I'll Tell You Something
Mott Lyrics
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I can't rise, though I've tried, I'm still waiting around,
I remember how it used to be,
I've tried, and I've tried but I can't understand.
Just the way you called out my name
Wasn't the same, it felt like a different game
And the way you called out my name....
You may find that I'm still on your mind,
We'll have gone our separate ways
Much to far to turn around,
You'll remember all the things we went through,
Following me, following you for all time,
And you'll remember I still feel the same,
It's such a shame ....
I'll tell you something that you ought to know
If you're leaving home today,
You're turning your back on something so strong,
But I hope you find your way.
I'll tell you something that you ought to know
If you're leaving me today,
You're turning your back on a love that's so strong
That you might not find your way
I'll tell you something that you gotta know
If you're leaving me today
Don't turn your back on me,
'Cause I can't go on,
And I'll never find my way.
The lyrical content of Mott's song "I'll Tell You Something" tells the story of heartbreak and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The song opens up with the singer lamenting over their separation and how the disappointment of the breakup has left them feeling low and helpless. Despite their efforts to move on, they find themselves still waiting for their ex-partner to return. The chorus is a plea to their ex-partner to reconsider their decision to leave, highlighting the strength of the love between them and the potential regret they may feel afterward.
The second verse of the song continues with a reflection on the time spent together and the moments they shared. The lines "we'll have gone our separate ways, much too far to turn around" implies that despite the obstacles that might stand in the way of them, the memories will remain present in their hearts. The third and final verse reinforces the message of the chorus, with the singer stating that if their ex-partner chose to leave, they would find it impossible to move on without them. The use of the phrase "I'll never find my way" in the final line shows the sense of desperation and helplessness felt by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
When you left you really let me down
Your departure caused me immense disappointment and pain
I can't rise, though I've tried, I'm still waiting around
Despite my best efforts, I'm unable to move on and still hope for your return
I remember how it used to be
I fondly recall our past relationship and how it was
I've tried, and I've tried but I can't understand
I've made multiple attempts, but I still can't comprehend why you left
Just the way you called out my name
The manner in which you addressed me had changed and felt like a different experience
Wasn't the same, it felt like a different game
Our interaction and relationship had changed inexplicably
After time has slipped away
As the years go by
You may find that I'm still on your mind
It is possible that you might still think of me now and again
We'll have gone our separate ways
We'll have taken divergent paths in life
Much too far to turn around
Our paths will have irrevocably diverged
You'll remember all the things we went through
You'll recall all the experiences we shared together
Following me, following you for all time
Our destinies were intertwined, and we followed each other at all times
And you'll remember I still feel the same
You'll recollect that my feelings for you haven't diminished
It's such a shame ....
It's regrettable that we're no longer together
I'll tell you something that you ought to know
I have some important information that I want to pass on to you
If you're leaving home today,
If you're departing from your current residence
You're turning your back on something so strong
You'll be abandoning a powerful and meaningful connection
But I hope you find your way.
May you discover your path in life and be content
I'll tell you something that you gotta know
I have something important that you need to be aware of
If you're leaving me today,
If you're leaving and breaking off our relationship
You're turning your back on a love that's so strong
You'll be disregarding an intense bond between us
That you might not find your way
It's possible that you could lose your path in life and wander aimlessly
Don't turn your back on me,
Please don't abandon me
'Cause I can't go on,
I'm unable to continue living if we're not together
And I'll never find my way.
I'll be lost and unable to find my path in life without you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER OVEREND WATTS
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