Jump5 was a popular U.S. Christian Dance-pop group who got their start in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Jump5 was a popular U.S. Christian Dance-pop group who got their start in 1999 in Nashville, TN and later signed onto Sparrow Records in 2001. They established themselves via Radio Disney, having a string of #1 Radio Disney hits before Raven and Hilary Duff started ruling the charts. In 2005, Jump5 temporarily recorded independently through self-established Nevaeh Records, and then signed with Slanted Records in 2007. Over their career, Jump5 sold over 1.4 million records.
The original lineup consisted of Chris Fedun, Brandon Hargest, Brittany Hargest, Libby Hodges, and Lesley Moore. In early 2004, Libby Hodges left to go back to a "normal life" and trial member Natasha Noack filled in for Libby during the 2004 Radio Disney Spring Thing Tour. Contrary to the group's name, there were only 4 members in the band from summer 2004 until they disbanded in 2007:
Chris Fedun (born January 14, 1986)
Brandon Hargest (born March 17, 1987)
Brittany Hargest (born August 2, 1988)
Lesley Moore (born October 15, 1986)

The band officially disbanded Sunday, December 16, 2007. They performed their final concert at the Rocketown Center in Nashville, Tennessee; performing with former member Libby Hodges.

Tell Me Why
Jump5 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 “Tell Me Why” by Jump5 convey the story of a person who recognizes the great love he has found but feels unqualified to reciprocate it. The verses are introspective, with the singer acknowledging their unworthiness of the love given to them while admitting their incapacity to render the same love to their partner. The love received feels surreal, something that they have never experienced before, and they are unsure of how to proceed with it.

The chorus of the song is an appeal for clarity and understanding from the partner. The singer wants to know what they did to deserve the love, believe in it, and realize that their relationship is indeed true. The longing for an explanation is a subtle expression of insecurity, and the unanswered questions create a sense of confusion and unease for both parties.

The bridge of the song is an expression of commitment from the singer. They are declaring that they will no longer wait to express their true feelings for their partner. They recognize that the love they share is unbreakable, and nothing can tear them apart. The lyrics are a plea for understanding, trying to comprehend the depth of the love they are given, and ultimately, a declaration of loyalty and affection towards the partner.

Line by Line Meaning

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

I realize that you won't give
But I understand that you won't withhold your love from me

Me all of your love
Give me everything you have to offer in the form of love

I couldn't ever return it
I know that I cannot reciprocate your love in the same measure

I know that I
I understand

Could never give you reason enough
that I cannot provide enough justification for your love

Your love
Your affection

Came over me
has come upon me

You found the way to my heart
You have discovered how to capture my heart

Tell me why
Please inform me

What have I done
What action or deed have I done that has led to me having you in my life?