The song has been described as having ".. rude metallaic guitar" (by Al Ciner) and ".. a beautiful bass, clav and heavy breathing groove." The song can be difficult to count as there is an off-count into the verse.
Tell Me Something Good
Rufus Lyrics
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I got something that'll sure 'nough set your stuff on fire
You refuse to put anything before your pride, yeah
Well, what I go will knock all your pride aside
Tell me something good, yeah
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Tell me something good
"Got no time," is what you're known to say
I'll make you wish there was forty eight hours to each day, yeah
Your problem is you ain't been loved like you should
What I got to give will sure 'nough do you good
Tell me something good
(Tell me, tell me, tell me)
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Tell me something good
(Tell me, tell me, tell me)
Tell me that you like it, yeah
You ain't got no kind of feeling inside
I got something that sure 'nough sets your stuff on fire
You refuse to put anything before your pride, mmh
Well, what I got will knock your pride aside
Tell me something good (oh, yeah, yeah)
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Tell me something good (oh, baby, baby, baby, yeah)
Tell me that you like it, yeah (you gots to)
Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, baby, tell me)
Tell me that you love me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, tell me, tell me)
Tell me that you like it, yeah, yeah, don't you like it, baby?
Tell me something good
The song "Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus is a passionate plea for genuine emotion and connection over empty words and meaningless actions. The lyrics tell the story of a person who is tired of being with someone who is emotionally closed off and puts their pride before everything else. The singer assures this person that they have something within themselves that can set them on fire, that can make them feel something real. The singer is trying to get this person to open up, to tell them something good, something that will bring them closer together.
The repetition of the phrase "Tell me something good" throughout the song emphasizes the desperation of the singer. They want nothing more than to connect with this person on a deeper level and feel something genuine. The line "Your problem is you ain't been loved like you should" reflects the singer's understanding of the root of their partner's emotional distance. The song is ultimately about the healing power of love and the importance of connecting on a real level.
Overall, "Tell Me Something Good" is a powerful and passionate plea for genuine connection over empty words and meaningless actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't got no kind of feeling inside
You seem to lack any emotions
I got something that'll sure 'nough set your stuff on fire
I have something that will ignite a passion in you
You refuse to put anything before your pride, yeah
You prioritize your ego over everything else
Well, what I go will knock all your pride aside
My offer will be powerful enough to make you forget your ego
Tell me something good, yeah
Share with me something positive, please
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Express your love towards me
Tell me something good
Share another positive thought with me
Tell me that you like it, yeah
Tell me if you enjoy what you have experienced so far
"Got no time," is what you're known to say
You are always busy and never have enough time
I'll make you wish there was forty eight hours to each day, yeah
I'll give you such a fulfilling experience that you'll wish the day never ends
Your problem is you ain't been loved like you should
Your issue is that you haven't experienced love the way you deserve
What I got to give will sure 'nough do you good
My offer will be beneficial for you
Tell me something good
Ask me to share another positive thought
Tell me that you love me, yeah
Ask me to express my love again
Tell me something good
Ask me to share yet another positive thought
Tell me that you like it, yeah (you gots to)
Ask me if you enjoy the experience
Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, baby, tell me)
Ask me one more time to share something positive
Tell me that you love me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ask me to repeat my love for you
Tell me something good (ohh, tell me, tell me, tell me)
Ask me to share yet another positive thought
Tell me that you like it, yeah, yeah, don't you like it, baby?
Ask me if you are enjoying the experience
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AvenTree4486
Dear Chaka,
I am in 8th grade and i have a theater class. Every day we do something called good news where everyone shares something good. And every day we sing this song to start it off. Its cool!
@BrightthgirB
Sounds like a cult
@rodmesa7533
This smokes. Vocals. Guitar. Production. 70'S
@richardpeetrinpeetrin1814
As Donna Sommer is The Queen of Disco, Chaka Is "The Queen of Funk"!! Great voice for Funk, great style
@trayrill8151
Facts🔥🔥
@joymcguire
lover her!
@darryllshockley8659
her smile is so intoxicating !
@ramonvillalpando3371
She smiles at ME, not you!!!
@michaelbellastravelchannel7491
True story ❤😅🙃🖖❤😅🙃🖖❤😅🙃🖖 i have been grovin to her for 40 years 😀 😄 😉 😆 🤣 😜 😀 😄 😉 😆 🤣 😜 😀
@chappingcleeks76
Music and charisma