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Tell It Like It Is
J.B. Kline Lyrics
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Doin' it right, day and night.
Doin' it right, day and night.
Yeah, tell it, tell it, tell it like it T-I-is.
I gotta feel it.
You gotta move it.
You gotta move it, move it, move it,
Tell it, tell it, tell it like it T-I-is.
Seems like things are gettin' so bad,
That you can smell it.
Yeah, so open those eyes
And get the real picture,
It's time to tell it.
I wanna talk, baby.
I wanna say something.
I've got to tell it like it
T-IE-IE-IE-I is.
[Chorus]
Tell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-isTell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-is.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-is.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is.
Like it T-I-is.
Whoahh!
Tell it, tell it.
I've got to tell it.
I want to tell it-whoo!
You got me talkin'.
I wanna say something.
Got me talkin'.
I wanna say somethin', yeah!
If you're looking for a moving sidewalk
Dreamin' 'bout a monorail to take you away.
Well, the day is now,
And here's the biz:
You better get the real picture;
Tell it like it T-I-is.
I'm spinnin' to the rhythm of the earth,
And the ocean.
See the situation.
Oh what a sight.
I wanna talk, baby.
I wanna say something.
I've got to tell it like it is.
T-IE-IE-IE-is.
Like it T-I-is.
[Chorus]
Oh, don't upset
The balance of your nature.
Make the jump when the coast is clear
Oh, don't upset
The balance of your nature.
Reach the level above your fears.
Can you feel the movement?
Hear the untamed melody.
Tell it like it is and was and
Always should be-yeah!
Like it is and was, and always should be.
Is and was, and always should be.
Is and was, and always should be.
Is and was, and always should be.
Tell it, tell it.
I've got to tell.
I wanna tell it-whoo!
You got me talkin'.
I wanna say something'.
Got me talkin'.
I wanna say somethin'
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Like it T-I-is
T-I-is!
The lyrics to J.B. Kline's "Tell It Like It Is" convey a sense of urgency and a call to action. The repetition of "Doin' it right, day and night" emphasizes the importance of consistently doing what is right and staying true to oneself. The line "Tell it, tell it, tell it like it T-I-is" highlights the need for truth and honesty in communication, encouraging listeners to speak their minds without holding back.
The verse "Seems like things are gettin' so bad, that you can smell it" suggests that there are societal or personal issues that have reached a critical point, becoming impossible to ignore. The line "It's time to tell it" indicates a need to confront and address these problems directly instead of avoiding them. The artist wants to express their thoughts and feelings, emphasizing the desire to share something important and significant.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Tell it, tell it, tell it, like it T-I-is" to reinforce the message of being honest and straightforward. It encourages listeners to speak their truth, to not hold back or sugarcoat their thoughts and feelings. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this message and serves as a reminder to always be authentic and genuine in communication.
In the bridge section, lines such as "If you're looking for a moving sidewalk, Dreamin' 'bout a monorail to take you away" suggest a desire for escape or a better future. However, the artist urges listeners to face reality, to "get the real picture" and not escape from their problems. The line "Tell it like it T-I-is" reaffirms the need for truth and honesty in order to address and overcome challenges.
The final section of the song emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not disregarding one's natural instincts. The lines "Oh, don't upset the balance of your nature" and "Reach the level above your fears" advise listeners to trust their intuition and overcome fear in order to achieve personal growth and fulfillment. The repetition of "Tell it, tell it, tell it" reinforces the idea that speaking one's truth is empowering and necessary.
Overall, "Tell It Like It Is" encourages listeners to be authentic, to confront reality head-on, and to communicate their thoughts and feelings honestly and openly. The lyrics promote the idea that by doing so, individuals can effect positive change and create a better understanding of oneself and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Doin' it right, day and night.
I am putting in the effort and doing things correctly, consistently, and without rest.
Yeah, tell it, tell it, tell it like it T-I-is.
Express the truth boldly and honestly without hesitation or embellishment.
I gotta feel it.
I need to genuinely experience and understand it.
You gotta move it.
You must take action and make things happen.
To the deep, deep rhythm.
Aligned with the profound and underlying essence.
Seems like things are gettin' so bad, that you can smell it.
The situation is deteriorating to an extent that it becomes evident and undeniable.
Yeah, so open those eyes, and get the real picture.
Awaken your perception and see the unfiltered truth.
It's time to tell it.
The moment has come to communicate it honestly and openly.
I wanna talk, baby.
I have an urge to express myself and initiate a conversation.
I wanna say something.
I have something important to convey.
I've got to tell it like it T-IE-IE-IE-I is.
It is essential for me to convey the truth exactly as it is, without distortion or misrepresentation.
Like it T-I-is.
In its unadulterated form, without any alteration or disguise.
If you're looking for a moving sidewalk, Dreamin' 'bout a monorail to take you away.
If you desire a convenient and effortless path to escape reality.
Well, the day is now, And here's the biz: You better get the real picture; Tell it like it T-I-is.
Now is the time to confront and understand the situation, and you need to convey the unfiltered truth without hesitation.
I'm spinnin' to the rhythm of the earth, And the ocean.
I am fully immersed in and connected to the natural flow and energy of the world.
See the situation. Oh what a sight.
Observe the circumstances, which reveal a remarkable and noteworthy spectacle.
Oh, don't upset the balance of your nature.
Avoid disrupting your innate equilibrium and harmony.
Make the jump when the coast is clear.
Take a leap of faith only when the circumstances are favorable and safe.
Reach the level above your fears.
Transcend the limitations imposed by your anxieties and apprehensions.
Can you feel the movement? Hear the untamed melody.
Are you aware of the dynamic changes happening? Do you perceive the unrestrained harmony and rhythm?
Tell it like it is and was and always should be-yeah!
Express the unaltered reality, the historical truth, and the eternal ideal without reservation.
Like it is and was, and always should be.
In its genuine state, as it was in the past and how it should remain forever.
Tell it, tell it, tell it, tell it.
Repeatedly and insistently convey the message.
Like it T-I-is!
Just like it truly exists, without any distortion or manipulation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND
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