Tell Me
P.R.O. Lyrics
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A heart filled with fear
Still repeating his story
To make ourselves clear
A voice is unheard when it shouts from the hills
Your king in his castle
Never died on this feels
A smile on your face
But wicked intentions
When his money to be made
A room with no windows
And a heart that can't feel
Shame with no convictions and a view to a kill
[Chorus]
Tell me why
And why must we fight
And why must we kill in the name of what we think is right
And no more
No war
Is how do you know
The hate in your eyes
The lies on your tongue
A hand that kills the innocence who quit to do wrong
Your belly is full
While we fight for what remains
The rich getting richer
While the poor become slaves
We kill our own brothers
The truth is never told
If victory is freedom
Then the truth is untold
Surrender your soldiers
Like everyone else
If love is my religion
Don't speak for myself
[Chorus]
[Repeat x4]
And how do you know?
[Chorus]
I'm living this life
I'm givin' this lies
And how do I die for the name of what you think is right
And no more
Oh Lord
Is how do we know
And how do we know?
In P.R.O.'s song "Tell Me," the lyrics speak to the violence and destruction that come with war, all justified in the name of what is believed to be right. The verses vividly describe the horror of war and the cost of it, both in terms of human life and the moral consequences it carries. The chorus questions the reasons behind this destructive behavior, asking why must we fight and kill for what we believe in, and calls for an end to this cycle of violence. The lyrics serve as a critique of the belief that war is necessary and asks for a different way to approach conflict resolution.
The descriptive language in the song creates a powerful image of the devastating effects of war. The lines "A heart filled with fear," and "Shame with no convictions and a view to a kill," paint the picture of people who have lost their humanity and are acting out of fear and desperation. The lyrics also highlight the role of money and power in driving conflicts and the danger of allowing greed to guide our actions.
Overall, "Tell Me" is a powerful call for peace and a plea for humanity to come together to find a different way to solve our conflicts. It asks us to examine the beliefs that justify war and to question whether there is a better way to approach difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
A day with no glory
A time when there is no honor or respect
A heart filled with fear
A person is scared and uncertain
Still repeating his story
Continuing to tell his tragic tale
To make ourselves clear
In order to be understood
A voice is unheard when it shouts from the hills
Screaming for attention, but going unnoticed in the distance
Your king in his castle, never died on this feels
A leader who is safe, while his people risk their lives
His blood on your hands
You are responsible for taking someone's life
A smile on your face, but wicked intentions
Pretending to be kind, but actually planning something sinister
When his money to be made
Doing something unethical for the sake of profit
A room with no windows
A place that is isolated and without hope
And a heart that can't feel
Being emotionally numb
Shame with no convictions and a view to a kill
Feeling guilty, but unwilling to take responsibility for one's actions
Tell me why and why must we fight and why must we kill in the name of what we think is right
Questioning the logic of war and violence
And no more, no war
Stop fighting and making war
Is how do you know
How can we be certain of anything
The hate in your eyes
Showing animosity and resentment towards someone
The lies on your tongue
Being dishonest or deceitful in one's speech
A hand that kills the innocence who quit to do wrong
Harming the innocent people who are trying to make things right
Your belly is full, while we fight for what remains
The wealthy are content with their abundance, while the poor struggle for the necessities of life
The rich getting richer, while the poor become slaves
Income inequality and the exploitation of the underprivileged
We kill our own brothers, the truth is never told
Causing harm to one's own people, and facts being concealed
If victory is freedom, then the truth is untold
If the goal of winning is freedom, then the truth is being suppressed
Surrender your soldiers like everyone else, if love is my religion, don't speak for myself
Letting go of war mentality, and allowing love to lead the way
I'm living this life, I'm givin' this lies, and how do I die for the name of what you think is right
Dealing with the consequences of one's actions, and questioning the validity of someone else's beliefs
And no more, oh Lord, is how do we know
The desire to bring an end to conflict, and the search for truth
And how do we know?
The ultimate question to ponder and find an answer to
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: MARCOS CURIEL, MARK TRAA DANIELS, NOAH C. BERNARDO, PAUL J. SANDOVAL
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