Tell Me Tell Me
Proverb Lyrics
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I really thought you would've been
The one I'm taking through to the end
Cause you was a friend and a sister
On who I depend my lady
But still a freak with what you do in the bed
But you got upset out of the blue said you wanna jet
What did I do what is it boo you could've said
No explanations no nothings it was through in a sec
So hold on not that I'm comparing you to my ex
But you were the best I really thought my future was set so
You not going anywhere girl I refuse to accept it
And don't give me that It's not you it's me I reject it as an excuse
I expect the truth nothing less
Is there somebody new or some other dude you just met
Answer this one question before we move to the next
Where did we go wrong I know it can't be due to the sex
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
Tell me where did we go wrong
Or better yet help me hold on I mean come on
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
If you insist you gotta leave so long
Just so long as the beat goes on now go on
On second thought go ahead bounce and close the door
I'm tired of begging
I've been down this road before
I used write letters to ex's
I doubt anymore cause that is so 2004
Now go I'm go focus on my shows when I'm out on tour
I used to turn down groupies that are down to get raw
But just to spite you I'm shag a thousand or more
You I don't have to think about no more how so
Cause it's over like an outro so out you go
I would focus on the strengths while you count the flaws
I'm tired of having to deal with that mouth of yours
But thank gosh it a about to pause shh
I feel like we signed a verbal contract without the clause
On the real this feels worse than a spouse divorce
Not to mention half of the things in this house are yours
Girl you still haven't found the cause
Where did we go wrong
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
Tell me where did we go wrong
Or better yet help me hold on I mean come on
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
If you insist you gotta leave so long
Just so long as the beat goes on now go on
Tell me where did we go wrong
Tell me where did we go wrong
Okay you want an apology okay
I'm sorry that I loved and held you sorry I felt you
Sorry I wanted to help you when plans fell through
Sorry that I fell for you sorry I tell the truth
Apologies for my honesty it must be hell for you
If I could I'd take it all back shorty I'm telling you
Including those presents I'd find someone to sell them to
Sorry that I turn down groupies that are available
Sorry that I was so faithful it must be terrible
Sorry that I you put you over myself too
Apologies for putting my own needs on the shelf book
Sorry that I supported you when no one else would
Sorry for being so trustworthy and helpful
Sorry I was better to you
Than any average fellow would do
And all your friends were jealous of you forget it then boo
It's too late to settle this feud just get up and move
We went wrong when I met up with you
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
Tell me where did we go wrong
Or better yet help me hold on I mean come on
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
If you insist you gotta leave so long
Just so long as the beat goes on now go on
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
Tell me where did we go wrong
Or better yet help me hold on I mean come on
Tell me tell me
Where did we go wrong
If you insist you gotta leave so long
Just so long as the beat goes on now go on
Tell me where did we go wrong
Tell me where did we go wrong
Or better yet help me hold on I mean come on
Tell me where did we go wrong
If you insist you gotta leave so long
Just so long as the beat goes on now go on
The song "Tell me Tell me" by Proverb explores the difficult and confusing emotions that arise in the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics suggest that the singer was caught off guard by the sudden end of the relationship, and he is struggling to understand why it happened. He emphasizes his devotion to his partner and his frustration at not being given a clear explanation for the breakup. However, as the song progresses, his tone becomes more defiant and resentful, suggesting that he is trying to move on from the relationship.
The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has dealt with the pain of a breakup. The singer's vulnerability and raw emotions make the listener feel sympathy for him, while his anger and frustration capture the sense of betrayal that often accompanies heartbreak. The repetitive chorus of "tell me where did we go wrong" underscores the theme of confusion and the desire for closure that follows the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe I'm going through this again
It's hard to believe that I'm experiencing this situation again.
I really thought you would've been / The one I'm taking through to the end / Cause you was a friend and a sister / On who I depend my lady / But still a freak with what you do in the bed
I believed you were the person I'd spend the rest of my life with. You were my confidant and sexual partner.
But you got upset out of the blue said you wanna jet / What did I do what is it boo you could've said / Who would've guessed all of a sudden you'd wanna step / No explanations no nothings it was through in a sec
You left me suddenly with no explanation or given reason. I'm left with questions and confusion.
So hold on not that I'm comparing you to my ex / But you were the best I really thought my future was set
I thought you were better than my previous partner and that we had a clear future.
You not going anywhere girl I refuse to accept it / And don't give me that It's not you it's me I reject it as an excuse / I expect the truth nothing less / Is there somebody new or some other dude you just met
I won't accept that you're leaving without giving me a clear reason. Don't use 'It's not you, it's me' as an excuse. I deserve the truth, even if it's hard to hear. Is there someone else in your life?
Where did we go wrong I know it can't be due to the sex
I'm trying to find out what caused our relationship to fail, and I don't think it's because of our sexual chemistry.
On second thought go ahead bounce and close the door / I'm tired of begging / I've been down this road before
Actually, nevermind, you can leave. I'm done begging for answers. I've been in similar situations before.
I used to turn down groupies that are down to get raw / But just to spite you I'm shag a thousand or more / You I don't have to think about no more how so / Cause it's over like an outro so out you go
I used to reject women who were just interested in me for sex, but now I'm taking advantage of that to spite you. You don't have to be on my mind anymore because I'm moving on.
I'm tired of having to deal with that mouth of yours / But thank gosh it a about to pause shh / I feel like we signed a verbal contract without the clause
I'm exhausted from dealing with your attitude all the time. But thankfully, now it will end. It feels like we had a verbal agreement without any specific terms or guidelines.
On the real this feels worse than a spouse divorce / Not to mention half of the things in this house are yours / Girl you still haven't found the cause / Where did we go wrong
This breakup feels worse than a divorce. Plus, we will have to divide the things we shared, and a lot of them are yours. You still haven't given me a specific cause for why the breakup happened.
Okay you want an apology okay / I'm sorry that I loved and held you sorry I felt you / Sorry I wanted to help you when plans fell through
If it's an apology that you want, here it is. I'm sorry that I loved and cared for you, that I wanted to be there for you when you needed me the most.
Sorry that I fell for you sorry I tell the truth / Apologies for my honesty it must be hell for you
I'm sorry that I fell in love with you and that I always told the truth, even if it was tough to hear. I understand that hearing the truth might have been difficult for you.
If I could I'd take it all back shorty I'm telling you / Including those presents I'd find someone to sell them to
If it were possible, I would take everything back. Even the presents I gave you, I'd find someone willing to buy them off me.
Sorry that I turn down groupies that are available / Sorry that I was so faithful it must be terrible / Sorry that I you put you over myself too / Apologies for putting my own needs on the shelf book
I'm sorry that I didn't accept advances from women who only wanted me for sex. I'm sorry that I was faithful, even if it made you uncomfortable. I apologize for putting you before myself and ignoring my own needs.
Sorry that I supported you when no one else would / Sorry for being so trustworthy and helpful / Sorry I was better to you / Than any average fellow would do / And all your friends were jealous of you forget it then boo
I'm sorry I supported you when no one else did, that I was trustworthy and helpful. I'm sorry I treated you better than any other man would, and that it made your friends jealous. But forget it, then.
We went wrong when I met up with you
I believe our relationship went wrong from the moment we met.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Robertson Wayne Lee, Thekisho Tebogo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@forexpendings8928
Prophesizing being cheated on. Life is tough
@lwazilekhayanelani7646
Finaly the song I was looking for, take me back to my high school days....proverb will always be my boy by far!!!
@mothomoso_
2018 and I'm here... Timeless S.A. hip hop
@mugondenjovu4475
"It's over like an Outro" that's sick. Long live the Pro of the Verbs, ProVerb
@macduffmathebula5669
2022 I'm here. I remember when I was young, loved this song so much but didn't understand the lyrics at all. Well now the song slaps hard 💔. But I'll bounce back
@innolesole
word...i'm going to buy 2 copies of each of ur albums!
@leor6959
Shiz niz days 😪
@vuyobuthelezi705
Here in 2020
@albeezfarm8888
October 27 2021 Classic song greetings from east afrca tanzania
@sithembeledlamini5884
this is hip hop not this nonsense we hear from our local artist today