Sexsmith started his first band at 14. After moving to Toronto he formed the Uncool and released his cassette Out of the Duff, and a year later, There's a Way. Meanwhile, he worked as a courier, and released Grand Opera Lane in 1991. On the strength of this album he earned a contract which led to the self-titled album Ron Sexsmith of 1995. Between 1997 and 2001, Sexsmith released three more albums before the acclaimed Cobblestone Runway in 2002.
Tell Me Again
Ron Sexsmith Lyrics
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Lost, walking in the rain looking for myself
For somehow I find myself missing
Please tell me again
Blue flowers on the hill where's my valentine
I'm leaning on the sill waiting for a sign
And if I promise to listen
Please tell me again
Please tell me again, I've forgotten all
The wind told us when you and I were small
For there must be something missing
Please tell me again
Tell me again, tell me again
You look into my eyes and the words you say
Help me to realize love won't ever fade
But I can't believe what I'm hearing
Please tell me again
No, I can't believe what I'm feeling
Please tell me again
The lyrics of the song "Tell Me Again" by Ron Sexsmith speaks about the longing for someone to explain things again. The first verse starts with the singer being lost and looking for themselves in the rain. They ask someone to tell them again about something that they miss. The second verse mentions "blue flowers on the hill" which could denote the past and nostalgia. The singer is waiting for a sign, promising to listen if someone explains things once more.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for repetition; someone reminding the singer of what they have forgotten. The third verse refers to a shared memory from childhood that the wind told them about. The singer feels like there is something missing and asks the person to explain again.
The final two lines of the song are the most poignant. The singer is reminded of the permanence of love, but they still can't believe it. The repetition of "please tell me again" throughout the song emphasizes the need for reiteration and the desire to have someone close to them explain things in greater detail.
Line by Line Meaning
Please tell me again, I was somewhere else
I was distracted and not fully present the first time you told me, please repeat yourself.
Lost, walking in the rain looking for myself
I am feeling disconnected from who I am and my purpose, searching for clarity.
For somehow I find myself missing
I am experiencing a sense of loss or longing for something that I cannot identify.
Please tell me again
I need to hear what you have to say one more time for clarity and understanding.
Blue flowers on the hill where's my valentine
The scenery around me is beautiful, but I am still searching for something or someone to bring me happiness and fulfillment.
I'm leaning on the sill waiting for a sign
I am waiting for some sort of signal or guidance to help direct me towards the path I should take.
And if I promise to listen
I am willing to be attentive and open-minded to what you have to say in order to gain further knowledge or insight.
Please tell me again
I need repetition to really absorb and understand what you are saying.
Please tell me again, I've forgotten all
I am experiencing forgetfulness and am having trouble retaining information, please repeat what you told me before.
The wind told us when you and I were small
There was a past shared experience where we received important life lessons from the environment around us.
For there must be something missing
There is a sense that something important or fulfilling is absent from my life.
Tell me again, tell me again
Please emphasize and reiterate what you are trying to convey for optimal understanding and clarity.
You look into my eyes and the words you say
Your words are sincere and meaningful, and I can tell by the way you look at me that you mean them.
Help me to realize love won't ever fade
Your words of love and commitment reassure me that our love for each other will remain strong and constant over time.
But I can't believe what I'm hearing
Despite your reassurances, I am still struggling to believe in the longevity and unending nature of love.
No, I can't believe what I'm feeling
My own doubts and insecurities are causing me to question the validity of my emotions and feelings towards you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RON SEXSMITH
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Flon57
I believe I first heard this on the L Word.....GOT THE LYRICS.
Please tell me again, I was somewhere else
Lost, walking in the rain looking for myself
For somehow I find myself missing
Please tell me again
Blue flowers on the hill where's my valentine
I'm leaning on the sill waiting for a sign
And if I promise to listen
Please tell me again
Please tell me again, I've forgotten all
The wind told us when you and I were small
For there must be something missing
Please tell me again
Tell me again, tell me again
You look into my eyes and the words you say
Help me to realize love won't ever fade
But I can't believe what I'm hearing
Please tell me again
No, I can't believe what I'm feeling
Please tell me again
Flon57
Car Lez The L Word, first series, Season 2 Episode 8 the end scene it plays.
Erin Brodie
Amazing song