Tell Me a Story
Boyd Jimmy Lyrics

Tell me a story tell me a story
The singer requests a story from the listener, asking for it twice to emphasize their desire for storytelling

Tell me a story remember what you said
The singer reminds the listener of their previous promise to tell a story

You promised me you said you would
The singer holds the listener accountable for the promise they made to tell a story

You gotta give in so I'll be good
The artist uses the promise of storytelling as an incentive for good behavior

Tell me a story then I'll go to bed
The artist links the story to the bedtime routine, indicating that it is an important part of their routine

Oh worry worry weary ends ma day
The singer expresses their fatigue and exhaustion after a long day

Comes the time to go home
The singer refers to the end of their workday or responsibilities

Without ma raise in pay
The artist laments the lack of financial compensation for their labor

Home by the fire where a man can just relax
The artist describes the comfort of being at home and the ability to unwind

Slippers there by the chair
The artist highlights the small physical cues that create comfort and relaxation

Not a worry not a care
The singer emphasizes the peace and relaxation of being at home, free from worry or stress

Along comes junior swinging his little axe
The artist introduces an element of disruption to the calm scene, likely referring to the chaos of parenting

Tell me about the birds and bees
The singer requests a story about reproduction or sex education, a common topic in children's stories

How do you make a chicken sneeze
The singer requests an odd or silly detail, possibly intended to amuse or distract them

Came so late one evening last July
The singer begins a new tale, setting the scene with a specific time and place

Played a little the poker the time had passed me by
The artist mentions a specific activity they were engaged in, implying the passage of time

Shoes in my hand and my darlin' wife in bed
The artist describes the scene as they return home at night, with their wife already asleep

Up the stairs sayin' a prayer
The singer describes their nighttime routine, including prayer

Then a voice comes through the air
The singer introduces an element of the supernatural or the unexpected

Hi there daddy remember what you said
The voice is revealed to be the artist's child, again requesting a story and holding the father accountable for their promise

Tell me how your eyes are glassed
The child requests a story about their father, possibly a personal or embarrassing anecdote

Because it's only if your bad
The child implies that only bad things happen to their father, sarcastically referring to their father's attempt at being responsible or role-model-like

Once a upon a time I remember long ago
The singer begins another story, invoking the traditional story-telling format

Don't go back in years through your memories kinda slow
The artist interrupts themselves and admonishes the listener for taking too long to start the story

Stop your noisy talkin' till I've finished with ma tale
The singer commands the listener to be quiet, indicating the importance of the story they are about to tell

Once upon
The singer continues the traditional fairy tale format, beginning the story proper

Upon a what
The singer interrupts their own storytelling again, indicating frustration with their audience's lack of engagement or patience

Upon your back you'll get a swat
The artist delivers a threat or punishment for their audience's behavior

Tell me about the fishy cause it's bigger than a whale
The artist requests another story, this time about a fish that is comically larger than it should be

Here's a tale you'll never forget
The singer promises to deliver a memorable story to their audience

Whack whack whack
The story turns violent, with the implication of hitting or punishment

Ouch ma tails all red
The story's violence is revealed to be directed at the artist themselves, with a humorous or lighthearted tone

And now get off to bed
The story ends with a command to go to bed, likely signifying the end of the day or the end of the time for storytelling

Aw come on daddy tell me a story hee hee
The child requests another story, highlighting the cyclical nature of nighttime routines and the power of storytelling to create a sense of comfort and familiarity