Tell Me Why
Boxing Gandhis Lyrics

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Tell me what you're gonna do
Tell me what you're gonna do
Darkness falls on your country's heart
So tell me what you're gonna do

Tell me what you're gonna say
When they come to take what's yours away
Will you type it out, or stand up and shout

Tell me what you're gonna say

Well I'm not gonna
Cry when I should be fighting, I'm not gonna
Hide when I need to be strong, I'm not gonna
Run when I see what's coming
Been coming so long

So, tell me how you're gonna feel
Tell me when it's really real
Did you think your color meant
You would somehow be exempt, now
Tell me how you're gonna feel

Yeah, tell me if you'll come with me (come with me)
Tell me when you feel the need
I guess we've been here before
Ain't this just another civil war
Then, tell me when it's time to bleed

Well I'm not gonna cry
When I should be fighting, I'm not gonna
Hide when I need to be strong, I'm not gonna
Run when I see what's coming
Been coming so long
So bring it on, bring it on

Stand up, stand up, stand up
Stand up, stand up, stand up
Stand up, stand up, stand up

Tell me what you're gonna do
How you're s'posed to feel about you
If you don't fight you might lose that light
So, tell me what you're gonna do

Right now, tell me what you're gonna do
Tell me what you're gonna do, please

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Boxing Gandhis song "Tell Me Why" are a call to action for listeners to stand up for themselves and their beliefs. The song begins by asking what the listener plans to do when faced with challenges, specifically in the context of a dark time in their country. The lyrics encourage the listener to be vocal and take action, rather than retreating into silence or passivity.

The lyrics then touch on issues of race and privilege and ask the listener to consider how they feel about their own identity and what they are willing to fight for. The chorus reinforces the idea that the time to act is now, and that the consequences of inaction could be dire.

Overall, "Tell Me Why" is an empowering and motivating song that encourages listeners to be brave and stand up for what they believe in, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me what you're gonna do
What actions are you planning to take?

Tell me what you're gonna say
What words will you speak in the face of opposition?

Darkness falls on your country's heart
Your nation is facing difficult and uncertain times.

When they come to take what's yours away
Will you defend what you hold dear or simply let it be taken without a fight?

Will you type it out, or stand up and shout
Will you take action or simply express yourself through words alone?

Well I'm not gonna Cry when I should be fighting, I'm not gonna Hide when I need to be strong, I'm not gonna Run when I see what's coming Been coming so long
I refuse to back down in the face of adversity, I will not shy away from a challenge, and I will not be caught off guard by events I've been anticipating.

Tell me how you're gonna feel
What emotions will you experience throughout this struggle?

Did you think your color meant You would somehow be exempt, now
Don't assume that you are immune to injustice and discrimination, regardless of your background or ethnicity.

Yeah, tell me if you'll come with me (come with me)
Are you willing to stand alongside me in this fight?

I guess we've been here before Ain't this just another civil war
History often repeats itself, and we find ourselves in a never-ending cycle of conflict and division.

Then, tell me when it's time to bleed
When the moment comes, will you be willing to make sacrifices for what you believe in?

Stand up, stand up, stand up
It's time to rise up and take a stand for what is right.

How you're s'posed to feel about you If you don't fight you might lose that light
If you don't take action to defend yourself and your beliefs, you risk losing your dignity and self-respect.

So, tell me what you're gonna do Right now, tell me what you're gonna do Tell me what you're gonna do, please
I implore you to make a decision and take action, without hesitation or delay.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dave Darling

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