He has released albums under the names of Johnny Diesel & The Injectors, Mark Lizotte & Diesel.
His latest album, realeased in 2006 was Coathanger Antennae. Diesel continues to tour on a regular basis around Australia & New Zealand.
Born 31st May, 1967.
Tip of My Tongue
Mark Lizotte Lyrics
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Make my true confession
I got my courage up
There's nothing that can keep me down now
My words get tangled up in good intentions
But I know what my heart wants to say
I've got to let you know for
Worse or for better, there's a
But it wouldn't matter
It's time to tell you
And I'll try to keep it simple
I know what you want to hear
Why do I forget every time you get near
Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue
Right on the tip of my tongue
On the tip of my tongue Three little words that I want to say
You'll never know if you walk away
Look in my eyes and tell me
What do you see
There's a message that I'm sending
And I hope you receive
My words get tangled up in good intentions
You'll know what my heart wants to say
In Mark Lizotte's song "Tip of My Tongue," the singer is confessing his true feelings for someone he cares about deeply. He has mustered up the courage to finally tell them how he feels, admitting that his words often get tangled up in good intentions. He knows what he wants to say, but for some reason, he always forgets when he's near the person he wants to share his feelings with. The singer then reveals that he wants to express his feelings by saying three little words, but he's afraid that the person might walk away if he tells them. The chorus repeats the phrase "right on the tip of my tongue," suggesting that the singer is struggling to articulate his feelings verbally.
The lyrics convey a sense of sensitivity and vulnerability, highlighting the fear and uncertainty that often accompanies confessing one's feelings. The singer's difficulty in expressing what he wants to say is relatable to many who have faced similar circumstances. The theme of missed opportunities also resonates with listeners who may have hesitated to put themselves out there.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight's the night I'm gonna
This is the night when I finally decide to confess.
Make my true confession
I want to tell you something I truly mean.
I got my courage up
I mustered the courage to tell you.
There's nothing that can keep me down now
I am unstoppable despite all the odds.
My words get tangled up in good intentions
I intend to express myself well, but I struggle to find the right words.
But I know what my heart wants to say
I am confident about expressing what I truly feel.
I've got to let you know for
I want to tell you no matter what.
Worse or for better, there's a
Regardless of how you react, I still want to express my true feelings.
Hundred ways that I could show you
I have many ways to prove what I mean.
But it wouldn't matter
None of it matters if I don't tell you what I truly feel.
It's time to tell you
This is the right moment to tell you.
And I'll try to keep it simple
I want to express myself in a clear and straightforward manner.
I know what you want to hear
I know what you expect me to say.
Why do I forget every time you get near
Despite knowing what to say, I still forget when I'm close to you.
Right on the tip of my tongue
I know exactly what to say.
Right on the tip of my tongue
I can't wait to express myself.
Right on the tip of my tongue
This feeling is overwhelming and intense.
On the tip of my tongue Three little words that I want to say
I have three words that I want to express right now.
You'll never know if you walk away
If you leave before I confess, you'll never know what I mean.
Look in my eyes and tell me
I want you to look at me and see the truth in my eyes.
What do you see
I hope you see my sincerity and honesty.
There's a message that I'm sending
I am communicating something important to you.
And I hope you receive
I hope you listen to what I'm saying.
My words get tangled up in good intentions
I have pure intentions when I express myself, but I struggle to communicate well.
You'll know what my heart wants to say
Despite struggling with words, you'll know what I mean because it's coming from my heart.
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jcsmith3806
Still better than most current music... 👍
@views-bn6xh
Airborne I miss those days of blading
@jesus1WHIZ
I love this song and the movie airborne still brings back awesome old memories
@supersyked1
Watching Airborne right now, tried to find this song thankful for YouTube.
@seraph7676
Bra
@louisrios5325
Watching the movie right now
@nicksworld8940
One of the best movies in my opinion. It’s my happy place.
@diegorocklomas
yes! me too.
@patriciaroberts100
Breathtaking song — I danced to this for my soul mate Christopher John Goldie in 1992, he passed over to spirit the same year. Now he is a white lighter in his world and, I would like to believe, close with me always. Thanks Diesel. You are a man of heart.
@danielscarfo3230
this guy never got the recognition he deserved....