In Sweden, Jessica reached the top of the single charts with two singles from her debut album; How Will I Know Who You Are and Tell Me What You like, both selling platinum.
In 2000, two years after releasing her debut album, Jessica Folcker's second album came out, called Dino, nicknamed after one of her producers. Besides Europe and Asia, Jessica wanted to conquer the USA as well this time around. However, since many Americans pronounced her surname similar to "fucker", she decided to change her name to Folker instead, without the c. Jessica's first single from the album, To Be Able To Love, became a minor hit in the states thanks to a remix by DJ Jonathan Peters, and soon Jessica went on a club tour to New York and New Jersey.
Jessica debuted in the Swedish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005. In Melodifestivalen 2005, she performed Om natten. 2006 she tried again, participating in the third semi final heat of Melodifestivalen 2006 on March 4th with the song When Love's Comin' Back Again. She failed, however, to qualify for the semi final.
Tell Me Why
Jessica Folker Lyrics
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Like winter in the spring
God gave them everything
To love and hold each other
Like shelter from the rain
All through the night into the day
He never said he'd go away
And as she cried I saw him
Just like you did that morning
No reason and no warning
Must this dream have an end for me?
Oh, tell me why
Why can't you be here by my side? (I feel so lonely)
Tell me why
Someone to hold on to through the night
Please just tell me why
She tried her best to please him
In every special way
Promised he'd do the same
Cherish the kiss that started
And the feelings that they shared
Like the wind beneath a dying sail
Endlessly loving without fail
And he said
Death do us part to this I,
swear to be there beside you
Can't live my life without you
Why can't this be the same for me?
Oh, tell me why
Why can't you be here by my side? (I feel so lonely)
Tell me why
Someone to hold on to through the night
Please just tell me why
For every minute of my life
I've been blind, baby
I just can't get you off my mind
No matter how I try
Baby, won't you tell me, tell me why
Why can't you be here by my side? (I feel so lonely)
Tell me why
Someone to hold on to through the night
Please just tell me why
Oh, tell me why
Why can't you be here by my side?
Tell me why
Someone to hold on to through the night
Please just tell me why
The lyrics of "Tell Me Why" by Jessica Folker explore a past relationship that has ended abruptly, leaving the singer feeling lonely and confused. The song begins by painting a picture of a love that was once pure and complete, but has now been shattered by the departure of her partner, who promised to never leave her side. The singer is particularly shaken because there was no reason or warning provided for the sudden separation, making it more difficult to come to terms with.
The chorus serves as a plea for an explanation, why her partner can't be there for her anymore, or someone to hold onto through lonely nights. The second verse emphasizes how hard the singer tried to please her partner, promising the same in return. The kiss they shared is cherished, and the feelings were shared were like the wind beneath a dying sail, providing support and strength for both partners. However, despite the pledge to be together until death do us part, the partner still chose to leave, leaving the singer to wonder what has gone wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture love pure as summer
Imagine a love that's as pure as the summer season
Like winter in the spring
Unexpected and out of place, like a winter snowstorm in the spring
God gave them everything
God blessed them with all they needed to be happy
To love and hold each other
Their love was meant to be shared and treasured
Like shelter from the rain
Their love was a safe haven from the troubles of the world
All through the night into the day
Their love was constant and unwavering, day and night
He never said he'd go away
He promised he wouldn't leave her
But he did
He broke his promise and left anyway
And as she cried I saw him
Someone else witnessed her pain and saw him leave
Just like you did that morning
The person listening to the song also experienced a similar situation
No reason and no warning
He left without any explanation or heads-up
Must this dream have an end for me?
She can't believe this is happening and wonders if it's real
She tried her best to please him
She did everything in her power to make him happy
In every special way
She put in extra effort to make their relationship special
Promised he'd do the same
He also promised to be there for her and make their relationship a priority
Cherish the kiss that started
They shared a special moment when their relationship began
And the feelings that they shared
Their love for each other was deep and meaningful
Like the wind beneath a dying sail
Their love was the only thing keeping them afloat, like wind beneath a weakening sail
Endlessly loving without fail
Their love was constant and unwavering
And he said
He made a promise
Death do us part to this I, swear to be there beside you
He promised to love and support her until death separates them
Can't live my life without you
He can't imagine living without her
Why can't this be the same for me?
She wonders why he couldn't keep his promise and love her forever like he said he would
For every minute of my life
Throughout her entire life
I've been blind, baby
She never saw this coming, she was blinded by her love for him
I just can't get you off my mind
She can't seem to stop thinking about him
No matter how I try
Even though she tries to forget him or move on, she can't
Baby, won't you tell me, tell me why
She's asking him directly why he had to leave and hurt her like this
Why can't you be here by my side?
She wishes he was there with her, supporting her through this difficult time
Someone to hold on to through the night
She wants someone to comfort her and be there for her when she's feeling vulnerable and alone
Please just tell me why
She's begging him to explain himself and give her some closure
Contributed by Arianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.