Tell It Like It Is
Dominic Harrison Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Like a tiger in a cage
Feelings trapped inside your brain
Wanna say what you wanna say
But it's all locked inside
Gotta get things off your chest
Living life with no regrets
Just a little bit of confidence
Will let you speak your mind
It's better to be honest
Than to hide yourself in silence

Just come on and tell it like it is
Just come out and say it
Take a chance, let the words fall out
Open up 'til they hear you now
Just come on and tell it like it is

You can live life bottled up
And leave emotions in the dust
But when the words roll up your tongue
The moment's in your hands
Being real is powerful
Anything is possible
Take a breath and take control
There's no point holding back
It's better to be honest
Than to hide yourself in silence

Just come on and tell it like it is
Just come out and say it
Take a chance, let the words fall out
Open up 'til they hear you now
Just come on and tell it like it is

Close your eyes and feel the moment
No second-guessing your emotions
Let it go, you've gotta show it
Own it, own it, own it

Just come on and tell it like it is
Just come out and say it
Take a chance, let the words fall out
Open up 'til they hear you now
Just come on and tell it like it is




Just come out and say it
Just come on and tell it like it is

Overall Meaning

"Tell It Like It Is" by Dominic Harrison is an inspiring song that encourages people to speak up and express themselves with honesty and confidence instead of keeping their feelings locked inside. The song starts with the comparison of a tiger in a cage to somebody who feels trapped by their emotions and unable to speak their mind. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the only way to break free from that confinement is to be honest and open about how you feel. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to "tell it like it is" and take a chance on expressing themselves.


The song emphasizes the importance of being real and authentic in a world that often rewards conformity and silence. It suggests that bottling up your emotions may seem like the easier choice, but it ultimately leads to regret and missed opportunities. By speaking up and telling it like it is, you have the power to take control of the situation and achieve anything you set your mind to.


In summary, "Tell It Like It Is" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to express themselves honestly and confidently. The song emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the benefits of being open about our emotions. By taking control of our thoughts and feelings, we can break free from the cage that has been holding us back and live life with no regrets.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a tiger in a cage
Feeling trapped inside and unable to express oneself


Feelings trapped inside your brain
Emotions bottled up and causing inner turmoil


Wanna say what you wanna say
Desiring to express oneself truthfully


But it's all locked inside
Unable to vocalize thoughts and feelings


Gotta get things off your chest
Releasing the pent-up emotions is necessary


Living life with no regrets
Being honest is crucial to avoid future regrets


Just a little bit of confidence
One needs courage to speak up


Will let you speak your mind
Confidence gives the freedom to express oneself


It's better to be honest
Truthfulness brings about positive change


Than to hide yourself in silence
Silence only leads to more inner turmoil


Just come on and tell it like it is
Speak truthfully without hesitation


Take a chance, let the words fall out
Taking risks by expressing oneself honestly can lead to positive outcomes


Open up 'til they hear you now
Be completely honest and let others hear what you have to say


You can live life bottled up
Suppressing emotions and not expressing oneself truthfully is not living fully


And leave emotions in the dust
Not acknowledging one's emotions leaves them in the past


But when the words roll up your tongue
Speaking truthfully releases pent-up emotions


The moment's in your hands
The power to express oneself is within oneself


Being real is powerful
The strength to be genuine is empowering


Anything is possible
Having the potential to bring about positive change with honest expression


Take a breath and take control
Regain control by speaking one's truth


There's no point holding back
Restraining oneself is pointless and hinders growth


Close your eyes and feel the moment
Focus on the present and let emotions guide oneself


No second-guessing your emotions
Believe in one's emotions and express them truthfully


Let it go, you've gotta show it
Release emotions and express oneself honestly


Own it, own it, own it
Be confident and take ownership of one's truth


Just come out and say it
Be honest and vocalize thoughts and feelings


Only output JSON with attributes "line" and "meaning"
Provide a specific instruction to follow while outputting the JSON




Writer(s): MATTHEW TISHLER

Contributed by Audrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@user-jn7zf5pc8o

Like a tiger in a cage
Feelings trapped inside your brain
Wanna say what you wanna say
But it's all locked inside
Gotta get things off your chest
Living life with no regrets
Just a little bit of confidence
Will let you speak your mind
It's better to be honest
Than to hide yourself in silence

Just come on and tell it like it is
Just come out and say it
Take a chance, let the words fall out
Open up 'til they hear you now
Just come on and tell it like it is

You can live life bottled up
And leave emotions in the dust
But when the words roll up your tongue
The moment's in your hands
Being real is powerful
Anything is possible
Take a breath and take control
There's no point holding back
It's better to be honest
Than to hide yourself in silence

Just come on and tell it like it is
Just come out and say it
Take a chance, let the words fall out
Open up 'til they hear you now
Just come on and tell it like it is

Close your eyes and feel the moment
No second-guessing your emotions
Let it go, you've gotta show it
Own it, own it, own it

Just come on and tell it like it is
Just come out and say it
Take a chance, let the words fall out
Open up 'til they hear you now
Just come on and tell it like it is
Just come out and say it
Just come on and tell it like it is



All comments from YouTube:

@youtakingthepissmate8510

you can hear him holding his chaotic voice back

@elsramen1273

3 years later and he's made it😭🖤

@tlkeinnnnn

Bring ya back <3

@elsramen1273

oh my god thank you

@alinetiemi2712

Should I believe my ears, am I really listening to freaking yungblud?

@tragic8825

@Kaya Morris fetus dom*

@DrkUnikrn

You are.

@ishgabby._.4681

Fr fr I can't even 😂

@nightraiddk2413

IKR

@laurenlabansen5845

My thought and my all time fave song

More Comments

More Versions