Tell Me About It
Ella Eyre Lyrics


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(Tell me, tell me)

Too many messages to exes
Too many ex's in the text
He would call ya crazy if you question
If she was anymore than a friend

You tell me he's a liar
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know that I know about that

Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it

I know, know how it goes
No, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me

I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me

Never really got on with his mother
No, she never liked you all along
He was always turning you into the problem
Even when he knew that he was wrong

You tell me he's a liar (he's a liar)
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know that I know about that

Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it

I know, know how it goes
No, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me

I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me

I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, be over it
I'm telling you, I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, be over it

Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it (ain't gotta tell me about it)
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling (I know the feeling)
Ain't gotta tell me about it

I know, know how it goes
No, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me

(Yeah, yeah, I been there)
I know




(Ain't gotta tell me, no)
Ain't gotta tell me about it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tell Me About It" by Ella Eyre capture the experience of being in a difficult relationship and trying to seek solace in a friend who has gone through something similar. The first verse talks about the frustration of dealing with a partner who has too many exes and doesn't want to answer questions about them. The second verse delves into the toxicity of the relationship, where the partner is always turning the blame on the singer. The chorus acknowledges the pain and hurt of the situation but also affirms that the singer has been through it before and doesn't need it explained to them.


Ella Eyre's delivery of the lyrics is confident and brimming with empathy. The repetition of the phrase "Ain't gotta tell me about it" shows that the singer has been through enough to understand what their friend is going through intimately. The bridge talks about moving on from the pain, not blaming oneself for the partner's selfishness, and finding strength to overcome the hurt.


Overall, "Tell Me About It" is an empowering song for anyone who has been in a difficult relationship and found solace in the understanding of a friend who has been through similar situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Too many messages to exes
You have sent too many messages to your ex-partners.


Too many ex's in the text
You have too many ex-partners in your messages.


He would call ya crazy if you question
Your partner accuses you of being crazy if you ask about their relationship with someone else.


If she was anymore than a friend
You suspect that your partner is more than just friends with another woman.


You tell me he's a liar
You inform me that your partner is a dishonest person.


Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
I already know that your partner is a liar.


You know I hate to see you cry
I dislike seeing you cry.


Yeah, you know that I know about that
I understand how it feels to be hurt.


Because I've been there, been hurt
I have experienced a similar situation and have been hurt before.


I got the t-shirt
I have gone through a traumatic experience and have a souvenir or memory of it.


Ain't gotta tell me about it
You don't have to explain since I have gone through a similar situation.


But when you see him leaving
When you witness your partner walking away from you.


I know the feeling
I am familiar with the emotions you are experiencing.


I know, know how it goes
I know how this situation progresses.


No, it ain't fair
It's not fair for you to be treated this way.


You thinking nobody cares
You might be feeling that no one understands your situation.


I've been there, I felt it
I have been in your position and felt the pain you are currently experiencing.


Not your fault he's selfish
The situation you are in is not your fault, but rather, it's caused by your partner's selfish behavior.


Over it, I'm over it
I have moved on from my past experiences.


And trust me, I'll be over it, be over it
You can trust me that I'll eventually move on from this experience like I did in the past.


Ain't gotta tell me about it (ain't gotta tell me about it)
You don't have to explain it to me since I have gone through a similar experience before.


I know the feeling (I know the feeling)
I am familiar with the emotions you are experiencing.


But tell me, tell me
However, you can still talk to me if you need support.


I know (Yeah, yeah, I been there)
I know what you're going through.


Ain't gotta tell me, no (Ain't gotta tell me, no)
You don't have to tell me anything because I understand your situation and your feelings.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashley Milton, Chiara Hunter, Daniel Goudie, Ella Mary Mcmahon

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Amanda Grassi

[Intro]
Tell me, tell me

[Verse 1]
Too many messages to exes
Too many X's in the text
He would call you crazy if you question
If she was anymore than a friend

[Pre-Chorus]
You tell me he's a liar
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know that, that I know about that

[Chorus]
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes, no, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me


[Post-Chorus]
I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me

[Verse 2]
Never really got on with his mother
No, she never liked you all along
He was always turning you into the problem
Even when he knew that he was wrong

[Pre-Chorus]
You tell me he's a liar (Well he's a liar, baby)
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know I, that I know about that

[Chorus]
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes, no, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me


[Post-Chorus]
I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me

[Bridge]
I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault, he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, over
I'm telling you, I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault, he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, be over it

[Chorus]
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes, no, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me


[Post-Chorus]
Yeah
Girl, I've been there
I know
Ain't gotta tell, no
Ain't gotta tell me about it



Marah Fernan

Too many messages to exes
Too many ex's in the text
He would call ya crazy if you question
If she was anymore than a friend
You tell me he's a liar
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know that I know about that
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes
No, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me
I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me
Never really got on with his mother
No, she never liked you all along
He was always turning you into the problem
Even when he knew that he was wrong
You tell me he's a liar (he's a liar)
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know that I know about that
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes
No, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me
I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me
I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, be over it
I'm telling you, I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, be over it
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it (ain't gotta tell me about it)
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling (I know the feeling)
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes
No, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me
I know
(Ain't gotta tell me, no)
Ain't gotta tell me about it



All comments from YouTube:

E Samuel Bryan

She's so underrated, she literally has no bad song.

Sula Lee

That is so true. It's annoying that we don't get to see her on tv and radio on a daily basis! Grr! :(

Sounds By Request Sounds & Words

Love the build up and the vocals are on point. The beat is off the hook. Great upbeat dance song.

Amanda Grassi

[Intro]
Tell me, tell me

[Verse 1]
Too many messages to exes
Too many X's in the text
He would call you crazy if you question
If she was anymore than a friend

[Pre-Chorus]
You tell me he's a liar
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know that, that I know about that

[Chorus]
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes, no, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me


[Post-Chorus]
I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me

[Verse 2]
Never really got on with his mother
No, she never liked you all along
He was always turning you into the problem
Even when he knew that he was wrong

[Pre-Chorus]
You tell me he's a liar (Well he's a liar, baby)
Well, girl, you're preaching to the choir
You know I hate to see you cry
Yeah, you know I, that I know about that

[Chorus]
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes, no, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me


[Post-Chorus]
I know
Ain't gotta tell me about it
Tell me, tell me

[Bridge]
I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault, he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, over
I'm telling you, I've been there, I felt it
Not your fault, he's selfish
Over it, I'm over it
And trust me, I'll be over it, be over it

[Chorus]
Because I've been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But when you see him leaving
I know the feeling
Ain't gotta tell me about it
I know, know how it goes, no, it ain't fair
You thinking nobody cares
No, but I been there, been hurt
I got the t-shirt
Ain't gotta tell me about it
But tell me, tell me


[Post-Chorus]
Yeah
Girl, I've been there
I know
Ain't gotta tell, no
Ain't gotta tell me about it

Noyt Agbe

Thank you i just love hearing songs while listening to the songs

Jeff Ohh

Hi Ella, I really love your songs. It really connect with me.
And I know that you are gonna be REALLY BIG in the industry of music.
Because:
1 - You are talent
2 - You already look like a star
3 - You have the passion for it
So don't stop, continue, persue.
A big hug from Brasil.

Nomi Straver

She's so talented 😍 love it ❣️

16BitJammer

Your album "Quarter life crisis" was the only thing that supported me and brought so much empathy when I felt this crisis. Once when I was about 27, I had nothing presented in my life. I didn''t know what I wanted to do in a professional way. I was terribly lonely and felt no friend can understand me. The only sunbeam in my life was your album I once encountered. Thank you 💗.

Ella, love from Ukraine💗. You're truly #1 musician in my list. You're so beautiful and artistic!

Sa Fe

SHE SINGS TO MY SOUL

Claudia Ayesu

❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰 love this song she never makes a bad song I’m here for it...

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