Tell Me Why
D/R Lyrics
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You know I don't wanna fight
And I wanna make this right
Baby, just tell me why
Baby, just tell me why
You know I hate to see you cry
And this is gonna end tonight
Baby, just tell me why
Tell me what's bothering you
Wanna help in every way but like what could I do
Sometimes it's like we're playing games
But the way we like to play
Nobody wanna get to the end so we barely connect 2
My feelings don't come out either and I apologize
But when you try to keep it in it comes out in your eyes
Just let it out and don't internalize
Because when you say you're fine, I know its just a bunch of lies
You know you mean the world to me
You're the girl for me
Here for your problems
Ain't gotta hurt you see
Cuz it's hurting me too
Not to be rude
Cause this is about you
I just wanna help you out
Ain't tryna see you down
No need to end us now
No (No, No)
Take this one step at a time
Let's go
Baby, just tell me why
You know I don't wanna fight
And I wanna make this right
Baby, just tell me why
Baby, just tell me why
You know I hate to see you cry
And this is gonna end tonight
Baby, just tell me why
Baby, just tell me why
I wanna talk to you
Who else would I talk to
But we both know that isn't the easiest thing to do when your blue
'Cause you don't even talk to me
Don't you see
You keep it bottled up inside to be the manly man you feel you need to be
That's not the case
Talk to me boo
And I promise we can get through
Baby, just tell me why
You know I don't wanna fight
And I wanna make this right
Baby, just tell me why
Baby, just tell me why
You know I hate to see you cry
And this is gonna end tonight
Baby, just tell me why
Baby, just tell me why
In the song "Tell Me Why" by D/R, the artist is pleading with their significant other to open up and express their emotions. The artist expresses their determination to make things right and end the conflict between them. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and confusion as the artist tries to understand what is bothering their partner. They acknowledge that their partner may not feel comfortable expressing their emotions, but the artist is willing to listen and support them. The artist reassures their partner that they are the most important person in their life and they want to make things work.
The song speaks to the importance of communication and understanding in a relationship. The artist recognizes that conflict is natural, but the real challenge is navigating these conflicts in a positive and healthy way. Through their lyrics, the artist emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and honest in a relationship, and reassures their partner that they will always be there to support them.
Overall, the song "Tell Me Why" is a poignant plea for communication and understanding in a relationship. The artist acknowledges the difficulties and challenges of navigating conflict but remains committed to making things work with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, just tell me why
Asking for an explanation for what's wrong.
You know I don't wanna fight
Expressing desire for peaceful resolution.
And I wanna make this right
Intent of fixing whatever is causing the problem.
Baby just tell me why
Repeating the request for an explanation.
You know I hate to see you cry
Acknowledging and expressing discomfort with the other person's emotional distress.
And this is gonna end tonight
Expressing determination to resolve the issue at hand.
Tell me what's bothering you
Asking for details on the problem.
Wanna help in every way but like what could I do
Expressing desire to assist but uncertainty on how to do so.
Sometimes it's like we're playing games
Acknowledging and describing the dysfunctional nature of the relationship.
But the way we like to play
Acknowledging the mutual enjoyment of the unhealthy dynamic.
Nobody wanna get to the end so we barely connect 2
Describing the lack of real intimacy in the relationship and reasoning behind the toxic behavior.
My feelings don't come out either and I apologize
Acknowledging and apologizing for personal emotional repression and stonewalling.
But when you try to keep it in it comes out in your eyes
Describing how emotional suppression is ineffective and manifests itself in other ways.
Just let it out and don't internalize
Encouraging open and honest communication rather than emotional avoidance and repression.
Because when you say you're fine, I know its just a bunch of lies
Recognizing the other person's emotional dishonesty and how it doesn't help solve the problem.
You know you mean the world to me
Expressing the depth of affection for the other person.
You're the girl for me
Affirming the other person's importance and value in the relationship.
Here for your problems
Expressing dedication to supporting the other person during difficult times.
Ain't gotta hurt you see
Promising not to cause harm or judgment during emotional vulnerability.
Cuz it's hurting me too
Expressing how the other person's pain also negatively affects the artist.
Not to be rude
Prefacing a difficult conversation with an apology for potentially hurtful language or actions.
Cause this is about you
Clarifying that the conversation is primarily focused on the other person's needs and feelings.
I just wanna help you out
Reiterating the singer's desire to assist and support the other person.
Ain't tryna see you down
Expressing empathy and desire to improve the other person's emotional state.
No need to end us now
Asserting that the relationship is worth fighting for and not worth ending over this issue.
Take this one step at a time
Suggesting patience and a measured approach to resolving the issue.
Let's go
Encouraging action and movement towards resolution.
I wanna talk to you
Expressing the desire to communicate and connect on a deeper level.
Who else would I talk to
Reiterating the importance of the other person in the artist's life.
But we both know that isn't the easiest thing to do when your blue
Acknowledging the difficulty of communication when one is feeling emotionally vulnerable or distressed.
Cause you don't even talk to me
Expressing frustration at the other person's lack of communication and emotional openness.
Don't you see
Asking the other person to recognize the importance of communication and emotional honesty in the relationship.
You keep it bottled up inside to be the manly man you feel you need to be
Identifying societal masculinity norms and how they can negatively impact the other person's emotional expression.
That's not the case
Challenging the other person's adherence to toxic societal expectations and encouraging emotional expression.
Talk to me boo
Encouraging the other person to open up and communicate honestly.
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Written by: Marquett Ferrell
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