I'll Never Tell
Original Television Soundtrack Lyrics

This is the man that I plan to entangle
Anya is attracted to and plans to pursue Xander romantically.

Isn't he fine?
Anya is pleased with Xander's physical appearance.

My claim to fame was to maim and to mangle
Anya used to be a vengeful demon and took pleasure in hurting people.

Vengeance was mine!
Anya enjoyed getting payback for past wrongs through her demon powers.

But I'm out of the biz
Anya has left her demon life behind and no longer seeks vengeance.

The name I made, I'll trade for his
Anya is willing to give up her reputation as a demon for the chance to be with Xander.

The only trouble is —
Anya recognizes that there are potential issues in pursuing a romantic relationship with Xander.

I'll never tell
Anya is keeping her feelings for Xander a secret and will not reveal them.

She is the one, she's such wonderful fun
Xander is attracted to and enjoys spending time with Anya.

Such passion and grace
Xander finds Anya to be graceful and passionate.

Warm in the night when I'm right in her tight — Embrace! Tight embrace!
Xander enjoys being physically intimate with Anya and feels close to her.

I'll never let her go
Xander is committed to staying in a relationship with Anya.

The love we've known can only grow
Xander believes that his relationship with Anya will continue to strengthen and deepen over time.

There's just one thing that — No, I'll never tell
Xander has a secret or fear that he will not reveal or discuss.

He snores
Anya is annoyed by Xander's snoring.

She wheezes
Xander is annoyed by Anya's wheezing.

Say "housework" and he freezes
Xander dislikes doing housework.

She eats these skeazy cheeses that I can't describe
Xander finds Anya's cheese preferences unappetizing.

I talk, he breezes
Xander sometimes tunes out Anya when she talks.

She doesn't know what pleases
Xander feels that Anya does not understand his wants and needs in the relationship.

His penis got diseases from a Chumash tribe!
Anya is making a joke at Xander's expense about his sexual health.

The vibe gets kind of scary
Anya and Xander's conversation has taken on a frightening tone.

Like she thinks I'm ordinary
Xander worries that Anya does not view him as special.

Like it's all just temporary
Anya worries that their relationship may not last.

Like her toes are kind of hairy
Xander finds Anya's physical traits unappealing.

But it's all very well
Despite their fears and concerns, Anya and Xander are content in their relationship.

'Cause, God knows, I'll never tell!
Anya and Xander are both keeping their fears and concerns about the relationship a secret.

When things get rough, he Just hides behind his Buffy! Now look, he's getting huffy Cause he knows that I know.
Anya is frustrated that Xander turns to his friend Buffy when things get tough in their relationship and is getting defensive when she points this out.

She clings She's needy She's also really greedy She never... His eyes are beady!
Xander is annoyed by Anya's clinginess, neediness, and greediness, and Anya is making fun of Xander's physical appearance.

This is my verse, hello!? She... Look at me! I'm dancing crazy!
Anya is frustrated that Xander is interrupting her part of the song, and then changes the subject to something light-hearted.

You know You're quite the charmer My knight in armor
Anya is affectionately complimenting Xander and views him as her hero.

You're the cutest of the Scoobies With your lips as red as rubies And your firm, yet supple— Tight embrace!
Xander is flattered by Anya's compliments about his appearance and the way she feels about his embrace.

He's swell She's sweller He'll always be my feller That's why I'll never tell her That I'm petrified
Anya feels very positively about Xander and is committed to staying in the relationship, but worries about opening up to him.

I've read this tale There's wedding, then betrayal I know there'll come the day I'll want to run and hide
Anya is afraid that, based on her past and what she's seen in others' relationships, her relationship with Xander is doomed to fail and would make her want to run away.

I lied I said it's easy I've tried But there's these fears I can't quell
Anya admits that she lied and that the relationship is actually difficult and brings her anxieties she cannot silence.

Is she looking for a pot of gold? Will I look good when I've gotten old? Will our lives become too stressful If I'm never that successful? Will I get so worn and wrinkly That I look like David Brinkley? Am I crazy? Am I dreamin'? Am I marrying a demon?
Anya and Xander are both worried about the future of the relationship and what may happen as they grow older. They also both have concerns about personal success and anxieties about the other's true character.

We can really raise the beam in making marriage a hell So thank God I'll never tell! I swear that I'll never tell!
Anya and Xander are worried about the difficulties that can arise in marriage but are vowing to never speak of their doubts, fears, and anxieties around this subject.

My lips are sealed I take the Fifth Nothing to see Move it along I'll never —Tell!
Anya and Xander are both refusing to speak about their private thoughts and concerns and would rather move on from this conversation than face the issues head-on.