Tell Me Why
Exposé Lyrics
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Why this prison, if we're all alike
Look around you, look at all your friends
Tell me, are they, just what they pretend
Listen to my story, if you have the time
Yes, we'll make a difference, if you really try
Listen everybody and start to make it right
Tell me why
It echoes every night
Why we fight
Just to find who's wrong or right
Don't let it slide
You can't run and hide
Tell me why
Oh, won't you please tell me why
Give me a reason, for this senseless crime
We can change it, why'd they have to die
Think of the children, tomorrow's their future
Don't make them feel it's just another day
Tell me anybody, why can't we live together
End all the fighting, erase it all forever
Listen for this reason, before it gets too late
Soon there will be no one, no one left to hate
Tell me why
It echoes every night
Why we fight
Just to find who's wrong or right
Don't let it slide
You can't run and hide
Tell me why
Oh, won't you please tell me why
[Oh oh oh oh]
Won't you tell me, tell me why
[Oh oh oh oh]
Tell me why we fight
[Oh oh oh oh]
Tell me, tell me why
[Oh oh oh oh]
Won't you tell me why we fight
So tell me anybody, why can't we live together
End all the fighting, erase it all forever
Listen for this reason, before it gets too late
Soon there will be no one, no one left to hate
So tell me [tell me why]
[It echoes every night]
It echoes every night
[Why we fight]
So tell me why we fight
[Just to find who's wrong or right]
Just to find who's wrong or right
[Don't let it slide]
Don't let it slide
[You can't run and hide]
Can't run and hide
[Tell me why]
Oh, won't you please tell me why
Tell me [tell me why]
[It echoes every night]
Why it echoes every night
[Why we fight]
So tell me why we fight
[Just to find who's wrong or right]
Just to find who'w wrong or right
[Don't let it slide]
Don't let it slide
[You can't run and hide]
Don't let it slide
[Tell me why]
Oh, won't you please tell me why
Game's are not where it's at
Give it up no time for that
Imagine people hand in hand
No more fighting in this land
Red, yellow, black or white
Color's don't make up what's right
Come with me and see the light
We can start the peace tonight
Let the music fill your life
Now's the time to realize
Don't be livin' in a lie,
Can't you hear the people's cry?
Can't you hear the people's cry?
Exposé's song "Tell Me Why" is a powerful call to action for people to come together and end violence and fighting. The song begins with the haunting line, "echoes thunder almost every night," creating a sense of urgency and fear. The lyrics ask listeners to look around and question whether the people they know are truly who they claim to be. The song's chorus demands answers to why we fight each other and why we can't learn to live together.
"Tell Me Why" is a plea for people to come together and work towards a peaceful future. The lyrics encourage listeners to take action, to not let violence and hate go unchecked, and to change the world for the better. Exposé's powerful vocals and the driving beat of the song underscore the urgency of the message. "Tell Me Why" is a song that still resonates today, as it calls for an end to senseless violence and a world where all people can live together in peace and harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Echoes thunder. almost every night
There is a recurring sound that is heard frequently during the night resembling a thunder.
Why this prison, if we're all alike
Why are we trapped in this unfair system when we are all essentially equals?
Look around you, look at all your friends
Observe those around you, including your friends.
Tell me, are they, just what they pretend
Are they really who they claim to be or are they putting up a façade?
Listen to my story, if you have the time
Please pay attention to my account of events, if you have a moment to spare.
Yes, we'll make a difference, if you really try
We can alter the course of events if we put forth a genuine effort.
Listen everybody and start to make it right
Everyone should listen and take action to rectify the situation.
One and all together, you feel it from inside
Collectively, we can sense that there is something we are capable of doing.
Give me a reason, for this senseless crime
Please explain why this unnecessary offense occurred.
We can change it, why'd they have to die
It is changeable, so why did those individuals need to lose their lives?
Think of the children, tomorrow's their future
Consider the children, as they are the ones who will determine the future.
Don't make them feel it's just another day
Do not cause them to believe that it is just another unremarkable day.
Tell me anybody, why can't we live together
Please explain why it is impossible for us to coexist in harmony.
End all the fighting, erase it all forever
Put a stop to the fighting, and remove it from existence permanently.
Listen for this reason, before it gets too late
Pay attention for the sake of this justification, before it is too late.
Soon there will be no one, no one left to hate
In the near future, there will be nobody left to despise.
Game's are not where it's at
Games are not the ultimate goal.
Give it up no time for that
Do not waste your time on them.
Imagine people hand in hand
Imagine individuals united and working together.
No more fighting in this land
Put an end to all the conflicts in this region.
Red, yellow, black or white
Regardless of their race, caste, or creed.
Color's don't make up what's right
The color of someone's skin or their background does not determine whether or not they are correct.
Come with me and see the light
Follow me down the path of enlightenment.
We can start the peace tonight
Tonight is the night when we can begin the process of reconciliation.
Let the music fill your life
Welcome music into your life.
Now's the time to realize
It is time to understand the truth.
Don't be livin' in a lie,
Do not continue to live in deceit.
Can't you hear the people's cry?
Can you not hear the cries of the people?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEWIS A MARTINEE
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@100domathon
I love this song from Expose. It stands out. Their other songs are about break-ups and romance. But this one is singing against gang violence and a good message.
@sarahpalin4196
One of the best from a multi talented music group ahead of their time 🎵
@JACK.DEATH-Sariel
It's more than gang violence they are single about, if you actually paid attention. They are talking about people of all races hating each other and how it has to stop before we all die.
@AveFenix700
And to think there is more violence in these times
@vincepreston9304
@@AveFenix700 it actually isn't it just seems like it is. Remember , there's nothing new under the sun!🙏
@simontumilowicz5742
It was better when Paul Dakeyne at DMC got hold of the track and jazzed it up a bit with a four to the floor house beat. It took on a whole new life as a massive house music anthem too. I remember dancing to it in Rave clubs back in 1990. Great memories
@DrRiddlez2015
This song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1990
@moemore1129
I love Expose. I am 38 yrs old Black American , I can say that the music back in the days had some sense to it. You can relate to what they were saying it has a catchy beat.. I love 80's alternative , soft rock, pop, classical music.
@3x157
I agree music back then actually had a message.
@marcussmith3934
Giola Bruno's voice is magnificent!!!