Tell Me
ROAM Lyrics


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What's the point in being overwhelmed, when it makes no difference?
Unattainable I find it hard to tell, or see through indifference.
You're the voice in the back of my head,
That helps me see things through instead.
But I'm still over getting nowhere.
Tell me all the words you know, now the fog is leaving.
Tell me how much do you miss when we were sleeping?
And I tried to fall asleep, and just forget it.
But my mind pushed me keep it in my memory.
You're the voice in the back of my head,
I tried to see things through instead.
Cause I'm still over getting nowhere.

Tell me all the words you know; now the fog is leaving.
Tell me how much do you miss when we were sleeping?
Tell me all the things you've seen, while I was missing.
Tell me what's inside your head when all that's left is sentiment.
Tell me all the words you know; now the fog is leaving.
Tell me how much do you miss when we were sleeping?
Tell me all the things you've seen, while I was missing.
Tell me what's inside your head when all that's left is sentiment.

But I'm still over getting nowhere, and there's still time for me to regret,
All the times I couldn't be there.(Tell me all the words that you know).
Tell me all the words you know, now the fog is leaving.
Tell me how much do you miss when we were sleeping?




Tell me all the things you've seen, while I was missing.
Tell me what's inside your head when all that's left is sentiment.

Overall Meaning

The song "Tell Me" by ROAM deals with the theme of regret and missed opportunities. The first stanza opens with a rhetorical question about being overwhelmed and suggests that getting lost in emotions is pointless as it does not affect the outcome. The singer then expresses difficulty in deciphering what is unattainable, perhaps love or a deep connection. They acknowledge the presence of an encouraging voice in the back of their head that helps make sense of things but is still struggling to make progress.


The second verse continues with the singer's attempt to forget and move on but reveals a push and pull within their mind, keeping memories alive. The chorus repeats with the request to know everything that the other person has seen and experienced while they were away, during times of missing one another. There is an urgency to find out as the fog clears, indicating a need for clarity and understanding. The song ends with a final plea to reveal words, thoughts, and feelings while there is still time to make up for lost opportunities.


Overall, "Tell Me" is a heartfelt plea for understanding and communication. It explores the complexity of emotions and the damage that can be done when communication is lacking. The singer is vulnerable, admitting to missed opportunities and regret, and seeking closure from the person they care for.


Line by Line Meaning

What's the point in being overwhelmed, when it makes no difference?
Why bother getting overwhelmed when it won't change anything?


Unattainable I find it hard to tell, or see through indifference.
I can't tell if something is unattainable or if I just don't care enough to pursue it.


You're the voice in the back of my head, That helps me see things through instead.
You're the voice that encourages me to keep going and not give up.


But I'm still over getting nowhere.
I'm still frustrated with not making any progress.


Tell me all the words you know, now the fog is leaving.
Share with me all your thoughts and ideas now that it's becoming clearer.


Tell me how much do you miss when we were sleeping?
How much did you long for me while I was not awake to notice?


And I tried to fall asleep, and just forget it.
I tried to ignore my thoughts and emotions by sleeping.


But my mind pushed me keep it in my memory.
My thoughts and emotions wouldn't let me forget.


Tell me all the things you've seen, while I was missing.
Tell me about all the experiences you've had while I was absent.


Tell me what's inside your head when all that's left is sentiment.
Share with me your deepest feelings when there's nothing else left to say.


But I'm still over getting nowhere, and there's still time for me to regret, All the times I couldn't be there. (Tell me all the words that you know).
I'm still frustrated with not making any progress, and I know there might be times in the future where I'll regret not being there for you.




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Sam Caballero

I'm so tempted to say these guys are the best, but then again we have Knuckle Puck, State Champs, The Story So Far, and of course the best right now Neck Deep, but this band is like in close second in my eyes

Tritri

State champs isn't as good as they used to be

Tritri

State champs isn't as good as they used to be

Sam Caballero

Haven | The Hitmarker God yeah I actually agree, their new album was meh, but I was referring to their older music

Quinn Gagnon

This is great!!

alondra hernandez

this song makes me emotional 😭💙

ИF Xhiv

That outro is the best

giulinana

you're the voice in the back of my head.

Ismael Mendez Huertas

i like it

Synatics

someone get the chords and post it on ultimate guitar

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