Tell Me Why
Jump-5 Lyrics

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Although I'll never deserve it
I realize that you won't give
Me all of your love
I couldn't ever return it
I know that I
Could never give you reason enough

Your love

Came over me
You found the way to my heart

Tell me why
What have I done
I got you
Now you'll always be the one
Tell me how
Can this be true
I'm with you
Now I really want to know
Tell me why

Let everybody believe it
I want the world to see the kind
Of love that we've got
Deep down in me I can feel it
I'm gonna give you all I have
And no matter what

You love
Came over me
You found the way to my heart

Tell me why
What have I done
I got you
Now you'll always be the one
Tell me how
Can this be true
I'm with you
Now I really want to know
Tell me why

I'm gonna wait no longer
To show how I really feel
My love is growing stronger
You're all that I need

You are my love for life
Nothing can tear us apart

Tell me why
What have I done
I got you
Now you'll always be the one
Tell me how
Can this be true
I'm with you

Now I really want to know
Tell me why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jump-5's "Tell Me Why" express the singer's internal dialogue and emotions about being in love with someone who they feel they don't deserve. The singer understands that their love interest won't reciprocate all of their love, but they still want to give them all that they have. The chorus of the song consists of the singer asking their love interest for answers, specifically why they are in love with them, and how their love can be true.

The verses of the song explain the depth of the singer's love and how their love has taken them by surprise. They express a desire to share their love with the world because they value it so deeply. The second verse suggests that the singer is done waiting to express their true feelings and affirms their commitment to their love interest, stating that nothing can ever tear them apart.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability that comes with being in love, and the yearning to understand the depth of someone else's love.

Line by Line Meaning

Although I'll never deserve it
I acknowledge that I am not worthy of your love

I realize that you won't give
I understand that you won't give me all of your love

Me all of your love
Your complete love and devotion is something I cannot have

I couldn't ever return it
I know I am incapable of offering the same level of love

I know that I
I am aware that

Could never give you reason enough
I don't have enough justification for your affection

Your love
Your affection and devotion

Came over me
Your love overwhelmed me

You found the way to my heart
You captured my heart and earned my love

Tell me why
Please explain to me