Tell You Now
Le Tigre Lyrics

I'll just tell you now
I have something to say to you that I want to say right now.

'cause I don't think you know
I am under the impression that you are unaware of certain things.

The things you tried to kill
There are certain aspects of myself that you have tried to destroy or suppress.

I found a way to grow
Despite your efforts, I have managed to find a way to develop and prosper.

You may have made your mark
You may have had an impact on my life or on the world around me.

But I'm still here today
Despite your impact, I am still present and thriving in the present moment.

Knowing who you are
I have a clear understanding of your identity and your intentions.

(Don't want to disappoint you)
I do not want to let you down or fail to meet your expectations.

You're not the City of God
You are not all-knowing or all-powerful like a deity.

(Or be one to annoy)
I do not wish to irritate or bother you unnecessarily.

You can't strike me down
You do not have the ability to defeat or overcome me.

(But it won't go away now)
Despite your lack of power, the situation still remains and must be dealt with.

From your mountain top
From a position of authority or superiority.

(And here's the reasons why)
I have reasons and evidence to support my claims or actions.

(You took my intuition)
You have undermined my ability to trust my own instincts and judgment.

(My knowledge of the truth)
I possess a deep understanding of what is real and what is not.

(The love I had in this world)
I had a deep affection and compassion for the people and things in this world.

(I gave it all to you)
I entrusted you with my love and my heart.

I want to tell you now...
I have a strong desire to express myself and communicate with you.

Say this one packs a fight
This situation is contentious and I am prepared to defend myself.

Just crazy, out of my mind
I feel overwhelmed or irrational due to the stress of the situation.

Say sorry, yeah it's all right
I am willing to forgive you if you apologize and take responsibility for your actions.

Just give me back what you took that night
I want you to return something that you took from me in the past.

I say it full out
I am expressing myself with complete honesty and sincerity.

I want to get up in your face
I want to confront you and challenge you directly.

And tear your thoughts right out
I want to dismantle your arguments and reveal the flaws in your thinking.

I'm gunna tell you, tell you how
I am going to tell you exactly what I think and feel.

You didn't change my mind
Your attempts to persuade or convince me have been unsuccessful.

You didn't do a thing
Your actions had no effect or impact on me.

'Cept made me hate myself
Your actions have caused me to feel shame and self-loathing.

And made me fear everything
Your actions have instilled a sense of fear and vulnerability in me.

You thought I'd run and hide
You expected me to retreat and avoid the confrontation.

And keep it all inside
You expected me to suppress my emotions and thoughts.

How can you see me
You claim to understand me, but your actions suggest otherwise.

And think it's all right?
You believe that your behavior is acceptable or justified, but I disagree.