Tell Me Why
Eddie Fisher and Hugo Winterhalter Lyrics
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Tell me why, why I think of you yet
I know I'll never be free
What has happened to me?
Tell me why, when we danced until three
Tell me why, why my heart couldn't see
I never dreamed of romance
When I think of how you looked that day
In your gown of silk and lace
Should have known the day you came my way
That this was the time and the place
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
When I know it was love from the start
Why don't we give it a try?
If you know, tell me why
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
When I know it was love from the start
Why don't we give it a try?
If you know, tell me why
Tell me
Tell me why
The lyrics of Eddie Fisher and Hugo Winterhalter's song "Tell Me Why" tell the story of a person who cannot forget someone they once loved. They ask why they are still thinking of this person and why they cannot be free from these feelings. They reminisce about dancing until three in the morning with this person and how they never could have imagined a romance between them until that moment. The lyrics suggest that the person is fooling themselves by not admitting that their feelings for this person were love from the start, and they question why they don't give it a try and pursue a relationship.
The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced a failed relationship and struggled to move on. They capture the pain of unrequited love and the difficult emotions that come with trying to forget someone. The lyrics also touch on the idea of missed opportunities and second chances, reminding the listener that sometimes it's worth taking a risk and giving love another try.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why, though I try to forget
Explain to me why it is so difficult to forget about you, even though I try so hard.
Tell me why, why I think of you yet
Please help me understand why you are still on my mind and I can't seem to let you go.
I know I'll never be free
I realize that I will never truly be able to move on from you and forget about our time together.
What has happened to me?
What has caused me to be so consumed by thoughts of you and unable to move on?
Tell me why, when we danced until three
Please explain to me why, despite our time together being so special, we were not able to make it last.
Tell me why, why my heart couldn't see
Please help me understand why I was unable to see what was right in front of me and realize how much I loved you.
I never dreamed of romance
I never pictured myself falling in love or being in a romantic relationship, but you changed all of that.
Never gave it a chance
I did not allow myself to truly explore the possibility of a future with you because I was afraid of getting hurt.
When I think of how you looked that day
When I remember the way you looked on that special day we shared together,
In your gown of silk and lace
When you were wearing that beautiful gown made of silk and lace,
Should have known the day you came my way
I should have realized from the moment we met that you were the one for me.
That this was the time and the place
I should have known that the timing and circumstances were perfect for us to be together.
Tell me why I keep fooling my heart
Please help me to understand why I continue to deceive myself and pretend that I do not still love you.
When I know it was love from the start
I know that I have loved you from the very beginning, and nothing can change that fact.
Why don't we give it a try?
Let's take a chance and see if we can make things work between us.
If you know, tell me why
If there is any reason why we shouldn't try to be together, please tell me now so that we can move on with our lives.
Tell me
Please help me to understand the reasons behind my feelings and the decisions that I need to make about our relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES SOMERVILLE, STEVE BRONSKI, LAWRENCE COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Corrie121
Great post. The 1950's gave us some marvellous songs, and Eddie Fisher gave us marvellous renditions of many of them. It is wonderful that we can still enjoy them via this medium, and by the largesse of people like you who grant us the privilege of doing so by posting these gems. Thank you for sharing.
Robert Stevens
... and thank you for sharing, Corrie121, a wonderful tribute to the music of Eddie Fisher's 1950s music. For me, his >I'm Yours< is one of the best recordings ever made.
ecardon1
Bobby Vinton covered this song and made it one of his biggest hits but Eddie Fisher recorded it first. Great song great rendition by Eddie
Deerreading
I own one of his pianos, love its sound
Elk999us
RIP Eddie,thanks for everything..
Wayne Brasler
Eddie said Hugo's arrangements were so striking and so magnificent people forgot he did the vocals! He thought the records sounded like Winterhalter records Fisher as the guest vocalist. But he sure like the big sales.
bill fraser
Didn't The Four Aces also have aa huge hit with this?