Tip Of My Tongue
Diesel Lyrics


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Tonight's the night I'm gonna
Make my true confession
I got my courage up
There's nothing that can keep me down now
My words get tangled up in good intentions
But I know what my heart wants to say
I've got to let you know for
Worse or for better, there's a
Hundred ways that I could show you
But it wouldn't matter
It's time to tell you
And I'll try to keep it simple
I know what you want to hear
Why do I forget every time you get near

Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue
On the tip of my tongue

Look in my eyes and tell me
What do you see
There's a message that I'm sending
And I hope you receive
My words get tangled up in good intentions
You'll know what my heart wants to say

Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue

Three little words that I want to say
You'll never know if you walk away

I know what you want to hear
Why do I forget every time you get near

Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue

Three little words that I want to say
You'll never know if you walk away

Right on the tip of my tongue




Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue

Overall Meaning

The song "Tip Of My Tongue" by Diesel is about a person struggling to confess their true feelings to someone they deeply care about. The lyrics describe the anxiety and fear of expressing oneself, especially when the other person is near. The singer acknowledges that their words often get tangled up in good intentions, but they know what their heart wants to say. However, despite being aware of what the other person wants to hear, the singer struggles to express their feelings every time they are close to each other.


The phrase "right on the tip of my tongue" is used as a metaphor for the difficulty the singer is experiencing in expressing their feelings. The phrase is commonly used to describe a feeling when a person is temporarily unable to recall something they know. In this case, it refers to the singer's struggle to articulate their emotions despite knowing exactly what they want to say. The singer also talks about the importance of communication and how three little words can make a difference in expressing one's feelings. Ultimately, the song ends on a poignant note urging the other person to stay and listen to what the singer wants to confess.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight's the night I'm gonna
I have been planning this moment for a while and tonight I am ready to confess


Make my true confession
To tell you what's been on my mind for so long


I got my courage up
I am feeling brave and ready to share my feelings


There's nothing that can keep me down now
No obstacle can deter me from speaking my truth


My words get tangled up in good intentions
I sometimes struggle to have my words come out exactly as I mean them to


But I know what my heart wants to say
Regardless of my verbal struggles, I am clear on the feelings in my heart


I've got to let you know for
It is vital that I express this to you


Worse or for better, there's a
No matter the result, I need to say what's been on my mind


Hundred ways that I could show you
I have considered many ways to demonstrate my feelings


But it wouldn't matter
However, none of those ways would have as much value as telling you directly


It's time to tell you
I am ready to express my feelings to you now


And I'll try to keep it simple
I will attempt to communicate my message in a clear and concise manner


Look in my eyes and tell me
Observe my facial expressions to see the sincerity in my intentions


What do you see
What is your interpretation of my emotional expression?


There's a message that I'm sending
I want you to understand the message in my eyes and tone of voice


And I hope you receive
I am wishing for you to comprehend my true feelings


Three little words that I want to say
There are three important words that I've been wanting to express


You'll never know if you walk away
If you leave before I have a chance to tell you, you may never find out how I feel


Right on the tip of my tongue
I am so close to telling you my true thoughts and emotions


On the tip of my tongue
The words are right there, just waiting to be said




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@patriciaroberts100

Breathtaking song — I danced to this for my soul mate Christopher John Goldie in 1992, he passed over to spirit the same year. Now he is a white lighter in his world and, I would like to believe, close with me always. Thanks Diesel. You are a man of heart.

@danielscarfo3230

this guy never got the recognition he deserved....

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