And to my message you reply
(Message you reply)
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
(Why'd you only call me when you're)
High
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
And I can't see you here when I'm high
Sort of feels like I'm running out of time
I haven't found all I was hoping to find
You said you got to be up in the morning
Gonna have an early night
And you starting to bore me, baby
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high
@No_Leo_Lloros
The mirror's image, it tells me it's home time
But I'm not finished, 'cause you're not by my side
And as I arrived I thought I saw you leavin', carryin' your shoes
Decided that once again I was just dreamin' of bumpin' into you
Now it's three in the mornin' and I'm tryin' to change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls and to my message, you reply
"Why'd you only call me when you're high?"
"Hi, why'd you only call me when you're high?"
Somewhere darker, talkin' the same shite
I need a partner, well, are you out tonight?
It's harder and harder to get you to listen
More I get through the gears
Incapable of makin' alright decisions, and havin' bad ideas
Now it's three in the mornin' and I'm tryin' to change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls and to my message you reply
"Why'd you only call me when you're high?"
"Hi, why'd you only call me when you're high?"
And I can't see you here, wonderin' where am I
It sort of feels like I'm runnin' out of time
I haven't found all I was hopin' to find
You said you gotta be up in the mornin'
Gonna have an early night
And you're startin' to bore me, baby
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"
@verylids776
Alex, the elegant rocker. Always with a delicate haircut, clean shirts, controlled performance on the stage...I've loved this band since always. Really clever lyrics, love your music. AM Forever
@aldonka1668
They don't sound live the same as on the cd, they sound better! And it's not the only video, I'm really impressed.
@csrac23
They are incredible live
@aldonka1668
Have you seen them live?ย
@csrac23
Yes I have seen them live
@krmpuc
csrac23
have you seen them alive stoned?
@kakaldo11
see their glastonbury 2013 performance... just yeah.
@muhgtra2sd
This song is too original, the video refers to a kind of hangover and I guess it perfectly depicts the message they want to convey. I figured out how proud and deserving all their songs are and this all thrust me to get addicted to their style, now I may not eschew listening to this album before getting to sleep. It helps me take the pressure off and I feel charged up as well. It's truly epic.
@Lcfcluigi
few bands sound far better when they are live. these boys are excellent !!
@sinarasilva3482
Essa รฉ uma das melhores performances dele dessa mรบsicaโค