Tell Me Why
Robert Cristian Lyrics


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I don't wanna go there
We should never go there, damn
Why you wanna go there?
I guess I gotta go there

Everything I say right now
Is gonna be used in another fight
And I've been through this so many times
Can we change the subject?
You gonna start asking me questions like
"Was she attractive?
Was she an actress?"
Baby, the fact is

Why you wanna go there?
I guess I gotta go there

I don't wanna go there
We should never go there, damn

I don't wanna go there
We should never go there, damn
Why you wanna go there?
I guess I gotta go there

Everything I say right now
Is gonna be used in another fight
And I've been through this so many times
Can we change the subject?
You gonna start asking me questions like
"Was she attractive?
Was she an actress?"
Baby, the fact is

I don't wanna go there
We should never go there, damn




Why you wanna go there?
I guess I gotta go there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Tell Me Why" by Robert Cristian express the frustration and reluctance of the singer to revisit a painful and contentious topic in a relationship. The first verse begins with the singer saying, "I don't wanna go there, we should never go there, damn. Why you wanna go there? I guess I gotta go there." The repetition of "go there" emphasizes the singer's reluctance to revisit the topic in question, while the use of "damn" adds a note of frustration. The second verse reinforces the singer's reluctance, with lines like "Everything I say right now is gonna be used in another fight" and "Can we change the subject?" The repeated question, "Why you wanna go there?" suggests that the other person is the one pushing to revisit the topic, while the singer feels forced into it.


The line "You gonna start asking me questions like 'Was she attractive? Was she an actress?'" is particularly telling. The singer is anticipating that the other person is going to push for details about a past romantic encounter, and the use of "attractive" and "actress" suggests that this encounter may have been with someone who is conventionally beautiful or famous. By saying "baby, the fact is" before this line, the singer seems to be making a broader point about the relationship, suggesting that the other person is not focusing on what's important.


Overall, "Tell Me Why" highlights the challenges of communication in relationships and the frustration that can arise when partners have different ideas about what is worth revisiting or discussing.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna go there
I have no desire to speak on this topic


We should never go there, damn
Discussing this matter will only serve to create more issues


Why you wanna go there?
What is your reason for bringing up this subject?


I guess I gotta go there
I feel obligated to address this issue, though I do not want to


Everything I say right now
Every word I speak in this moment


Is gonna be used in another fight
Will inevitably be a topic of conflict in the future


And I've been through this so many times
I have already endured this situation on multiple occasions


Can we change the subject?
Let us shift the conversation to something else


You gonna start asking me questions like
You are about to inquire about certain details such as


"Was she attractive?
"Was the person in question physically appealing?


Was she an actress?"
"What was her occupation?"


Baby, the fact is
In reality,


Why you wanna go there?
What is your reasoning for wanting to bring up this topic?


I don't wanna go there
I am not interested in continuing this conversation


We should never go there, damn
Continuing down this path will only result in negative consequences


Why you wanna go there?
What is your motive for restarting this discussion?


I guess I gotta go there
Although I would prefer not to, I feel obligated to engage in this conversation




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