Tell Me Why
OutCry Lyrics


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You know that I trusted you
But all the while you just betrayed me
It was all in my head
In the warmth of our bed
All the things that you said were

La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da

Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why
Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why

Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why
Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why

You said you believed in me
So how do I go on without you
This can't be how it ends let's start over again
Coz all of the things you said were

La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da
La di la di da

Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why
Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why

Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why




Why does your love hurt so much?
I don't know why

Overall Meaning

In "Tell Me Why" by OutCry, the lyrics express the feelings of betrayal and confusion after a relationship comes to an end. The singer trusted their partner completely, but ultimately they were deceived. The singer reflects on how all the loving words and promises shared in their warmth of their bed have turned out to be empty. The repetition of "La di la di da" in the chorus highlights the emptiness of these words and the confusion the singer is feeling. The chorus consists of the singer asking why their love hurt so much and admitting they don't know why.


The second verse questions how the singer can move on without their ex-partner, and suggests the possibility of starting over again. They acknowledge that their partner said they believed in them, and that this should give them hope for a better future. However, the chorus again emphasizes the confusion and pain the singer is currently feeling.


Overall, the song seems to be wrestling with the fact that love can be a complicated and painful experience. The betrayal by the singer's partner has left them feeling lost and emotionally wounded, but they are unsure why it had to hurt so much. The repetition of the phrase "I don't know why" suggests that the singer is struggling to understand their own emotions and what went wrong in the failed relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You know that I trusted you
I had faith and confidence in you


But all the while you just betrayed me
But you were disloyal and broke that trust


It was all in my head
I had imagined or believed something that wasn't true


In the warmth of our bed
During intimate moments with you


All the things that you said were
Everything you told me was


La di la di da
Nonsensical or meaningless words to express disappointment or disbelief


Why does your love hurt so much?
Why does it cause me emotional pain and distress?


I don't know why
I cannot understand or explain it


You said you believed in me
You expressed your confidence and trust in me


So how do I go on without you
How can I continue without your support or presence?


This can't be how it ends let's start over again
I don't want this to be the end, let's try again and start anew


Coz all of the things you said were
Because everything you told me was


La di la di da
Nonsensical or meaningless words to express disappointment or disbelief


Why does your love hurt so much?
Why does it cause me emotional pain and distress?


I don't know why
I cannot understand or explain it


Why does your love hurt so much?
Why does it cause me emotional pain and distress?


I don't know why
I cannot understand or explain it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS, OLIVER JACOBS, PAUL CLARKE, PHILLIP JACOBS

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