Tell Me The Reason
Ben Liebrand Lyrics


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Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.

Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.

Cry, boy, cry.
Cry, boy, cry.
Cry, boy, cry, boy cry.
Cry, boy, cry, boy cry.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.

No you never cried to them,
Just to your soul.
No you never cried to them,




Just to your soul.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why

Overall Meaning

The repeated phrases of "run away, turn away" in Ben Liebrand/Sascha Liebrand's "Tell Me Why" has an evocative sense of desperation, what seems a self-protective barrier for someone who feels stuck and uncertain. The question repeated in the chorus line of "tell me why" intensifies the urgency of the situation, creating a sense of pleading for answers to come to light. The repetition of "cry, boy, cry" and "tell me why" suggests that the person singing the song is emotionally overwhelmed and seeking clarity. The line "no you never cried to them, just to your soul" highlights the feeling of being alone in one's pain and having to navigate through it on one's own.


Through the use of repeating phrases and questions, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional distress and confusion as the singer tries to understand their situation. The song seems to be a plea for the truth, for someone to explain why things are the way they are, and to understand why things have happened. It is a song that can connect with anyone who has felt lost or doesn't understand the situation they are in.


Line by Line Meaning

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away.
Escape and avoid the situation repeatedly, because it is too painful or difficult to handle.


Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why.
Questioning the reason behind what is happening and seeking answers.


Cry, boy, cry.
Encouraging to let out emotions instead of keeping them inside.


Cry, boy, cry, boy cry.
Repeating the encouragement to cry to emphasize its importance.


No you never cried to them, Just to your soul.
You never opened up to anyone else, only to yourself (or your inner voice).


Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
Persistently seeking answers to the question asked before.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James William Somerville, Larry Steinbachek, Steve Bronski

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Comments from YouTube:

@dw8476

Wow !!! Those tunes are so hard to mix … pitch all over the place !! Ben you are a genius 👏

@stjernholmreviews

Amazing work with the video and covers. Really cool and adding to the nostalgia!

@NTHONYN

The best mix by Ben but also the best 80's tracks from 5.38 dimples D mixed with Gazebo was from another planet back then and is still the best remix skill i have ever heard!

@mariekesauer8035

Ik denk de beste mix ooit gemaakt, zo knap soms wel drie platen tegelijk! Geweldige herinneringen aan dee tijd en nog veel van deze 12" in de kast hoor.

@MixitMusic

Na duizenden mixen gehoord te hebben zijn er voor mij twee "echt" uitgesprongen. 1- https://youtu.be/_69_6dJF1cs | 2- https://youtu.be/FJwTQ1gkls8 | Technisch zijn ze uitmuntend. Wel kan het zijn dat je gebruikte platen goed moet kennen om de mixen volledig te kunnen doorgronden in genialiteit.

@JRFelix-bz6ul

Perfeitamente as melhores músicas que já ouvir, numa só mixagem. Parabéns DJ.

@tranceyy

Imagine all the manual cuts and hacks Ben had to do in those times for this result. And superb video editing to the mix!

@MixitMusic

Thanks for acknowledging my effort for making the video.

@degekkeman

Agree!!! Super job!!!! Thanks

@olmenlaan1

This is the best mix for me,thanks master ben

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