Tell me Why
Supermode (Axwell & Steve Angello) Lyrics


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Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away

Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why

Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy cry
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
Tell me why

No you never cried to them,
Just to your soul
No you never cried to them,




Just to your soul
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Supermode's song "Tell Why" are simple yet evoke strong emotions. At the beginning of the song, the refrain "run away, turn away" repeats, creating a sense of desperation or a desire to escape. As the song progresses, the singer pleads with someone to tell them why they feel the need to run away or turn away from something or someone. The repetition of "tell me why" emphasizes the importance of understanding the motivations behind one's actions or feelings.


The second half of the song deals with the act of crying. It seems to suggest that the person the singer is addressing has never truly cried to others but only to themselves, to their own soul. This could imply a sense of isolation or a difficulty in opening up to others. The refrain "cry, boy, cry" is both encouraging and heartbreaking, as if urging the person to release their emotions while acknowledging the pain they are experiencing.


Overall, the song seems to navigate themes of isolation, desperation, and the importance of communication and understanding in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Feeling helpless, the singer suggests running and fleeing from the situation


Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
The singer pleads for answers and reasons behind their distress


Cry, boy, cry
The singer is encouraging themselves or someone else to let out their emotions


Cry, boy, cry
Reiterating the need to release emotions


Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
The need for explanations persists


No you never cried to them,
The singer reflects on their tendency to keep their struggles hidden from others


Just to your soul
They confided in themselves instead of seeking external support


Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
The desire for answers grows stronger




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: LARRY STEINBACHEK, STEVE BRONSKI, JAMES W SOMERVILLE

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