Neon Trees is an alternative rock/new wave band which formed in Provo, Utah… Read Full Bio ↴Neon Trees is an alternative rock/new wave band which formed in Provo, Utah in 2005, with origins in Southern California. Formed initially by neighbors Tyler Glenn (lead vocals/keyboards) and Chris Allen (guitars), the band made its first home in Provo, eventually adding Branden Campbell (bass) and Elaine Bradley (drums/vocals) to the lineup. In 2010, the band's single "Animal" peaked at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

Although a well known band in Provo, the band didn't receive nationwide exposure until late 2008 when they were chosen as openers for several of The Killers' North American tour dates. Not long after, the band was signed by major record label Mercury Records in early 2009. Additionally, the group was voted Band of the Year in 2009 by City Weekly, a popular Salt Lake City publication. Although they had several prior independent releases, the band released its debut album at Mercury/Def Jam, Habits, on March 16, 2010, with "Animal" as its lead single. The band performed "Animal" during their March 23, 2010 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the band toured opening for 30 Seconds To Mars and Mutemath throughout the Spring of 2010.

"Everybody Talk" was the first single from their sophomore album Picture Show. The single was released to Alternative Radio on December 7, 2011 and made available to digital retailers via Mercury Records on December 20, 2011. (Everybody Talks Songfacts)

Tell Me You Love Me
Neon Trees Lyrics

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Lost in the dark
You were high like a shooting star
I went to the moon
And I wanted to show you
Hey by the way
You took me down like a tidal wave
And I got lost in the places we'd go to

Never mind the consequence of sin
Never mind the pain you feel within
I don't care as long as you are here by my side

Here's a room where we can go
Where nobody else will follow
Put all of your trust in me
And I will give you mine

Nothing ever lasts forever
But as long as we're together
Tell me you love me

She is a queen
In a city of broken dreams
If she'd only believe in the power of devotion

You could turn away from here
Put your faith into the atmosphere
While I sing sing sing you to sleep

There's a room where we can go
Where nobody else will follow
Put all of your trust in me
And I will give you mine

Nothing ever lasts forever
But as long as we're together
Tell me you love me

We've been on the run
Since the day we were born
I can feel you next to me
Even when I'm alone

There's a room where we can go
Where nobody else will follow
Put all of your trust in me
And I will give you mine

Nothing ever lasts forever

But as long as were together
Tell me you love me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Neon Trees' song "Tell Me You Love Me" are about the ups and downs of a relationship in which both partners have their fair share of troubles. The singer, lost in the dark, is on a journey with his lover, who is high like a shooting star. The singer wants to show his lover the beauty of their journey, but unfortunately, he gets caught up in the wild euphoria of his lover's high and loses himself in their shared experiences. The relationship is marked by sin and pain but the singer doesn't care as long as his lover is by his side. He sings that he'll give his lover everything he has, hoping his lover will reciprocate his love.

The singer also recognizes his lover's queen-like status in a city of broken dreams, but wishes that she would believe in the power of devotion. He also sings about their journey being something of a fugitive run, but his lover's presence keeps him going, even when alone. At the end of the journey, he finds a room where no one else will follow and asks his lover to put all her trust in him, promising to give her everything he has. The song ends with the recognition that nothing lasts forever, but as long as they're together, that's all that matters.

Line by Line Meaning

Lost in the dark
Feeling lost and unsure.

You were high like a shooting star
You were outgoing and impressive.

I went to the moon
I went to great lengths for you.

And I wanted to show you
I wanted to impress you.

Hey by the way
Here's something I want to tell you.

You took me down like a tidal wave
You were intense and swept me off my feet.

And I got lost in the places we'd go to
I got lost in the moment and forgot about everything else.

Never mind the consequence of sin
Forget about the negative consequences of our actions.

Never mind the pain you feel within
Forget about your emotional pain.

I don't care as long as you are here by my side
Your presence is all that matters to me.

Here's a room where we can go
Let's go somewhere private.