Ben Liebrand (born September 27th 1960 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands) is a d… Read Full Bio ↴Ben Liebrand (born September 27th 1960 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands) is a dance music DJ who is also highly respected for his production skills. As a prolific producer and remixer, he has entered many international Dance and Singles Charts over the years, producing for artists such as Forrest and MC Miker G & DJ Sven and remixing tracks by artists such as Bill Withers, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and Jeff Wayne. He has also charted on a number of occasions under his own name.

The first DJ to produce an 'End Of Year' megamix and one of the more popular DJs to produce best-selling records, a number of international artists credit him as one of their biggest influences. World-famous DJs and producers, such as Armin Van Buuren and Olav Basoski have cited him as their main reason for entering the music business.

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Tell Me Why
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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