Tell Me Why
The Tension Lyrics

Oh tell me why
The singer is begging for an explanation or reason for their nostalgic feelings and the passing of a simpler, happier time.

那个夏天过得飞一样的快
During a certain summer, time seemed to fly by quickly.

躺在学校的草地上
The singer recalls lying on the grass at school.

看天上变换云彩
They remember watching the clouds in the sky change shapes.

说着梦想说喜欢的女孩
During this time, they talked about their dreams and the girl they liked.

什么都不能阻挡我追求那未来
The singer felt nothing could stop them from pursuing their future dreams.

离开了家来到陌生的地方
Leaving home, they arrived at a new, unfamiliar place.

发现一切都不简单
Soon after arriving, they realized that nothing was simple.

生活有好也有坏
Life had its ups and downs.

少了你们有一点点奇怪
Being without their loved ones felt strange and different.

像什么忘了带
This feeling was like forgetting to bring something important.

为什么快乐又单纯的年代 消失得那么快
The artist wonders why the happy and innocent times disappear so quickly.

为什么那些想要留住的感觉 找不回来
They also question why they can't seem to hold onto those feelings of nostalgia and longing.

再遇到你好像有一点距离 交换生活中的精彩
When they met again, there was a slight distance between them, but they exchanged stories of the exciting moments in their lives.

感觉却拉不回来
Despite their efforts, they couldn't bring back the same emotions and feelings they had before.

我们坐在曾经混过的地方
The artist and their friends sat in a place they used to hang out in.

看着好像当年的我们吵闹的小孩
They looked back and saw themselves as the rowdy children they used to be.

风吹着我们走在回忆里
The wind seemed to carry them back into their nostalgic memories.

一点一滴慢慢倒带
They remembered it all, slowly and in pieces.

想起了纯真那段爱
In doing so, they remembered the pure and innocent love they once had.

你的妹妹她还是我的最爱 也远在千里外
They also remember how their love for their friend's sister still remained, even though she was far away.

那颗星比想像遥远 长大后的我们慢慢忘了怎么摘
The artist compares their past memories to a distant star that they can no longer reach or hold onto as they grow older.

看见自己有一点点无奈 也许你不在 也许放不开
In facing these feelings of longing, they also feel helpless and unsure if they can fully let go.

So please tell me
With a plea, the artist begs for an explanation or answer to their questions.